Daily Struggle

Everyday I wake up and I mentally plan my meals for the day.  Does everybody do that?

There are times when I am at my weakest point and I get tired of thinking about food all of time.  I don't want to think about food.  There are many more important things to think about ( my parents, my job, my friends, my future..).

Unfortunately if I don't eat there may be health consequences. :) 

One of the most recent theories, that seem to be repeated in different articles, is that I am a food addict.  Instead of taking that drink or toke I reach for the fridge or delivery menu.

It's about dealing with it one day at a time.  It's not about worrying if you will make the right decisions tomorrow.  It's not about obsessing about the mistakes you made yesterday.  It's about making the right choices today. 

Eat that healthy meal.                Put in the tae bo cd.

Start again.

Challenges - Good & Bad

The past 2 weeks have been full of challenges.

Challenges (bad):

I have not had internet at home for over a week (during my vacation).  I put in my car for oil change and battery replacement, 3 days and $1,200 dollars later I get my car back just in time to go back to work.

So I was home with no car and no internet for 4 days, eating healthy was another challenge good and bad.  I did eat healthy, but I don't think I did well with the amount of calories that were consumed.

Challenges (good and very good):

One of the reasons I have been stressed the last few weeks is because I was preparing to propose to Benita.  We were coming up on our 2 year anniversary and I felt I was ready to make that final step.  Even though we had been talking about marriage, there was still that little nagging worry of her saying no or not liking the ring that I chose for her.

Well, she gave me a very enthusiastic yes and that made a me a very happy man.  We started the 1st full day of our engagement by going to church and I think that was the best way to start the rest of our lives.

I know that Benita will be a good partner to help me get healthier, so that we can have many years together.

I am re-energized to lose weight for the wedding and the other good reasons.  I hope to have a working computer again soon, so that I can be more consistent in my blogging.

Thanks to my family and friends for the congratulations and support.

Stress - Part 2

I decided to not weigh myself on Friday, I was just too chicken.

This has been a long week at work, my car is falling apart, my 2 year anniversary with Benita is coming up.  And I have reacted by not making the best eating choices. 

Although I did not totally give up, each day I had one really bad meal.

I just couldn't face my week of failures.  It's just a temporary set back and I will get back on the horse.  Of course it would have to be a really big horse.  : )

This week: I get back to the workouts, I get back to good eating choices, I get back to using my Diet to Go meals.