I got an email the other day asking if I was going to be bloging more then I have been for the last month or so because they enjoy reading about my journey. It was signed: A Fan! That pumped me up so now i’m committed to keeping this current. Well I weighed in this AM at 276 lbs. just a little short of 275. I think that’s progress. Also, when I ran (some would call in walking) yesterday I got my best time ever in the 5k- 45min and 29 seconds. My goal for the 5k race i’m running in the 3rd Saturday in May is to do a 5k in less then 45 mins. So i’m at least on the right track. Also keep in mind i’m doing all this on a treadmill right now and I know for a fact real running will be completely different.
My wife has been helping our niece with a new store she is opening in IA on Monday nights and Tuesday’s. So when i’m home alone on Monday nights I eat like a pig! Not smart! The good news is I did exercise extra hard for the last few days to make up for my weekend of bad habits and Monday night. It’s funny that I feel so much better when I walk/run vs. eating like a pig but yet when given the chance I still “chomp” on stuff I shouldn’t be chomping on. I guess nearly 50 years of bad habits will take awhile to break. I still have my days i’ll tell you that. So with all my “fans” out there please help those of us that are going through the “ups” and “downs” of healthy living and give us some tips.
Congrats on your progress!! Somebody needs to change the “20″ on your office window! I know what you mean about that “chomping” problem. My best strategy is to make sure that unhealthy stuff isn’t filling the cupboards and fridge so I can set myself up for success against the “chomping.” Have healthy snacks available instead! I’ve been liking Nilla wafers lately and strawberries. Lots of good fruit is the grocery store these days. Make a parfait! OK, you better not be rolling your eyes at me.