Going To Play Golf
This afternoon, I’m going to a two day golf retreat, with a friends church. I’m excited about dusting off the old clubs and playing. I went for a brisk walk this morning, and I just finished these stretches. I feel great, I’m down a few pounds, and I’ve learned how to quit obsessing about food (or dieting). All is good.
Eating Before I Get Hungry
I woke up this morning and did some writing over at No Credit Needed. I’ve written an article about time management that you might like.
As I was writing the article, it hit me that I never wait until I’m in crisis mode to make financial decisions. No, I have plans in place for managing my money and my finances. But, when it comes to eating, I am almost always in ‘crisis mode’.
I usually eat - and then over eat - only when I am ‘hungry’. And, by hungry, I mean starving. So, I create this never-ending loop of starvation, gorging, starvation, gorging.
As hard as it is to admit, I haven’t done very well the past three weeks. I haven’t gained any weight, but I haven’t lost any either. And, I think that the main reason is that I went back to my old habits of trying to ‘diet’ - instead of following the 4 Golden Rules.
This morning, I sat down at the table, well before I actually ‘got hungry’ - and I ate a very small amount of food. Now, two hours later, I’m not quite ‘hungry’, but I know that I will be in just a little bit. So, I’m going to go ahead and eat, BEFORE I feel like I’m starving, and see how that works.
Finally, Life Is Back To Normal
I’ve been sick for the better part of the last week. So has my wife. And my daughter. And my little boy. Thankfully, the new baby seems to be doing just fine. But, today, we all feel much better. I’m going to sit down for my first meal of the day, and I’m going to use the 4 Golden Rules.
I must admit, the past three weeks have been tough, dealing with the stress of the birth and then being sick. But, it feels so good to have the other kids back in school and to be able to get back to our regular schedule. Mommy is staying home with baby and I’m able to get back to my regular work.
I think I’m going to have a little turkey bacon and some strawberries. I’m also going to drink a very large glass of water. I feel a bit dehydrated, and I know that the water will make me feel so much better.
