When kids are growing up, what is a sure-fire way to get them to do chores? Post a list on the refrigerator. The public humiliation of not getting smilie-face stickers for each day can act as a stick, and the pride of filling up every row, every day can act as a carrot.

To help me with my New Years' resolutions, I decided that I needed a fridge to post my workout data to. However, the microfridge in the dorm room was not going to suffice. It's too low to the ground and only three other people ever see it. Instead, I am creating a virtual refrigerator door, right here on this website. Right now, it's very simple: a list of the things I'm supposed to do every day, and the results of those activities. If I don't work out, you'll know it. My performance can now be pushed by everyone walking past the virtual icebox.

In the future, I plan to make The Fridge much more robust. It'll give you more data, make entry for me a LOT easier, and even let you join in. It hardly seems fair to consume an entire refrigerator door with only my stuff, so, if you so choose, you will be able to keep track of your goals. I'll have more information about the specific features once they're completed. I hope that you will find The Fridge as useful as I do.

So, what are you waiting for? Check it out, and be sure to stop by on a regular basis to help make sure that I don't start slacking off.

Update (March 14): My workouts have been going well. My ability to keep up with this log has not. I greatly appreciate everyone's help in keeping me honest until daily workouts became a habit rather than a chore.