I'm Below Average

I found some statistics on line that suggest that the average waist size of an American male is 37". Today I am wearing a size 36" jeans and they are a little big. I guess that means I below average. That is a first for me.

Other good news today... I passed my motorcycle license test today. I am now a licensed driver. I even rode my new bike home from the testing center. I was a bit nervous as we've had some rain and the roads were slick. I was also concerned about riding on the interstate. All went well though. I am looking forward to this new adventure on the open road.

As a result of the events in the paragraph above, I have a new drivers liscense with a new picture. WOW I look different.

Until later...
Ride on,
Marc

Wow Moments

I went to my sleep study Doctor last Friday (I'm having a study done tonight, Monday), and when the MD came in we talked about my weight loss etc. Over the years, I never really knew my highest weight, because I stopped weighing for several years. The MD started flipping through my chart and told me that the highest weight they had recorded was 370 lbs. WOW, the highest I knew was 360 lbs. On the day of surgery I was 351 lbs. Today, I am 241. Pretty amazing huh?

I bought a motorcycle this weekend. I've never had one before. It is a 1981 Honda CB750 Classic. I got it from a guy that was strapped for cash and need to sell the bike bad. I got it for $150.00. Yep that's right, $150.00. Yes, it runs. It runs good, and is looking much better with the elbow grease I am putting in. It didn't have a key, so I had to remove the ignition switch and have a key made. It cost me $22 to have two keys made. By the time I get everything fixed that needs fixing, I will have $300.00 in a really nice bike.

I guess I have officially begun my mid-life crisis.

Ride on,
Marc

Down Some More

I'm now down to 242 lbs. for a total loss of 109 lbs. since March 23, 2006.

Post more later.

Marc

Just Keep Running

I ran a complete mile today without stopping!

I had been really struggling with my stamina and decided to slow down a bit and see if that helped. It did! I was able to go much further than before.

After running the mile, I continued with the normal walk/run regimen.

It has been a good day,
Marc

Hellish Halloween

The Halloween sweets got the best of me. I sampled many of the chocolate delights in my kid's stash of candies. I think they were even better than I remembered. I felt some guilt for doing so, but not much.

This morning I was on the treadmill and ran further than I had previously without stopping. Then I continued with my walk/run regimen. I know my heart is getting stronger. It feels good to have my health returning.

On another note. My wife's work has a big celebration dinner this Thursday night at the local art museum. It is a suit and tie affair. So, I had to buy a suit. I am between a 44 and 46 regular coat and a 36/38 pant. I started out at a 58 coat and a 50 pant. Pretty cool huh?

Party on Wayne,
Marc