Father's Day...what a day!!

Father's day has come and gone and I will say it has been my best father's day yet. What a day! We woke up in the morning around 7 and went on a family run to my in-laws for breakfast (Don't worry I took a change of shirts and deodorant). We had wonderful pancakes and eggs with all the kids and grandparents. We all hung out outside and the kids and grandparent went in the jacuzzi. We left there and went back to our house. Chelsea went and got me a Starbucks drink and I started to prepare for the U.S. Open. My parents and brother came to our house for lunch, which was purchased at Baggin's. My dad, my brother, Asher, and I watched the Open. Three generations of Garner men all on one couch watching golf. I couldn't ask for more.

What a great Day!!

Weight Loss update

Well it has officially been a week for the weight loss challenge. The first week I weighed 196 lbs, and this week I am happy to say I am down to 194lbs. So I am on my way. I am interested in knowing what the other guys have done. I hope they are sticking to their plans and are successful.

Weight Loss Update

I have been working out and eating well for 5 days now. My workouts have consisted of swimming, the elliptical machine, and weight training. Well with my surgeries so recent I am not allowed to lift heavy weights with my hands, so I can only do my legs...Wednesday lets just say I may have went a little too hard with my legs and last night and today I have been paying for it. I have been walking around (if you can call it a walk) like an old man who has to shuffle everywhere. Needless to say my wife and Kurtis and Lara got some good laughs about my struggles last night. But I am not discouraged at all. I know what I need to do and I am going to do it. WIN!!

Weight Loss Challenge

The mens group I am a part of is conducting a little challenge. We are all challenging eachother in a weight loss contest. All of us have a desire to lose weight to feel and look more healthy. So we put pen to paper last night and decided this was the best and most exciting way to do it. I am really looking forward to this and going through the process with 3 close friends.

So in return I have decided to make my goals known to all of you...

I currently weigh 197 lbs. These are my goals:

I want to lose 12% of my current weight which would bring me down to 173 lbs.
I want to be able to run with my wife when she wants to go on a family run...she usually runs anywhere from 3 - 5 miles.
I want to be able to compete in a 10K race by September.
I want to lose fat and build and tone my muscles...Have good definition.
I want to feel and look healthy and keep the weight off once I reach my goal.
I want to reduce my blood pressure and cholestrol levels to normal.

There you have it! I will keep everyone updated on my progress. My goal is to have this all accomplished by my wedding anniversary (August 17th)!

My two hands

Last Wednesday (5/28) I had my stitches removed on my right hand. Hopefully my last surgery for a long long time. I finally have use of both of my hands and in a couple of weeks I hope to be at full strength so I can golf and do everything I was doing before the surgeries. I am so thankful for my beautiful bride who was very understanding, helpful, and full of grace during this process. Thank you babe!! For everyone who is interested I am back to changing diapers :)