Missed Run

I intended to run last night. I really did, but some things came up and I haven't run since Friday and I am worried that this might develop into a habit. I am for sure running tonight because the last thing I want to do is let myself down by getting lazy and flaking out. So I go forward with a new resolve. Even if I have to run in the middle of the night or early in the morning, I am not going to miss another scheduled run.

Here's why. Yesterday, they had health screenings at work. Apparently, Chuck wants us to be healthy little cats and gave us an incentive of $100 if we did it. Here are the results:

Height: 6' 2"

Weight: 228 lbs.

BMI: 29.1

Body fat percentage: 25.9

So based on this, it should be obvious that I need to trim down a little bit. It continues.

Blood pressure: 124/74

Not the end of the world, in fact, this shows that I have reduced it by quite a bit.

Total Cholesterol: 226

HDL (good) cholesterol: 32

Ratio: 7.1

Same story, I need to lower my total and raise my HDL.

Waist circumference: 45 This is the one that I wasn't going to include because it is embarassing, but in the interest of full disclosure and motivation, I had to include it.

I do have an impressive stat in the midst of all this fattery, my blood sugar. It was at 92 mg/dl. I should start to be worried if it is greater than 120 ml/dl. This impressed me, because last year, it was low as well, which assuages my fears about getting diabetes any time soon. Not that I can rest on my laurels, but I am not worried about Wilford Brimley knocking on my door.

So that's my current status. I intend to improve from there, and I am convinced that I will. To quote Adam, Prince of Eternia "I have the power!" and to quote a young, mumbling Julian "Jack" Fletcher "Umpaaa!"

Now, since no one really cares about running and you all are really here to be entertained. I am going to tell you a joke I just made up.

-What movie is a diabetic's favorite?
-My Left Foot

Hi-yo!

Love and kisses.