Michael Moore's job is safe

As my film and Tv group at Uni enter our 4th day of editing for our documentary film I can categorically state that Michael Moore and David Attenborough's are safe. I'll never make a documentary film maker! It's equally certain that I may be the worst video editor that has ever lived. For what seemed a fairly basic task only a week ago, I now realize things are not always as they seem. Who knew there were 300 thousand different types of video files and more importantly, different editing programs can't read them all.

The enormous effort required to get this thing finished by Friday has meant long hours in the computer labs at uni and piled even more pressure on an already stacked schedule of uni work. Friday is a big day. It signals the end of semester for a couple of my units with another one knocked over by Sunday. I'll close the book on semester one late next week after I complete my final weeks work at the Courier Mail. One advantage of the busy schedule is that I think it's a window to the busy nature of the industry when I get a job (wishful thinking).

One positive at the moment though is that despite the busy nature of my current life I've begun to get my diet back on track. By no means am I perfect but I've managed to fit in a fair bit of exercise in the last week and I'm confident of finally posting a negative number on Saturday. I have a long ride planned Saturday morning so think that should cement my loss for the week. Most importantly I have no work or play commitments this weekend so I can focus on finalising my uni commitments and getting in some decent exercise sessions.

I've decided that June need to be a watershed month in the fat bastard's journey. I've been looking back over the figures from the last few months and they tell a pretty sad story. One of flagging commitment to the diet and lately, seriously flagging commitment to this blog. Let me explain; On April 2 I weighed 112.2kg and last week weighed in at 107kg. That represents a 5.2kg loss in 8 weeks. I was really disappointed with myself when I worked that out but if anything it's helped strengthen my resolve.

Equally, I have averaged around 15 blogs a month for the first four months of this blog and delivered a pitiful 8 during May. Both results are unacceptable and I expect more of myself so I'm going to make a couple of bold statements to make me stay on track as we head towards the halfway point of the journey.

1. I WILL BE UNDER 100KG BY JUNE 30
2. I WILL BLOG AT LEAST 15 TIMES IN JUNE.

I expect my loyal followers to keep reminding me of these promises. One of the driving forces behind this blog was the belief that I perform better when I'm held responsible for my actions. So, in truth this blog and my physical transformation is a team effort. When I struggle I hope you will all give me a virtual kick in the shins and make me get myself together.

It's been bloody frustrating actually getting on the scales and seeing that annoying 107kg mark so I'm dead keen to leave it behind. In fact I'm so keen to see that 99kg on the dial, I've stepped up the exercise this week to overdrive just to make sure I get the Saturday result I'm looking for.

Grog remains a bit of an Achilles heel for me though. I still find I lose all commitment when I have a few drinks so I intend on staying dry for the next week or so. I've made that promise in the past before as well and failed so I'm really upping the ante this week.

So there it is on paper (or at least in cyberspace). Some big promises have been made and I intend on keeping them. The month to come will not be without it's own challenges though. A Richmond game at the Gabba, a family visit from brother number six and then a trip to Canberra to see family and friends will no doubt provide more than a few opportunities to fail in my task. So again I implore you all, my fatty followers, keep me on track. Call, text, facebook me, even feel free to give me a virtual slap if I look like I'm failing to meet this commitment. 

It's time to get serious 99kg is in sight.

Talk again soon.

P