2011 has been a difficult year.
Yes, I know that is no excuse, but it's taken a lot out of me. Between work (the company I work for has been bought out by another major company... and the work has really just begun), my freelance design projects (I've been getting increased interest in my work and commissions), life in general, and the extended illness and subsequent death of my father have all taken their toll on me and my resolve.
But now I need to get things back on track.
I've been doing a lot of thinking about my health and habits over the last few weeks. In that time, I've thought about my bad eating habits... my many bad eating habits. And my lack of exercise drive in recent months. As I've thought about this, a plan has been slowly forming. Here's my thoughts:
Drinks and Liquid Refreshments: I like to drink... water, coffee, soft drinks, juices, etc. Taking I closer look at this habit, I was shocked and horrified to figure out just how much of my normal caloric intake is from these delightful drinks. On the order of magnitude of around 1000 to 1200 calories each day. Starting tomorrow, it all gets simplified... only water. No flavored drinks of any kind.
Food and Comfort: I am a comfort eater. Boredom, stress, annoyance, sadness, anger... all of these tend to make me reach for a little something to cram in my mouth... and the easier the better. This means vending machine snacks, fast food, and whatever else is at hand (which typically isn't anything all that good. Between overeating and eating the wrong stuff, I'm doing it all wrong. Starting tomorrow, no more fast food, no more vending machines, and pre-planning becomes the key.
Exercise and Sweating to the Oldies: For about a year I've been slacking big time in this department. 2010 was actually a very good year for exercise... I was working out every other day (at minimum), eating somewhat right, and was getting back down toward my fighting weight (I had lost between 30 and 35 lbs... which I have dutifully gained back since). But then I hurt my back and lost the drive. Once I get my eating and drinking habits back in line, I'll be putting my exercise routine back into motion... in a couple weeks.
2012 will become my years for getting back into the groove... just you wait and see.
Wow dude you are ahead of the pack! Lots of our plusser friends (and the other earthlings, too) will be having these same thoughts - in about three weeks. You are the breakout. No "resolutions" for you! That's great. Seems like you have thought this through pretty well too, if the tabs above are any guide. In other words, you are where I WISH I WAS. Good on you. Now, get yourself someone who you can work out with daily! That is the best thing you can do. Oh, besides being kind to yourself...after all you are doing something awesome for yourself and you deserve kindness at the very least for that.
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JohnB
Thanks John! It's about time for me... I've been ready to jump into it again for a few weeks now but have been working up the motivation. Hopefully I can get it going and keep it going.
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