Introduction

Feb. 12th 2010Welcome to my Blog. I've been inspired by some of the other Fitness blog's out there so I have decicided to start my own so I can keep track of my progress. My previous fitness routine was 3 or 4 days a week (1.5hrs/day) consisting of mostly freeweight training and 1 mile on treadmill. Not too bad but definetly needed to increase the cardio & change my weight training routine that has been the same for the last 5 years. I've been Working 3 -12.5 hour Nights per week for the last 15 years which I love but definetly tough to get a work-out in on those days. My previousDiet consisted of lots of Carbs and High Fructose stuff including: Pizza (My Favorite), cheesesteaks, Wings, Mountain Dew (need to stay awake on nightshift), Gatorade & BEER!!! TIME FOR CHANGE......January 4th (My 42nd Birthday) we started our yearly Biggest Looser Contest at work. I was 183 Pounds and 20% Body Fat (Not too bad but I'm only 5'7") I've won in past years by just stopping the heavy lifting and increasing the cardio (Muscle weighs more than Fat). This year I am prepared to do things different. Prior to the weigh in I was turned on to THE PALEO DIET from an old friend (Thanks Andy Miles). The PALEO DIET consists of Lots of Lean Meats, Fish, Vegetables and some Nuts (No Dairy, Grains, Legumes/beans and processed foods). The first 2 weeks were tough and was still only maybe 50% PALEO but now after a little over a month....I'm probably about 80% PALEO and Feel GREAT!!!