I want to keep score as to how my resolutions and sacrifices are affecting my life. For the new year I’ve resolved to give up fast food, and for Lent I’ve given up soda. The main goal is to get to a healthier place in life. I have to add exercise to the equation as well (and I’ve started that), but let’s leave that to a different post.<\/p>\n
In that vein, I’m going to publish my stats weekly to gauge whether anything is getting better or not. It’s quite scary right now, but I’m sure it’s going to get better.<\/p>\n
Weight: 206 lbs
\nWaist size: 35″<\/p>\n
What else should I be measuring?<\/p>\n
My goal is to be in the 180s and 32″ by June for a physical.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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