Curbside

As the political class drone on about the desperate need to reform healthcare, second only to voice 1 laughing maniacally at all the stupid proposals and those that believe they will change anything is voice 2 sadly wondering where personal responsibility is in the discussion and in our society.

I was inspired while reading and responding to a blog post that was supporting one of the many doomed-to-fail proposals to demonstrate a little personal responsibility of my own rather than just slinging mud.  My own health is not the best and it is my own fault.  So it's time to nut up or shut up.  

I encourage haters, criticism and trolls.

Problems:

1. I'm fat.
2. I eat too much.
3. I eat unhealthy foods.
4. I don't exercise.
5. I drink too much.
6. I don't practice good sleep hygiene.  
7. I don't see my PCP regularly.
8. My heart rate is insanely high.
9. I drink way too much coffee.
10. My PMI could be used as a jack hammer.
11. I don't engage in healthy personal relationships enough.

1. Eat less (<2000) calories daily.
2. Document everything I consume. (Lose It! app)
3. Weight daily. (Lose It! app)
4. Eat more fruits/veggies.
5. Start each meal with the fruits/veggies.
6. Daily wake up and bed time stretching routine
7. QOD push ups (100 pushups app)
8. Limit alcohol to one drink daily max on normal days
9. Limit alcohol to 2 drinks daily on special days
10. Limit coffee to absolute minimum to keep going (I am a doctor after all).
11. Same bed time
12. Same wake up time
13. Minimum 6 hours sleep cycle
14. Schedule appointment with Dr. W
15. Actually tell Dr. W what my concerns/symptoms are
16. Request EKG, Lipid panel, BP

1. Weight: 182.4 lbs
2. Height: 6 foot
3. BMI: 24.74
4. Ideal Body Weight: 171 lbs
5. Waist: 37 inches (WTF?!)
6. Pant size: 34x34
7. Max push ups: 32
8. Average daily exercise: none
9. Average daily stretching: none
10. Average daily ounces of coffee: 64
11. Average daily alcohol: 2 beers

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