A QUARTER OF THE WAY:


Another day, another weigh-in...I lost .5 of a pound this week bringing the official total to 25 pounds. This might come as a surprise but I'm very happy with the .5! Considering for at least half the week was lying flat on my back and the other part was just slowly walking as part of the recovery program, it turned out okay. It's still going in the right direction and I know there will be further road bumps along the way. I like to rely on the lessons my mom used to give my brother and I, she was so wise. She would simply say "cheer up...the worst is yet to come" . She was always the optimist in the family. Just kidding, the secret is not to get discouraged and just keep on plugging away.

The poor Sarge wasn't feeling well yesterday...she had a massive headache all day. I'm finally wearing her down! I sometimes have this affect on people, I call it a gift, others call it a curse.

I've been able to do some walking on the treadmill over the last two days...okay it wasn't an actual walk per say. I don't even think I could call it a stroll...maybe lumbering is the best way to describe my time on the treadmill. It's a good thing they have handles on each side, i use it like a walker! I also have been using my new knee brace. It's great until it starts to slip and the brace becomes more like a splint! So again back to Barnacle Bill, all I need is an eye patch and a parrot on my shoulder! I wouldn't mind the rum though.

Random thought, everybody wants to go to Heaven but nobody wants to die...interesting.

WARNING, WARNING! This is not a test, I repeat this is not a test! White legs (normal size) seen in Bodilogix. Should you encounter such a sight please report it to the nearest tanning booth. Because of the slippage of the knee brace I've had to resort to wearing shorts during my workouts. These legs haven't seen a summer in 50 years! Hopefully my shapely legs won't distract the ladies from their work out routines...being this good looking can be a hindrance at times.

Yesterday the Sarge had a thought (it was a good day), she wanted to learn how to play golf. I think all that does is ruin a good walk! Actually, maybe she said I should play golf?! Could she be seeking relief from her headache?

That's enough of my ramblings for today.
"May the saddest day of your future be no worse then the happiest day of your past"
Somebody wise and thoughtful said that...so that excludes me!

Big Dave

I'LL BE BACK!:

Speaking of backs (I'm so witty) my back went out on me last Saturday. I can't even say that I was doing anything strenuous or it's an old war injury...I was tying up my shoes! So sad! I was at the gym getting my sweats on, preparing for another adventure with the Sarge and then pain! i think I sat in the change room for about 20 minutes, couldn't move at all. I was finally able to waddle to the front of the gym to be greeted by the Sarge. All she said was..."you'll do anything to get out of this"...I felt the love people, I felt the love. Needless to say I couldn't enjoy the day with the Sarge and I went home...still in my sweats. I was in bed for the rest of Saturday and Sunday. Just going to the bathroom was a treat...I looked like a baby, bent over with hands out in front and muttering to myself (swearing). The things I do for beauty. Monday i was still sore and spent a good deal of the day in bed with a heating pad. Today, I went to the gym and did a very slow walk on the treadmill, the Sarge said was important to keep moving. The pain is still there but much better then at the beginning. Not sure what the results will be this week as I haven't been able to put my best foot forward...nor my worst foot.

I've noticed something, all my injuries/ailments are on my right side. My Achilles tendon, my knee and now my back! The only thing that disrupts this trend is when I have a brain cramp, that's usually full orbital! I know many people are agreeing with that comment.

Many people have noticed that I've lost weight. They all say my face is getting slimmer...does that mean I've lost 25 pounds off my head! Heck, I'm starting to look like a cartoon character! No comments please...

I know I've commented before about the quality of gym that Bodilogix is...it's first rate. They even have two ply!! That's a joke that needed to be flushed out.

Quote:
I know you believe you understand what you think I said, but I'm not sure you realize that what you heard is not what I meant.

I usually just say yes dear.

Well I had another groovy time putting this together, so what it is and what it shall be...peace out!

Big Dave

ONE MONTH UNDER MY BELT...as opposed to over!:

Good morning everyone...I did the weigh-in this morning. I lost another 4.5 pounds this week which brings the total to 24.5 pounds! Both the Sarge and I are thrilled with the results but also keeping in mind the weight was expected to come off fairly easy at the beginning. I have stuck to the same routine over the last four weeks regarding my food intake and exercise routine. To be honest there has been some tough parts at the beginning but things are becoming easier and some of the aches and pains are on the mend. Speaking of pains, the Sarge ordered me a brace for my right knee. I went to pick it up yesterday (The Medicine Shop) to try it on...it was way too large! I was speaking to the person at the desk and they had to order this brace in special because of what the Sarge had told them...she must think I'm part elephant! This thing almost went around me twice! Anyways, just so everyone knows...I have normal size legs. The store will be ordering in a "normal" size brace for me. Something that will actually be in stock. As in the words of the Elephant Man..."I am not an amimal"... I think I need to book in some therapy sessions.

Yesterday the Sarge and i were doing our famous crab walk in the parking lot of Bodilogix. We then would walk backwards...the Sarge seems more comnfortable going backwards. Anyways one of our fellow gym members called it the Bodilogix Line Dancing. I get no respect.

I also got a message from the Regional Coroner, Dr. Peter Clark, via one of my co-workers. Being the smartass he normally is Dr. Clark said to tell me that he was very proud of what I was doing and now the Coroners Office can cancel the retainer they had for a crane! (did I mention therapy?) It's a good thing I'm not sensitive...he also knows that I will get him back. These little barbs have been going on between us for twenty years and i think I'm still winning.

As I close in to the magical number of getting below the 300 mark I was thinking of what i could do to celebrate that momentous occassion. First thing through my mind was to sit down and have a few pints (nectar of the gods) and partake in a few slices of pizza. You know the kind that are prepared with pepparoni that has been made by some Italian Mama in her kitchen, cheese from Sicily and mushrooms that are so fresh that they come from the Land of the Hobbits (I haven't thought about this much). I'll probably have a protein shake...I'm living on the edge baby!

ZEN:
Do not walk behind me, for I may not lead.
Do not walk in front of me, for I may not follow.
Do not walk beside me either,
just pretty much leave me the hell alone!
The Sarge.

Signing off,

Big Dave

GETTING DOWN WITH MY PRIMAL SELF:

I faced a really big test over the weekend...I attended a Jack and Jill for a young lady (Amy Scowcroft) who is very close to our hearts. She's adorable and lovable and is marrying a fine young gentlemen by the name of Kyle Curtis. They truly make a great couple and I'm looking forward to their wedding in September. Anyways, enough of the sentimental stuff, it was tough being there with everyone having a few wobbly pops and digging into the wonderful buffet! Man, did it look good but I was able to control myself especially after being told by one of the people in the crowd they were watching me! The Sarge has spies everywhere...

Since my last blog I've had two more workouts with the Sarge. Last Saturday I entered the gym and in my normal jovial style wished the Sarge a good morning. She looked at me and actually asked how I was feeling! Thinking that this was a turning point and that our relationship was starting to improve I went for it...I said I was peachy keen and okey dokey, of course with a big dumb smile on my face. The Sarge replied " I'll change that", and... the workout begun...

When i look back on that exchange i really should be happy...the Sarge actually spoke two complete sentences to me...wow!

Every time I walk into the gym something comes over me...almost a spiritual revelation. I immediately think of the following Psalm..."Yea though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death I shall fear no evil"...very interesting indeed.

Over the last two weeks my work outs have been in the gym proper...remember my knee problem. The Sarge has me doing what's called the "Primal Pattern Movement training"...fancy shmancy I must say. I'm not sure but i think she's calling me a Neanderthal...do you think? I'll leave the explanation to this PPMT for the Sarge to explain...her blogs are missing quality content as it is.

We are just entering week 4 and i can report I have noticed some significant improvements! Even things such as getting out of cars is much easier...believe me weighing in at 336 pounds and getting out of a Sunfire can be a challenge. Also I have noticed a difference in my cardio which is evident in my workouts but also just in my daily activity. I'm definitely going in the right direction.

I had a very powerful and gratifying experience on the weekend. I was just coming out of the gym and a young lady pulled up in the parking lot. We exchanged morning pleasantries and to my surprise she also told me that she had been following my challenge and it inspired her to join the gym! All I can say is wow!

I'll leave you with the following;

Here's to you and yours
And to mine and ours.
And if mine and ours
ever come across to you and yours,
I hope you and yours will do
As much for mine and ours
As mine and ours have done
For you and yours!

That would make a good sobriety test!

Signing off,
Big Dave

A'RE ! HAVE YOU EVER BEEN TO SEA...I mean Bodilogix

Ahoy shipmates! It's Barnacle Bill the Sailor here! Good ole Barnacle Bill, quite the saucy lad he was. I won't repeat the song here, it just wouldn't be polite.

I enjoyed another day at the gym this morning. Today I was Sarge free so I spent the time on the treadmill. I've been able to work the time up to 70 minutes from just 20 minutes when i started. I'm not exactly covering a blistering( random thought, a Zebra is white with black stripes, how do they know that!?) pace but I do get to 6 Kilometres and I also have it on a slight incline. I would like to cover 10 Kilometres at a time but that will come later.

The knee seems to be getting a little better but now the Achilles tendon is acting up...sore! Usually once I get warmed up it feels better and I can continue with what I'm doing but this morning it never really felt good. Eventually I had to slow down the pace but i still did the 70 minutes. All these aches and pains are to be expected and it's just something that has to be dealt with and move on.

This morning I did another interview with The Breeze 107.9, this time with Joe Snider. He seems like another good lad and he has also gone through his own weight reduction... a lot of us seem to be facing this battle. I'm amazed about how nice the staff are at the local radio stations...it's hard to believe that they work for Dave Hughes and Don Conway! Just kidding boys.

I just remembered when I was on the treadmill this morning I saw a reflection of myself...God have mercy! Man i looked like a baby moose on skates...I'm not exactly the most graceful mammal on the planet. I told that to the Sarge this morning and she actually disagreed with me. She said I have the wrong perspective on what I look like (awe)...she said I look like an adult moose on skates! Again I felt the love...

Celtic Blessing:
May you live as long as you want
And never want as long as you live.

Signing off,

Big Dave

IF IT WALKS LIKE CRAB AND TALKS LIKE A CRAB...UH!?

Good morning losers or wanna be losers!

Today brings the close of another week in the trenches with the Sarge. We had a great week...I lost 5 more pounds! That brings the grand total to 20. For all you math wizards out there that is 1/5Th of the way to our goal!

Before starting on today's blog i took the opportunity to see what the Sarge has been saying on hers. She never talks to me in person other then a nod, grunt or yell. I had no idea she had such an excellent grasp of the English language until I read her blog...who would have thought! Actually I've exaggerated a little bit, she did make a comment to me yesterday, it was something like "you smell like the sound end of a northbound skunk"...and then are workout started. She always knows how to truly welcome and nurture her people...heartwarming really.

Yesterdays workout was definitely the hardest so far, which is all good. We did the crab walk again, remember Crommer the crabby crab? Well this time it was Crommer the crabby cumvented crab! She instructed me to do the walk now carrying a 9 pound ball in front of me. So, off we go across the parking lot doing the crab and I noticed that the ball fit perfectly on my belly, just like a little ledge. Hey, this is going better then I thought until the Sarge spotted me...OOPS! Needless to say I was instructed in the kindest of terms to extend the ball out in front of me...the only sense of humour that I have found so far are in her blogs. I was going to say something back to the Sarge then I snapped out of it, thank God. You know Jim Croce was not only a great singer but some of his songs contained very valuable life lessons like this one..." you don't spit into the wind and you don't step on Superman's cape"...! Need I say more?

Speaking of crabs...don't go there people, stay with me, I had to see the Dermatologist yesterday. I had some small little growths on my arms and I thought they might be warts, nope, they're barnacles!! Heck I'm not only waking like a crab I'm turning into one! This working out stuff is pretty powerful. I kid you not about the barnacles, i couldn't make this stuff up. Apparently it's a build up of dry skin and they can be easily treated by freezing them. The Doc would only treat the larger ones, you know the size of a termite mound. I had to pass this one on as the coincidence was just too funny...man I kill myself.

When i was at the Doctor's office waiting for my turn a gentleman came over and offered his encouragement and then made a pledge of a $1 per pound! That made my day...until i found out I was turning into some big crustacean!

The quote of the day..."Dream as if you'll live forever, live as if you'll die today"...James Dean

Signing off...in the words of little Henry,

Big Dave

One Day out of 365:

Good morning Vietnam!! Ooops, I mean Cobourg and surrounding areas! I had to borrow that memorable line from Robin Williams because frankly I don't have anything exciting to report today. I went to Bodilogix first thing this morning, said good morning to the Sarge ( I think she nodded back, or she had a twitch) and then I went straight to the treadmill. I hobbled my way for a total of 62 minutes...definitely the longest stretch so far. The knee is really becoming a pain in the butt (I've got that as well) but the journey must continue. The Sarge has ordered a brace for my knee so hopefully that will remedy the situation...if not, amputation might be the answer. Say good bye to the knee and probably 60 pounds! Heck that means I would only have 25 pounds more to go....uummmmmmmh. I'll have to ponder that one.

So far I've been able to stick to my new life style...Lord knows I'm not supposed to say the "D" word. I've been eating chicken, fruit, vegetables, yogurt, almonds, various salads and the awesome Wild Berry protein shakes from Bodilogix. I have to say it hasn't been that difficult and I think the exercising has a lot to do with that...I just don't feel as hungry as I used to.

I hope nobody is critiquing my grammar because I'm really not trying to write a literary classic...mind you the Sarge and I could give War and Peace a run for it's money! I remember growing up and listening to that singing cartoon commercial..."conjunction, conjunction what's your function"...unfortunately that's when I turned the TV off. If you know all the words to that educational moment please share it on the comment section of my blog (other then sandy).

I'm on vacation for the next two weeks, it's actually a staycation. That's the new in word for not going anywhere. That's all okay because I'll be able to keep to my normal routine with going to the gym every morning. I really didn't want to interrupt the flow of things. I think it's important to get this new behaviour drilled into my head; its way too early to break away from that even for a little bit.

The quote for the day..." A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones that need the advice"...Bill Cosby.

Signing off...

Dave

LEATHER STRAPS...OH MY:

The food police were out again yesterday...I think there is a conspiracy afoot to get me to lose weight! I was in the grocery store and I had three people check out what I was buying! I think the Sarge is having me followed.

Today we discarded the route march and instead we did some circuit training in the gym...fun. The Sarge was concerned about the knee problem so decided to this instead. I actually started to think Sarge had a heart after all...wrong! The circuit training almost friggin killed me ( random thought, did you know the hippopotamus has a gestation period of 8 months) every time I thought I was finished there was something else to do! We went over to this one machine that had leather straps, she then said she has the boots to match! All of a sudden she started talking like this "Ve have vays of making you vork" , she is no longer just Sarge, she's Helga she wolf of the Waffen SS! That pretty much describes the rest of the morning.

At one point she said she was going to have me do a hand stand...okay nothing like a fractured skull! Maybe she thought this would take my mind off my knee; turns out she said a ham stand.

Right now it's several hours removed from my time in the gym...oh the agony. It's all for a good cause though.

I know this is really what your waiting for..." The day after tomorrow is the third day of the rest of your life"...George Carlin.

Signing off...

Dave

The Great Escape:

Today is Thursday which means it's time for the weigh in...I lost 2.5 pounds this week which means my total loss so far is 15 pounds. Only 85 more pounds to go...if you say it quickly it sounds better.

I read the Sarge's blog today and found it quite funny...she must take her happy pill after I leave! I had no idea she could be so witty and entertaining...maybe the punch line looses it's meaning when she barks it at me??

I was going to give you the run down on my routine but the Sarge did a terrific job in outlining what I do everyday. You would almost think she knew what she was doing! The last workout she had me do some pretty descriptive movements like the "Sumo Squat", the "Plank" and the "Crab". She also mentioned a "diaper"...these workouts are starting to sound a little kinky to me! Are we working out or are we working on some deep, dark , problematic psychosis that she's trying to free herself from!?

The knee is still a big issue...oh the pain. I was able to work through the pain this morning when I was on the treadmill but the damn thing went out on me when I was in the shower! There I was stuck in the shower, couldn't put any weight on it and of course the tiles are slippery because of the water. I felt like MacGyver trying to figure out an escape! So, I'm butt naked (there's a visual, hope I didn't ruin lunch) water running and thinking of my options...they weren't many. I was beginning to understand what a beached Beluga whale feels like... I became one with nature, again. Fortunately (did you know you can still sweat while in the shower) after a few minutes some strength returned to my knee and I was able to hobble around and get dressed. Oh happy days! Where were those Greenpeace guys when you need them?!

Another thought about the weigh in today...I have to admit I was a little disappointed in the amount. But, it's way too early to get discouraged, that will come further down the road.

The quote of the day..."Thought is the sculptor who can create the person you want to be". Henry David Thoreau.

I'm outta here!

Dave

Bigfoot Sighted in Butterfield Park:

Here's my impression of Julia Childs..."Helloooooooooooooo"...work with me people, work with me.

As usual the Sarge and I went out on our little adventure this morning, walking through the hills and listening to the sounds of the birds singing and me wheezing! Trust me, it's a sight to behold. Part of our routine is to go into Butterfeild Park (Sarge calls it Butterball Park...she's laughing with me right?) and do our push ups and various other little movements of torture. This morning we did a new exercise called the crab walk. I never liked crab and I sure didn't like the crab walk. The Sarge bellowed out the following instructions..."bend your knees, stomach in, back straight, butt out, arms in front, look up and smile, because you're a happy crab"! Somewhere in there I'm sure she used the words "dumb ass" as well, but maybe that was a neighbour yelling at me?! Anyways, by the time I got into this position i was already sweating! But we were not done, oh no, no, no. I then had to walk side step in that same position with my ass pointed to the street! In between side stepping and passing out while standing, I'm sure heard "dumb ass"
again. I was not a happy crab...I was Crommer the crabby crab! The things I have to do for beauty.

The Sarge happened to mention in her last blog about my gardening accident. Before she has the pleasure of telling the world what actually happened I'll tell you. Sunday afternoon I decided to tackle the jungle in my front yard. Everything was going well until I reached the very front garden...of course. I was leaning over picking the weeds when all of a sudden i lost my balance and went head first into the petunias! Apparently a faint quake was registered on the Rector Scale and calls were made to the police station. No fear folks, it was just me. Who ever said that weebles wobble but they don't fall down! That's BS, and no I didn't come out smelling like roses, they were petunias dammit!

This morning I was interviewed by two great lads, Joel Scott and Mike Cutting. One was from The Breeze and the other from The Star radio stations. Both were very supportive and wanted to keep in contact over the year to do some follow up interviews. I think that is great, the more exposure hopefully the more pledges! I told the guys they might have to work around when Oprah wants me...you never know.

Well, my lunch time is over and it's back to fighting crime, battling injustices and preserving the Canadian way of life. The quote for the day..." the only real diet: if it tastes good spit it out." Unknown.

signing off,
Dave

Another day in the trenches:

I started the day off as per normal at the gym. This was a day that I didn't have the Sarge, so I concentrated my time on the treadmill (yes I turned it on). When I first started this journey I was only doing 20 minutes at an even pace. I'm now doing 40 minutes with doing intervals of hills and changing the speed. I'm now starting to see the improvement which is terrific since it has only been 15 days so far. There was one thing puzzling me though, every time I was on the treadmill the damn volume or the channel would change on the tv! For you that don't know this already, the treadmills come equipped with a tv attached to them!! Anyways back to my dilemma, I was even considering approaching management of the gym and complaining about the cheap equipment they had...I mean how can I train properly without being able to watch Seinfeld! Hopefully you can picture my frustration, I'm working my butt off climbing a hill and all of sudden I go from Seinfeld to a cooking show! So today was the day, I finally worked up the courage to face down the Sarge and get this rectified. I was still on the treadmill thinking of the bloodshed that was to come when I noticed something...kind of embarrassing actually...the damn channels were changing because my belly was hitting the control on the front bar!! Oh the humiliation! Needless to say the Sarge was spared. I can say that with a great deal of confidence because she's not standing beside me.

Since starting my life style change I haven't graced the doorway of any of our fine dining restaurants. I'm afraid that people will be monitoring my food intake and reporting it to you know who. Along those same lines I was walking out of a local grocery store on Sunday when I was accosted by our Deputy Mayor, Gil Brocanier. All of a sudden he was the food police! He was making sure I didn't have anything I wasn't supposed to have...geez! I'm just glad that Gil wasn't wearing his normal red high heeled shoes when he was talking to me. I'm not going to expand on the shoes...just let that vision sit there.

Today i got an e-mail from Rhonda Cunningham, a member of my posse. She was coming up with some great ideas for further public awareness such as "walking with Dave" possibly joined by the public or high school students. Also " Dave at the grocery store" learning how to read labels being followed by a camera person. Really cool ideas, but what ever happened to "Pizza with Dave "! I think that would go over really well...

I was thinking of another idea, what about a reality tv show like "Jon and Kate Plus 8"? We could call it "Andrea and Dave Subtract Cake"! I'm always thinking people, always thinking. Somebody call TLC, I'm sure they would eat it up...pardon the pun.

The last couple of days I've been harassed by a few individuals because I was referring to people as "my friends" in my blog. Somebody thought I was sounding like a Preacher and an other thought I was running for public office. I was just spreading the love...Brother Love and the travelling road show! I'm all about the love and crap you know...

Guess what time it is? It's the gem of the day..."May your troubles be less,
your blessings be more,
and may nothing but happiness
come through your door."
Take care my ___!

Dave

Ohhhhh the Pain:

Good morning folks,

I had a very sore Sunday! My right knee gave out on me and I couldn't walk for most of the day. I spent the afternoon in the Lazy Boy chair watching a movie and treating the knee with an ice pack and some Advil. This particular knee has given me troubles in the past but never this bad, I was actually getting concerned! It was running (that's a funny term) through my mind that I was going to have to do the forced marches with the Sarge in a wheel chair! But when i woke up this morning it was only slightly sore and I was able to complete my workout. I told the Sarge about my little injury, she looked at me with a look that said "suck it up princess". So off we went through our normal strolls through the hills but this time she increased the exercises! that's the last time I tell her I'm sore! Her excuse was that the exercises she was having me do would help strengthen my quads which will take some of the pressure off my my knees...I'll believe her ...for now.

Talking about soreness, I have some shin splints going on. The Sarge called this injury something like carpel tunnel. Now I know I've made some spelling errors on my blog but I don't type with my feet! Maybe the Sarge could explain shin splints because I know I'll get it wrong.

On Saturday night I was preparing a very healthy dinner, chicken and salad, yummy. Instead of only feeding four that night my other son, Kevin Demattos, was over and I suddenly realized I didn't have enough chicken. What makes this even worse, Rick was telling Kevin what great healthy dinners I've been preparing lately and that he should check it out. So desperate measures call for desperate action, I looked in the freezer and behold...three Lean Cuisine's! They were the salmon and basil selection. I prepared the meals and put them on plates like I had made them. I told the boys that we didn't have enough chicken but I went through the extra effort to prepare this great salmon dinner just for them...they were so appreciative, until they started eating. I wish I had a camera as they were both being very polite but it was obvious they hated it! The more they ate the more I talked about what it took to make that dinner. When they were done they were told the truth, you should have seen them...sometimes I kill myself. Along the same lines as this story, Rosie and I host a lot of family dinners such as Christmas. I keep on thinking how much fun it would be to host the family Christmas Dinner and serve Swanson's TV Dinners! It would be hilarious! The only thing that has stopped me so far is the fear of Rosie! I thought I would share that idea and see if somebody else is fearless enough to play that joke...let me know how it works for you, or not!

The Sarge and I have some more interviews to do tomorrow, this time with the Star and the Breeze radio stations...it's all good.

Well folks it's time to wrap this one up but not until I leave you with another gem;
"Change your thoughts and you change your world ". Norman Vincent Peale.


Have a good one!
Dave

The Day After:

The last two days have been very busy for the team with all the media attention and interviews, but it is all good my friends. This is the kind of exposure we need to have our dream come true for without the donations their won't be a new ECG machine for the hospital! With that in mind, please keep spreading the news my friends!!

I was remiss in my last blog by not thanking a couple of individuals, believe me you have my gratitude! First of all I would like to thank Chris Littlechild from Creative Edge Graphics Inc., he's the man responsible for the wonderful banners and posters and getting Andrea and I set up on our blogs. A big thanks to Chris! Also I would like to thank Ben Burd for showing up at the first day of the media launch. I've known Ben for many years and he's been a big supporter of myself and the Cobourg Police Service. I would like to point out that Ben has a blog called the Burd Report...check it out, he's a very interesting guy. He's a good lad, but lets keep that to ourselves.

Over the course of the last two weeks I've had the chance to meet other members of the gym; it's amazing, without trying to be corny it's like a family! Okay enough of the mushy stuff, it started to sound like a Hallmark moment!

Later on this week I will give you a more serious look at what I've been doing on a daily basis such as workouts and eating...I'm sure you can't wait. Before I get to that I have to tell you what happened today...the Sarge and I went out for our route march through the wonderful hills of Northumberland. We came upon this steep slope and the Sarge said to walk down slowly, working the quads. So it all started off really good until gravity started to kick in, as you know most of my wait is in the top half so picture the following; my body started leaning forward and started to pick up speed, the Sarge is telling me to slow down...I can't. I'm now going mach 10 down a steep slope, the Sarge is now DEMANDING I slow down, that's like trying to brake an ocean liner in open water...it's not going to happen. So...now I'm going full tilt, the arms are flailing and the Sarge is now yelling (she's concerned about the possible law suit). All I can say is thank God there weren't any small children at the bottom of the hill...it would have been UGLY! Fortunately there was a marsh at the bottom and it only cost $20 to get CAA to tow me out. What really has me angry is that I had to pay! Shouldn't the Sarge pay, after all she picked the route! Okay, the story is slightly exaggerated...the Sarge did chip in half.

Well my friends I'll leave you with a quote from one of my hero's..." We make a living by what we get, we make a life by what we give". Sir Winston Churchill.

Have a good day folks!
Dave

The Missle has been Launched:

This morning we had the big media launch and i think it went over very well! The two local papers and the radio station attended so hopefully the word will get out there on what we are trying to accomplish. The location for the launch was at Bodilogix and it looked wonderful. A breakfast bar was put out (free) loaded with all kinds of healthy foods and treats. Heck the food was so healthy I couldn't name half of it!

It was also nice to meet Robert Biron again ( the big cheese, the top dog, the boss of bosses) from the hospital and his very lovel wife Doris. What a great couple and very supportive of this adventure...Big Bob and Doris pledged $10 a pound if I make it to 100 or $5 a pound if i fall short. All I can say is get the wallet ready Big Bob! They were so supportive they wanted me to start running marathons with them! At first i thought that was a nice gesture then i got thinking...maybe their trying to knock me off before they have to pay up! Makes one wonder doesn't it...

Also on hand for the launch were my dear friends Tita, Kim and Trevor Demattos...I could feel the love as they rushed by to get to the free breakfast! It was one of those fleeting love moments. Actually they are great folks and I know I have their support as they would have mine if the tables were turned.

Of course the other part of the team was there, Rhonda and John from the hospital. They seemed much more reserved and respectful today...could it be the presence of Big Bob that stiffled their usual unruly and rebellious styles!? Wondering minds want to know...

I would be remiss if I didn't mention the Sarge and her hubby Dave (the normal one), they put on a great spread and atmosphere for the launch! It was really well done but i did notice that everyone was offered protein shakes except me! The Sarge is always on the job...

I also need to thank my wife Rosie and my daughter Carlie-Ann for attending; my whole family has been very supportive. Unfortunately my son Richard wasn't able to make it because of work commitments but I know he was there in spirit. I can't say anything snide about them as I have to live with them...but we'll talk later.

Anyways folks I started my 10th day this morning of my remodel...so far I have lost 12.5 pounds! I greet the news with excitment but also reservation...the weight always comes off quicker at the beginning. I haven't reached the true challenge yet, when the weight doesn't drop and I become frustrated and discouraged...that's when the beast must be met head on. Some might say that 12.5 pounds is only a drop in a bucket or I've released internal gaseous vapors in that amount before ( I may have the solution to the world energy crisis) but I think it's a step in the right direction.

I'll leave you with a few words from an ancient philosopher and warrior..."Do or do not...there is no try"...Master Yoda.

Take care my friends, only 87.5 pounds to go!

Happy Canada Day folks!

Just got back in from participating in the Canada Day Parade and I have to say it was a lot of fun. Instead of leading the parade, as per normal practice, in a nice air conditioned police cruiser I was volintold by the Sarge that I was to walk with the Bodilogix crew! I think Bodilogix put on the best display and seemed to have a lot of positive response from the crowd...especially about the two young Adonis' at the front! It was kind of funny, the crowd sees Devon and the other young lad walking down the street, buffed and half naked, and the crowd is going wild! Now the crowd is thinking there is more to come, more half naked guys, then they see me, the A&W Root Bear with a large banner behind me and being heckled by John Russell the whole way! It was a Kodak moment. It was a little humiliating but it served it's purpose...the team was able to get great exposure for the project and that's what we wanted. At least the Sarge provided me with a bottle of water at the beginning of the parade...she had a soft moment.

The other good thing about being involved in the parade was that I got to meet other members of the gym and the Sarge's family...great people! I was so surprised when I met the Sarge's husband, also named Dave, he was so nice and normal! I guess there is some truth that opposites attract.

Enough about the parade, I would like to mention another service that Bodilogix provides...a healthy cooking class every Tuesday night. The Executive Chef from Dalewood, Chris, comes into the gym and prepares a three course meal right before your eyes! It's very relaxed, educational, fun, and a great night out! I have to tell you, Chris is an amazing Chef and you can tell he loves what he does...heck he doesn't even swear at you like Gordon Ramsey!

Well it's about time to sign off...we have a big day tomorrow with the media launch and I hope to see everyone there!

I'll leave you with a quote about happiness (the Sarge is all about happy); "Happiness is having a large, loving, caring close knit family...in another city"! The wisdom of George Burns.

Stay safe!
Dave