Tuesday, March 27, 2007

From ProFootballTalk.com

Here's an article that I read today which makes so much sense. I don't want the skins to trade for Briggs. Granted he may be a back to back pro-bowler, he doesn't play in the 4-3 scheme that Greg Williams employs. Personally, I would like the skins to trade down in the first round and acquire an additional pick in the 2nd, then...trade down again in the 1st round and acquire a 3rd round pick. That way, they'll have a 1st, 2nd and 3rd round pick in the draft.


Wishful thinking I'm sure....


BRIGGS-TO-'SKINS MAKES NO SENSE

Apart from the fact that Bears linebacker Lance Briggs became a star in a pure Tampa 2 scheme that the Redskins don't run, there's another reason why it makes no sense, in our view, for the 'Skins to add Briggs to the team.

With two big-money free agent linebackers -- Marcus Washington and London Fletcher-Baker -- already in the starting lineup, the 'Skins wouldn't be getting the best return on their investment in Washington, Fletcher-Baker, and Briggs.

Why? Because a defense has three linebackers on the field roughly half of the time.

In the nickel and dime defenses, linebackers are replaced by defensive backs. Teams use the nickel whenever the opponent brings in a third receiver. Typically, that happens in second and long or third and more than three or four yards.

At a time when the 'Skins are still thought to be interested in adding Dre' Bly to a corps of cornerbacks that includes Carlos Rogers and Fred Smoot, it's simply not a good investment of cap dollars to write a big bonus check to Briggs, unless the team is thinking about parting ways with Washington and his base salary of $4 million in 2007.

Snack Time!!

Okay, so yea....I got a little hungry as the day grew longer. But I controlled myself, told myself to just wait for your snack.

I ate 2 slices of Lean Roast Beef and an Orange. I washed it down with my 5th glass of water.

Oh, and yes...I have pissed and it was somewhat clear...I'd like it clearer though....

Developing....

Water...water....water...

Three glasses down and I have yet to pee.... What's wrong with me? I can't wait to see if it's going to be clear or yellow... Whenever it's clear I usually can't walk because I'm hammered drunk, now it's going to be clear because I'm filled with water. FUN!!

PS-Now I'm getting hungry....this isn't good. I'll snack at 3pm.

Story developing....

Day 1: Lunch

Lunch came and I must admit, I wasn't very hungry. I believe I'm going through the trials and tribulations of changing my body's habits. For instance, I usually eat a fairly substantial lunch and dinner, but don't eat a breakfast. Today I had the Nutrisystem Cereal so I wasn't all that hungry come lunch time.

My first lunch experience was with a nutrisystem entree called Pasta with Beef....it's very much like a Chef Boyardee dish except half the size. It was actually very tasty! I then followed it up with some salad and fat-free Balsamic Vinaigrette which amazingly only has 5 calories per serving. It was also tasty... I was supposed to eat a carb (slice of bread) and some protein (slice of roast beef) but I elected not too since I wasn't hungry.

To be honest, it was fine and not hard to follow... Let's just see if it carries on...

PS-I'm on my third glass of water....I need to drink more... It's 1:30 and I've only had 2 1/2 glasses....I need to speed it up!

Before I forget...


Here is a "before" picture that I'm showing you to see how much of a fat-ass I am. Hopefully as the weeks go by, you will see a reduced belly. Stay posted for updated side profile pics.....

Day 1

Well, it's Day 1 in the NuTrav diet plan. Let me first explain what each day will consist of so you know exactly what I'm putting in my body on a daily basis. The Nutrisystem people want you to use this checklist or diary of your progress. Here's an example:

Breakfast
  • A Nutrisystem Entree
  • Fruit
  • Dairy or Protein
  • Low Glycemic Carb
Lunch
  • Nutrisystem Lunch Entree
  • Dairy or Protein
  • Salad
  • Low Glycemic Carb
  • 2 tbsp fat-free dressing (if desired)
Snack
  • Fruit
  • Dairy or Protein
Dinner
  • Nutirsystem Dinner Entree
  • Vegetables
  • Salad or Fruit
  • Fat
  • Low Glycemic Carb
  • 2 tbsp fat-free dressing (if desired)
Dessert
  • Nutrisystem Dessert
Must drink 8 glasses (8 oz.) of water per day

So, as you can see the diet is somewhat strict, but it's very easy to follow. As long as you complete your steps, you should be fine.

So far, as of 9:00 am I have had:
Nutrisystem Cereal, an Orange, a glass of 1/2% Milk, and a piece of bread. That has covered all of the 4 steps for the breakfast portion of the plan. I'll be back to blog about the rest.

Enjoy and please feel free to comment as we go along....