Well,

After a series of medical setbacks in the last two years, I have decided to go vegetarian.  I’m excited and nervous at the prospect, but due to the health issues I have had, I’ve decided that a plant-based diet will help repair my body.  I will regularly post updates on my progress.  I know it will be hard, as I’m addicted to animal proteins, sugar and salt, but I’m going to do it and improve my overall health.

I’ve had a series of food allergies and I got Bell’s Palsy last year. I had a previously unknown caffeine allergy, so I’m pretty much eliminating anything bad for me. That includes sweets, caffeine, etc. I’m going whole grains and foods and pretty much all plant based. No dairy included. Nothing with animal proteins!

I’m combining that with daily exercise of 2 hours and a heck of a lot more sleep. Although I’m in good shape at 15.6% body fat, I weigh 217.6 lbs I definitely want to get down to 190 as I want to do IronMan, some more marathons and other triathlons this year. It’s too hard to do with 27 extra lbs I’ve gotta lug around!