Reclaim 185 Intro

Back around March of this year I set a life goal to reclaim some of my youth, my character, my personality and my physical condition from a time when I was 16, before life had really happened yet. I called it ‘Reclaim 185!’ When I was 16 it was 1985, and 20 long years ago. As I sat down at my new Apple PowerBook to write out my goal the genesis of my inspiration was purely a weight loss and physical conditioning goal. What I found myself writing down crystallized in to a complete overhaul of the mind, body and soul. Reclaim 185 is recognition that I’ve been trying to find my way back to my core self for the last five years. But, things had been going too slowly and 2005 was the year to get focused. So, Reclaim185 became my symbol and goal to reclaim the very best of me from 20 years ago, while NOT throwing out the wisdom that only 20 years of horrible and wonderful experiences bring you.

To really explain Reclaim 185 I need to tell a bit of my life story which I’m going to do in chapters. Why? It’s part of my experience, part of documenting my progress and better understanding what it is I’m doing, and finally for my kids to read about when I’m old and senile and gone all together. Since that could be any day I thought I should get started. Yeah, having kids makes you think this way. Having four kids make you think this way even more!

So, the intro is done. If I start writing I may eventually catch up on those 20 years! For now, I’ll just document that I’ve reached, ON schedule, the easiest and first part of my goal. That was to get from 216 lbs. down to 185 lbs. by the end of this year. Today’s the day. Today I weigh 180.8 lbs. I’ve lost 35 lbs. My running is going great! I now like to run a 5 mile route that I call the ‘Powerline.’ It’s in Wellington, Florida and at least a third of my route is off-road through grass and over a beach-sand like trail that gives me a real workout. Next, I want to really build muscle and strength with weights and various calisthenics. For now, I’m happy to have come so far with my overall conditioning and weight. My eating habits are light years ahead of where I was 20 years ago and my immune system is definitely showing signs of recovery. No more cigars either – I gave them up this summer.

And how am I feeling emotionally? Better than ever and I’m just getting in to the zone. 2006 will be about getting in the zone and staying in the zone in all areas. I am accelerating towards a rich life while recognizing an already rich life in the here and now.

Speaking of which, I’ve got some right now to go take care of. TBD.