Daily Archives: May 9, 2006

American Idol

First of all, Paula Abdul is a real freak. I have to brace myself for her psycho behavior every week. Can someone please explain to me what she brings to American Idol? I don’t get it.

Secondly, Katherine McPhee was at a real disadvantage tonight in singing Elvis Presley songs against three male competitors. Would the producers of the show have made the three guys sing Stevie Nicks? I don’t think so. If you go on what happened tonight, Katherine is in real trouble. However, on the full body of work, she’s still one to beat.

The question becomes: Who gets eliminated tonight? It might be Katherine, which would be a shame. Elliott Yamin is growing on me every week. And I have to admit, Taylor Hicks is pretty talented. Chris Daughty might be in a little trouble, too.

Going into tonight, I would have bet a lot of money that either Elliott or Taylor was the next to go. Now I’m not so sure.

As always, what do you think?

On the record

I’m usually not as self-indulgent as this post will make me out to seem, but I figure my best chance of following through on my pledge to get healthier is to make my mission public.

In January, I went to the doctor expecting bad news. And boy did he deliver. My cholesterol was at 226. My triglycerides were at 285. My blood pressure was borderline high. So I decided then and there that I was going to try and do something about it.

I’ve been working out at the YMCA for more than three months now. Here’s the latest: I have lost 29 pounds. My cholesterol is 171; my triglycerides are 170. My blood pressure is under control and I feel better than I have in a long while.

The key for me is continuing the workout regimen. It doesn’t come as naturally for me as it does a lot of people. Right now, for instance, I’m having to fight a little bit to come up with the energy to get to the gym. But I’m determined to lead this kind of lifestyle for as long as I have a lifestyle.

My doctor is impressed. And there’s no one I would rather impress.