Fitness for EMERGENCY USA: day 4 - Chris Lindley / Qi Denver
by Jason Bosch on Feb.04, 2010, under Blog, Fitness for EMERGENCY USA
I met Chris Lindley the day I decided to do this challenge. I was telling someone about it at Hooked on Colfax (an awesome coffee shop in Denver) and he overheard me. He told me about the Qi Denver Athletic Club qidenver.com/ (which he is part owner) and said maybe we could work together. I told him I couldn’t afford it and he said we could work something out.
After seeing my first video blog from Monday he then offered to be my personal trainer but asked for 180 days instead of 90. I agreed.
Today was my first day at Qi Denver with Chris Lindley. I want to thank my friend Allan from Globeville Studios for coming out and being my camera man today.
He then checked my weight and measurements.
And then we talked about my history, where I’m at now, and what are my goals.
Then it got ugly. Chris tested me on my fitness level…
I am incredibly embarrassed that I’ve allowed myself to get to this point but if anything will motivate me to get healthy again it is working to also raise funds and build support for EMERGENCY USA. Please make a pledge today.
Chris wants me to start publishing a daily food log on my blog so….
2.4.10 FOOD LOG
10 AM
A cantaloupe sized fresh salad with baby spinach, Kale, red peppers, cucumber, tomato, onion, banana peppers, sunflower seeds, cashews, balsamic vinegar, and Makoto ginger dressing.
2:30 PM
15 oz can of vegetable soup
7:00 PM
Burrito with black beans, taco seasoned crumblers (a meat alternative), peppers, onions, and homemade green vegetarian chili (green chilies, chipotles, garlic, onion, and jalapeno and seasonings)
11:00 PM
8 oz of hashbrowns (cooked without oil) with some salsa.
11:30 PM
A dill pickle
February 5th, 2010 on 5:21 am
Jason: I have been doing the same thing. So far I have lost 35 pounds but better than that I am working out all the time. Chris is great I had an IVAW shirt on 1 day at a class at Qi and he and I discussed that. I am doing a food journal too. I use this carbs/protein ratio that works for me. And no alcohol and I quit coffee. I am embarking on my next phas on Saturday which will kick this all in to high gear. BIG kudos to you. I am broke this moment but what is the pledge thing about. Keep us posted on this and if you want a weight loss/work out/cry to partner I am right here. Try some yoga!!!! Claire
February 5th, 2010 on 6:33 pm
Good work! I bet you’ll find that these exercises will get much easier in about 3 weeks. I’ll donate for sure… Dan
February 7th, 2010 on 3:52 pm
Jason,
I’m so impressed with the courage you’ve shown in taking on this project and even more with that you’re sharing with all of us the pain and embarrassment you’re experiencing.
I’m sure that this will inspire others to take on projects that create change within themselves and within the world. This is how change is made, first within and then outside of ourselves.
Emergency and Emergency USA are phenomenal organizations and your project will bring them a lot of attention and support as people follow your journey and encourage you.
Keep going, you’re a genuine inspiration to so many of us!
Jamie Jones