Being a geek does have its advantages. My basic mindset and . my job tend to keep my mind extremely active, I rarely feel that my mind is not being “worked out”.

However, the same challenges that keep my mind active, tend to keep my body behind a desk. Add in a few injures, a (what I consider, at least) major surgery, and a bit of chronic pain; well you’ve got an unfortunate combo for weight gain and muscle loss.

This page will be my “by the numbers” record to get back in shape. Aside for my workouts, any nutritional or exercise challenges you give me will also be listed here.

The first challenge has been accepted:

• BonnieMacG has requested that I give up sweets. So, until 31 March, no dessert, cake, cookies, or other sweet indulgences. For good measure, I’ve even taken refined sugar and sugared sodas off the menu. Sidenote: coffee tastes a lot different without sugar.