NFL 13 Late Season Picks

Were 3/4 of the way through the season and things are starting to solidify. I know my picks look almost exactly like the If the Season Ended Today scenario but thats the way it is this year. Only a few teams actually showed up and several of them are only a game away from clinching their spot in the playoffs.

AFC
East: Patriots (9-3)
One more win and they take the division.

North: Ravens Bengals (8-4)
The Ravens could make a run for the division but I feel like the Bengals will hang on.

South: Colts (8-4)
This weeks win over the Titans brings the Colts to just one win away from clinching the worst division in the league.

West: Broncos (10-2)
Mid season I said that the Broncos were going to have to be the ones to take out the Chiefs. Well they have, twice.

Wildcard: Chiefs (9-3), Titans Dolphins (6-6)
The Chiefs will be the 5th seed this year. As for the last seed in the AFC, who knows. Its likely that a team with an 8-8 record gets a wild card spot in the AFC. Currently it would be the 6-6 Ravens but I am going to have to change my pick to the Dolphins.

NFC
East: Cowboys (7-5)
The Cowboys have an easier schedule but the Eagles are hot on their heels. This one could come down to their week 17 matchup.

North: Lions (7-5)
The Lions have been very fortunate that their two capable rivals starting quarterbacks are both injured.

South: Saints (9-3)
The Saints should win this division. That said, they still have to play the Panthers, twice.

West: Seahawks (11-1)
The Seahawks are easily the best team in the league right now.

Wild Card: 49ers (8-4), Packers Panthers (9-3)
Well, the loss of Aaron Rodgers was too much for the Packers to overcome and I seriously doubt they will be going to the playoffs this year. Also, it looks like the Panthers are legit.

I still like the Broncos and Seahawks in the Super Bowl.

8:09:10 11/12/13

Wii Fit U

The new Nintendo Fit game is out. (Play it!) Its only available for download right now, but its free! You download it and then have 30 days to use it (you do need to have a balance board). If you like it, you just buy the little pedometer (a pedometer is a device that counts your steps, not your trustworthiness around children) that they make, the Wii Fit Fit Meter, for $20 and then you get to keep the game, forever.

Ive been using it for a week now and have lost more than 3 pounds. Its not much really, the first 10 are always easy for me. Hopefully this new game will keep me motivated to keep at it. Its really exciting to see how far Ive walked every day and how much altitude Ive climbed. There are also a lot of new activities that I really enjoy.

NFL 13 Mid Season Picks

With week 9 almost over its time to pick my midseason picks.

AFC
East: Patriots (7-2)
Sure the Jets have beaten the Pats and the Saints; theyve also lost to the Steelers and Titans. I just dont see them finishing ahead of the Patriots.
North: Ravens Bengals (6-3)
I dont know what I was thinking. The Ravens are dead to me. Im happy the won the Super Bowl last year but Im over it now.
South: Colts (5-2)
AFC South? Who cares.
West: Broncos (7-1)
This is the division to watch. I feel like the Broncos are going to win out but its going to be up to them to stop the Chiefs because it doesnt look like anyone else is up to the challenge.
Wildcard: Chiefs (9-0), Titans (4-4)
One of the wildcard spots is going to either the Broncos or Chiefs. The other, who frickin knows. Im going to stick with the Titans, not because I think theyre any more likely than any one else but because I picked them in the early season.

NFC
East: Cowboys (5-4)
Apparently a last minute win against the 1-7 Vikings is a big deal in the NFC East.
North: Lions (5-3)
The Lions are going to need help if theyre going to beat out the Packers. This is why Ill be rooting for the Bears tomorrow night.
South: Saints (6-2)
The Panthers are only a game behind, flying high on a 4 game winning streak, but those 4 wins are against teams with a total of 6 combined wins.
West: Seahawks (8-1)
I suppose the 49ers could catch the Seahawks but its not going to happen.
Wildcard: 49ers (6-2), Packers (5-2)
The Panthers and Bears have a shot. I probably should have the Lions here if Im being honest.

So Im sticking with my initial picks, with the exception of the Ravens. I still like the Broncos and Seahawks in the Super Bowl.

Early Season Picks 2013

Holy moly, Its already week 7 of the NFL season and I havent given my early season picks. So, here they are.

AFC East: New England Patriots. Lets face it folks, this division doesnt really want to go to the playoffs this season. None of the teams have looked that great but fortunately for the Patriots, someone has to represent the East.
AFC North: Baltimore Ravens. While none of these teams are doing particularly well either (1-4 Steelers, WTF) I think the Ravens have had some tough losses and will pick things up in the second third of the season.
AFC South: Indianapolis Colts.
AFC West: Denver Broncos. 16-0? 19-0?
Wildcard: Kansas City Chiefs, Tennessee Titans

NFC East: Dallas Cowboys. Again, there has to be a division winner. I think the Cowboys lose the least amount of games.
NFC North: Detroit Lions. This may be wishful thinking but Im going for it.
NFC South: New Orleans Saints.
NFC West: Seattle Seahawks. This will be the team to beat in the playoffs.
Wildcard: Green Bay Packers, San Francisco 49ers

I havent paid nearly as much attention this year as in the past so youll have to cut me some slack for pretty much matching up with the "If the season ended now" scenario. My Super Bowl pick is the Broncos over the Seahawks.

Project 185 Update

Hudsy McBudsy and I have been busy running the last couple weeks. Weve completed the first 3 weeks of the Couch to 5K running program. This, along with keeping a pretty good record of what Ive been eating, has allowed me to lose 7.3 pound. I have about 25 pounds to go and 2 and a half months to get there.

Just the Two of Us

Apparently Ive started 3 different posts over the last few months and didnt finish any of them. Not a one of there was more than half done and they all had the same basic theme. Heres the gist...

Ive given myself 3 months to get back to the weight I was when we moved back to Michigan, 185 pounds. Theres no reason why I cant be at that weight and maintain it. Daddys gotta look good in his swim trunks while were floating around the Atlantic Ocean on our cruise. I plan on using both exercise and diet to get there. According to Wii Fit Plus, I have about 30 pounds to lose and heres how I plan on doing it.

(Boobie girl for Teresa) ---->

Hudson and I have been out doing the Couch to 5k training. (Today was day 2.) Its the same thing I started four months ago in November. I got through almost the entire training but then completely stopped 2 months ago. Weve started from the beginning but I think we might take fewer days off. In addition to the running, I plan to be a good dog owner and start walking him on non running days. I also am looking forward to the Spring so I can get the bike out.

As for the eating. Ive started counting calories, again. Im using Fat Secret to keep track of all the eating. They have a mobile app that lets you scan bar codes and automatically puts the nutrition facts in. They help you track how many calories youre burning in a day. You can join groups and challenges. Additionally, I will be using better eating practices. No more fried eggs, eat oatmeal for breakfast at least 3 mornings a week, eating only sugar free Jello after 8, no more pop. Perhaps the most difficult thing Im going to try to do is stop eating food at work that has been fried. This means no more snacking on chips. No more tortilla chips or potato chips or French fries. This is probably the most important step to my success. Theyre always out. They taste good enough.