My first blog!

Here goes.

I'm starting this blog just to see what happens. I'm 47-year old man who found out about a month ago that I'm "pre" diabetic. Even though I'm overweight and have a family history of diabetes from both mom and dad, I was shocked!

The doctor told me I'd be on medication forever unless I lose 50 lbs. I'm going for it. 3-4 years ago I lost about 30 lbs. and kept them off, so its time to set another goal.

I'd been working out for the last year but I haven't paid much attention to my diet. Well, I started doing that on March 31, in addition to increasing my workout routine. I'm going to the Y 5-6 times a week and making a conscious effort to reduce my carbs, watch my fat intake and keep up the exercise, including walking 9 holes on the golf course once a week. I know, ambitious stuff.

This won't be the only item I discuss. I'm looking for Barack to win. I believe that there are lots of people on the left who are Christians and who believe their faith can make them be better people in the world. And I believe that the African American community can and will do better: better in treating each other with respect and better in reinforcing the value of an education. But I'm not going to simply blame the victim. Racism is still an institutional part of the American fabric but that's not enough to stop me.

I'm also a huge Mac computer guy. Dump those pee cees!!!!

OK. Enough of my first rant. I'll stop by saying that I've lost 9 lbs. since March 31, 2008.