I had to drink 64 oz of water and fast the night one more time in preparation for today's tests.
I went in @ 7:30am. First, I signed my life away to the program :). There was a liability waiver, intent to comply and other forms. Then, I paid my portion which was $1800. MS and Premera are going to pay the remaining $6000, provided I go through the program faithfully and promptly. I can't be late to any of my appointments or there are penalties. Also, I swore to limit caffeine and alcohol intake - whoa! that was hard :)
All the paper work (detailed online surveys) I had submitted before had been reviewed (How nice!) and they had some questions that needed more clarification.
Then, the health assessment: My blood pressure was 100/71. They measured my body fat by actually connecting electrodes to my hand and leg (bio electrical impedance analysis). My body fat percentage is 25.4% of my body mass which is 186 lbs (with clothes & shoes). I am at the border between obese and over-weight and they suggest that I drop at least 5% of my body fat during the program. A weight loss of about 20 lbs would be a side effect. They took a face-shot and a full-size picture of me for their before and after album? :). Then, with a measuring tape - I got measured. I am looking to lose an inch around my neck :) Then, they put me on a treadmill with a heart rate monitor (a Polar) and checked my efficiency (not sure how this works). Anyway, they got my rate up to 155 in about 10 minutes by make me walk fast on a steep incline. My recovery time was short (time for heart rate to return to normal). A strength test for my biceps followed and I was able to lift 46 lbs. And finally, there was flexibility test where you try to touch your toes while you are sitting with your legs stretched. I definitely flunked the flexibility test - I barely could move a few inches towards my toes.
A personal trainer called Mila took me through the process and she was just amazing. Very efficient and lots of energy. She sent me off with a pedometer (an Omron Aerobic) and water bottle. I am supposed to walk at least 5,000 steps (not counting exercise) and drink 3 bottles of water (about 72 oz or about 2 liters). I got a temporary card so I can now enjoy the ProClub.
Next appointment is with a doctor on Friday and then Monday is when the program begins.
PS: I have been eating all my favorite foods in preparation to the deprival that is to ensue :) It was super-hot chilli bhajji's yesterday.
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Hey,
ReplyDeleteI am hoping and praying you stay as motivated as you are right now and that some of it will rub on me as well.
Here's hoping to a thinner and fitter both of us in the next few months.
U go Bro!!!!!!
-Lux