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I am finding that I am not as in control of myself as I would like to believe.
We made the very difficult decision to have Jazz, our dog of 14 years, put down on Saturday. She had been battling some health issues and had really been going downhill during the last two months. After some indications this past week, we knew it was time. I have never had to do this before and was holding it together until I watched her drift away.
It hurt so bad.
I came home and started eating and eating. I had an appearance for the station at RVR and all the time that I am smiling and so many people are telling me that I look great and what a wonderful job I'm doing - All I could think about was eating....I wanted funnel cake, ice cream, pudding (BTW, who sells pudding at an extremely hot, outdoor event?), fries, soda, lemonade and even cotton candy. And I don't like cotton candy.
Now, I can tell you that I was able to keep myself to a pit ham sandwich, one buffalo burger and some sweet potato fries. However, on the way home we stopped to get some water and I shoved Nutter-butters, a fig newton and some chocolate milk down before we got home.
I'm not sure if I am sad or angry or both. I'm angry that anyone has to make decisions like this. Sad that my "furry" kid won't be licking my face. It is the way things are. It is Life.
Now I just have to figure out how to deal with this wave of emotion without eating myself into oblivion. Prayers are welcome.
Mike
Jazz Alley 1994-2008
Welcome to another milestone!
Current Weight: 323
Last Week's Weight: 325
Loss for the Week: 2
Starting Weight: 383 Total Loss: 60!!!!
I'm not sure why but this seems bigger but I am really happy to hit this mark. It feels good!
Live Well, Live Healthy!
Mike
Current Weight: 325
Last Week's Weight: 327
Loss for the Week: 2
Starting Weight: 383 Total Loss: 58I will tell you that I'm happy for the loss this week but I really was feeling like it was going to be more. I spent two full days on the road in Nashville for meetings which always seems to affect my week. I ate well - no biscuits and gravy or chicken-fried anything! Fish, chicken and veggies...and they were good. However, I think that just the disruption of the travel sets me back. I wonder how folks who live on the road keep fit. There never seems to be enough time to go to the workout room or the pool - it is always an early breakfast or late dinner meeting or a plane to catch.
Well, it is a normal week coming up so I am going to push for a bigger loss. Our pool is open full-time now and Matt loves to swim and our home office is almost done. These things help me to keep moving and manage my time better. All of which means more rest and a better frame of mind to focus on what is important!
Live Well, Live Healthy,
Mike
Friday the 13th...Bad luck? No Way!
Current Weight: 327
Last Week's Weight: 329
Loss for the Week: 2
Starting Weight: 383 Total Loss: 56Ok, I finally feel like I'm getting back on track. It was a good week with food but I have decided that I am going to help kick-start my system by cutting back on my carbs next week. one of the great things about the SupperThyme Fast Tack program is that I can choose my own meals each week. So, if I want to cut back on carbs, I just order more eggs, fish and veggies and less of the meals with pasta (Eventhough it is low-carb, it still has some).
Let me encourage you to focus on your eating this summer. Many people think Winter is the toughest time to lose weight. However, I believe that summer poses the biggest threat. Days at the pool, beach, picnics, cookouts, amusement parks and so-on. Planning is the key! It is not my strongest suit. I have to work to make sure that I have the things (food & snacks) I need. Ones that will work with what ever situation I'm going into. Also, check websites for amusement parks and restaurants to find the places that have meals and snacks that would be healthier. Most parks have at least a few spots to take care of those of us working to stay (or get) healthy.
I hope that helps! Let's make this a great summer!
Live Well, Live Healthy!
Mike
Ok, Ok...Many people have asked me to post a new photo to show the 50+ pounds I have lost.
Well, check to the right and you will see my original picture and a current shot. I'm not going to be asked to do the cover of GQ anytime soon but even I can see the difference. It feels good.
Live Well, Live Healthy!
Mike
Can you say "Yo-yo?"...
Current Weight: 329
Last Week's Weight: 328
Gain for the Week: 1
Starting Weight: 383 Total Loss: 54What can I tell you? It was a tough week. Not so much on the eating side but the exercise and enough sleep side. Didn't get enough of either!
I spent a good portion of the week trying to get things arraigned at the house so it will allow me to spend more time there and less tied to the office. This will allow me the time to rest in the afternoon but still get my work done. Thus letting me get to bed earlier which makes it easier to get up to workout.
It just seems like I had to give up this week to do things better in the long term. If I stick to my guns, then it will be worth it. But I have to really plan. (not my strongest trait!) It is easy to make that an excuse. So, if you see me post something like this in the next few weeks - you have my permission to call me out and tell me that I am just making excuses. HA!
Here is to a better next week!
Live Well, Live Healthy!
Mike
Jazz Alley 1994-2008
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