And so it begins....

Well, as most of you who are reading this blog are aware, Lori and I have taken the GR2 Control weight loss challenge.
My goal is to get down to an optimal weight of 187lbs, over the next 12 weeks. Many of you may be asking "Why do you want to lose weight? You have always told us to trust our clothes (when they are either loose or too tight), and not put too much stock in the scale."
Well the answer is fairly simple. I have recuperated sufficiently from my knee operation, (that was performed at the beginning of the summer), and I now want to begin taking Jiu Jitsu (to compliment my kickboxing). To further fuel my slightly competitive nature, I plan to compete in a few Jiu Jitsu tournaments, and when I noticed that I was in the light/heavy weight category (205lbs-224.9lbs), I decided that I had better drop some lbs, and drop to another weight class. Now, I may still get tossed around, arm-barred and such, but I would rather battle against individuals who weigh between 170-184.9lbs...not 220lbs (I still need to get to work the next day...)
Well, the quest of removing bodyfat has begun, and I will keep you posted of my progress...and since there are a few of you who are joining us in the journey of Safe & Effective weight loss, I will also chronicle your progress and share your successes with everyone. Remember, there is strength in numbers, let's create a tight support network for each other.