Here’s a talk Dr. Gino Strada (co-founder of Emergency) gave in L.A. in 2006. In it he talks about why they founded Emergency and about some of the work they’ve been doing for civilian war victims since 1994.

Today I did a 45 minute hike in the mountains.

3.5.10 FOOD LOG

11:00 AM
Sweet potato hash with salsa and 1 egg

2:00 PM
1 banana

4:30 PM
Green leaf and spinach salad with onion, cucumber, tomato, banana peppers, and red wine vinegar.

8:45 PM
bowl of rice with some Indian Madras Lentils

I think my body is finally starting to get back into regular exercise. I’m starting to push myself a little harder at the gym. Today I did 20 strong minutes on the treadmill (3.5 incline and 3.5 speed) and 20 minutes on the stationary bike (level 6). I’m feeling results and I can’t wait until I start seeing the results.

Here’s another video from day 4. Chris is talking about some of the challenges I face.

2.10.10 FOOD LOG

10:30 AM
8 oz of yogurt with granola

1:00 PM
veggie salad w/ avocado and balsamic vinegar

4:00 PM
8 oz bowl of tomato bisque soup

7:00 PM
2 clementine oranges

9:00 PM
bowl of pasta and marinara w/ mushrooms

Today I received several supportive responses from people on the ArgusFest list and four people pledged $1 and one person pledged $5. This added to previous pledges adds up to a total of $24 per pound that I lose. Several people have told me they will pledge but haven’t confirmed the dollar amount. The more money per pound I know I’m raising for EMERGENCY USA the more motivated I’ll be to get healthy so please contact me with your pledge. Thanks for all the pledges so far.

I had a busy day today so I didn’t stick with the meal every four hours as I was directed by Chris. I’ll be able to solve this problem though with better planning. When I know I have a busy day I should prepare my meals the night before.

I did get 30 minutes of cardio in on the stationary bike at Qi. It went relatively easy. I guess that means I’m not pushing myself enough.

2.5.10 FOOD LOG

10:30 AM
A glass of grapefruit juice and a handful of cashews.

3:00 PM
A salad (same one as yesterday. from now on when I say salad that’s the one unless I specify differently)

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

On February 1, 2010 I started a 180-day fitness program to get in the best shape of my life. In the process I hope to raise some money for EMERGENCY USA: Life Support for Civilian Victims of War and Poverty http://www.emergencyusa.org.

In today’s conflicts 90% of the victims are civilian and 36% are children.

EMERGENCY is an Italian organization that provides free-of-charge, high quality medical and surgical treatment to the civilian victims of war, landmines and poverty. EMERGENCY USA is a sister organization that supports programs at EMERGENCY facilities worldwide.

Over 3 million patients have been treated completely free-of-charge by EMERGENCY.

Help me get fit for EMERGENCY USA

My goal is to lose 100 pounds over the next 180 days. I will weigh myself at the end of each month and then ask people who pledged to donate to Emergency USA based on my weight loss. For example, if someone pledged $5 and I lost 20 pounds it would be a $100 donation to EUSA for that month. This will go on for 6 months after which I will be in the healthiest fittest shape of my life and we will have raised some considerable money for the vital work of EMERGENCY USA in healing the wounds of war and poverty.

I’ll be posting regular blogs here at www.FitnessforEmergencyUSA.org so check back and follow my progress.

Please make your pledge today.

You can pledge by simply calling or emailing me with your name, contact info, and the dollar amount you would like to pledge for each pound I lose.

Thank You,
Jason Bosch
303-669-7286
bosch@argusfest.org