Background and goals. Next blog 29th May 2011.

I will be was 31 on 27/05/2010.

What happens to men in their 30's ?
-My Metabolism is slowing by 5 percent every decade. Meaning I have to eat less to maintain the same weight. That's boring, hence the love handles.
-Testosterone is on the decline. Not just bad for the little swimmers, but also muscle mass, energy levels, mental levels, more likely to be stressed and depressed, as well as cardiovascular health.
-Flexibility decreases.
-At my peak in stamina capacity (apparently), starts decreasing from 33.
I can see all of the above in my life, my younger brothers need little effort to put on muscle and stay in shape, whilst me and all my mates now have various sized guts (barring one, which is annoying).
I have decided not to except this slow decline.
I intend to reverse or at least slow this decline.
This is the reason for this blog site. Its not because I believe I will change the world, and its not that I think loads of people will follow my words. Its because of FEAR.

Fear can be a motivator. Tim Ferriss aka The Four Hour Body - says if you you need to motivate yourself to do something, then make it public. The fear of public failure will motivate.
I will begin with 5 goals, once completed I will set extensions to these goals. I may add additional goals, but I will keep the number low so as to make each one achievable.

As of 23/05/2011 my goals are -
1) Body - Reach and maintain 10 percent body fat.
2) Body - Gain a visible six pack.
3) Mind - Read the Four Hour Workweek
4) Entertainment - Go to 2 NUFC away games, in the 2011/12 season.
5) Fun - get a reply from 1 NUFC player on twitter.

My last measurements were -
Weight 181 pounds
Body fat 18.2%
Total inches 140.75

I will blog every Sunday for the previous 7 days under the headlines - measurements, diet, exercise plan, entertainment and mind. My first post will be on 29/05/2011.