Why the Blog?

This is my first post, so I'll have to answer the all important first question...why does it exist? I was in impeccable shape only a few years ago. I am a member of the Army National Guard, and at that time I was scoring 270 (out of a possible 300) on the Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT). I was running 2 miles in less than 12 minutes, and cranking out sit-ups like you wouldn't believe. Even my push-up numbers were fairly impressive. For my real-life job, I was a gym manager. I ate, drank, slept, and breathed fitness. However, a few years ago I was deployed to Afghanistan, and had to work so hard that there was, quite literally, no time for exercise.

When I returned a year and a half ago, I had lost everything, and couldn't even pass the APFT. Since returning I have tried over and over to start some sort of consistent exercise plan, and have repeatedly failed. Since returning I have only managed one barely passing PT test. I need to get back in shape, and I need to share the process with the world.

Know my struggle!

Kurt