Jennifer had this wonderful idea - let's join a local gym's bootcamp class. It's only two weeks long, and you get prizes. She further tried to entice me, by telling me how many people failed out of the last one (uhhh) and how they give you more bootcamp as a reward.

So, being the masochist I am, I agreed to it.

Turns out it's only three days a week, so technically six classes in all. Tomorrow is the last regular class. I've got to admit - it's a total ass kicker - but I'm pleased with the results. The diet blows, I haven't had over 1800 calories in two weeks, and I'm averaging closer to 1300 calories a day.

That's a fairly restrictive intake for a guy that's 6'4 and close to 300 pounds. I do feel better, but I don't think I can do this "class" long term. It might just be the kick in the ass I've needed though to get back on track with my fitness. I actually don't mind getting up early a few days a week and then working out. Our regular gym, Lifetime Fitness is on the way into the office, so I think we're going to start going regularly in the AM.

Here's to smaller belt sizes and loose XL t shirts! More to come on that front I hope!