Last week saw the arrival of a new computer at our house.  Our PC was getting older and very, very slow.  Linda and I have been wanting a Mac for a long time, so we figured this was the time to jump in and do it.

We purchased a 21.5” iMac and also a MacBook.  Awesome machines.  These are easily the best computers I’ve ever used.  Switching from PC to Mac has been a little tricky, but it’s getting easier.

One of the software packages that came with the computer is iWeb; this is used to simply create web pages that can then be easily uploaded.  I made the decision to abandon the blogspot site I was using and obtain our own domain name.  So, here we are.  I’ll do my best to update this regularly so that friends and family can follow along.

Contact me at bill@featherstonsinkansas.com if you have any comments.

So, Day 60 has come and gone.  I’ve finished 2/3rd’s of the program and I’m really starting to see progress.

I am regularly asked how much weight I’ve lost.  It’s amazing how much that does for one’s self-esteem.  I occasionally crave a big hamburger or a big soda, but most days I’m quite happy with the healthy food choices that I’m now consuming.

The good news: I’ve lost another 9 pounds these past 4 weeks – to a grand total of 29 pounds lost.  Down from 209 to 180.  The second phase emphasizes more muscle gain and less weight loss.  I’m hoping to add a bit more muscle and definition in the 3rd phase.

Thanks to Linda for all of the support…couldn’t do this very well without it.

Sunday, March 21, 2010:

Tuesday, March 23, 2010:

Well, 30 days have come and gone.  I’ve hit “Play” on the DVD player every day and faithfully done the prescribed workout.  I have drastically changed the way I’m eating – far healthier and much less.  The results have been fabulous.

I have lost 20 pounds – down from 209 to 189.  My clothes all fit (including ones that have been hiding in the back of the closet because they didn’t fit).  I’ve gained one hole on my belt and am closing in on a second one.  The “love handles” are starting to disappear and I’m actually starting to see some definition in abdominal muscles.  Maybe a six-pack ab is possible after all?

I’m asked almost daily if I’ve been losing weight because it looks like I have.  It’s amazing how good that makes someone feel to hear those words.

The second phase of P90X is geared more towards building and sculpting muscle.  I don’t expect a whole lot more weight loss, but I think I’ll start to look much better.

And yes…I took pictures at the beginning and again now.  Maybe they’ll be posted someday.  Maybe…

Last night Linda and I enjoyed one of the best concerts we’ve experienced.  Elton John and Billy Joel entertained us for 3 solid hours with hit after hit.

Ever since these two rock icons joined forces several years ago, we’d both commented how awesome it would be to see their concert.  However, being in med school with 2 young daughters didn’t allow for such luxuries.

When it was announced they’d be coming to Kansas City this year, I hopped at the chance to get tickets.  The last few tickets available were way up high behind the stage.  It was totally worth it.  It turns out, incidentally, that the seats were great.

If you ever get to see these two in concert – do yourself a favor – go without hesitation!

Photo courtesy of concertaholics.com