24 - The Fitness Experiment

I, as do probably most other testosterone addled males, adore 24. We all want to run round, doing nasty things to nasty terrorists, play with some seriously slick gadgets - a mobile phone that has real time GPS infrared mapping, ooh - useful when out shopping with the missus, and pretend that we too would be hard enough to squeeze a confession out of the most psychotic individuals with nothing but a tube of toothpaste and a cheese grater.

Truth is, the nearest we get to resembling Jack Bauer is shouting at traffic wardens, but we do dream about it.

However, in honour of who I consider to be one of the greatest TV heroes ever (despite the highly suspect undertones and politics of the show and the increasing need for suspension of disbelief), here is the 24 Fitness Experiment.

For the next 24 days I will be following a radical diet and a tough training regime. I might crash and burn by day 15, scarfing down a dozen krispy kreme doughnuts or I might see it through and live to write up the whole experience. Either way, this will be different.

A few things to clear up:
No I can't make you thin in 24 hours. If you're that desperate, may I suggest liposuction?

This is a very personalised programme. I have access to a range of equipment, and more importantly, I have a vague idea on how I'm going to put it all together. Following this programme may or may not deliver results for you.

It will hurt. 24 days is not a lot of time for traditional fitness training. This will be intense, involves heroics and sacrifice, but has no need for hacksaws.

Wish me luck!