Archive for September, 2009

Not Really Hungry

September 24th, 2009

How quickly I forget.

Every single time that I stop eating junk and focus on eating real food – I feel so much better and I find that I’m not really hungry.

It’s been more than a week since I had junk food.  Instead, I’ve been eating lots of fruits, vegetables, nuts, and some lean meats.  I’ve been down this same road dozens of times, but I’m always amazed at how much better I feel when I get rid of the junk and just eat real food.

Usually, this is the point where I head to the gym and just kill myself on the treadmill.  This time, I’m going to try something just a little different.  I’m just going to focus on my eating, spend some time playing outside with the kids – and slowly work in some exercise.  Again, my goal is to avoid “feeling like I’m on a diet” – and just live.

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Throwing Away The Scale And The Number

September 23rd, 2009

It’s time.  After almost fifteen years of worrying about my weight – the actual number on the scale – I’m done.

I’m not going to weigh myself, anymore.

I was watching a commercial today.  I’m not sure, but I think it was for some weight loss product.  Anyway, I noticed that the folks in the commercial were throwing their scales out.  It struck me – that’s what I should do.

Even when I’m losing weight, the scale always depresses me.  Seriously, I’ve weighed myself, several times a month, since I was 12 years old.  And I’m tired.  I’m tired of worrying about “the number”.  Heck, I’m tired of seeing “the number” go down, feeling elated – and them immediately thinking, “Oh, now I have to be even LOWER tomorrow”.

I’ve starved myself because of the “the number”.

I’ve eaten like a fool because of “the number”.

I’ve been frustrated by “the number”.

I’ve been appalled by “the number”.

Now, I’m down with “the number”.

Instead of worrying about how much I weigh, I’m going to enjoy my life – and work very, very hard to just be healthy.

I’ll know if I’m losing weight.  I’ll know if I’m gaining muscles.  I’ll know how I’m doing – and I will no longer be bound to that square foot of self-image determiner.

As a concession to the No. Calories Needed site, I will weigh myself, once a year, on December 31st.  Other than that, I’m done.

Seriously, I’m done.

Whew.  I legit feel better.

By the way, I haven’t eaten a single piece of junk food this week – and I’ve spent several hours playing football with my son and working outside.  See.  I don’t need no stinking scale.  Rock on!

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No Junk Yesterday

September 22nd, 2009

I had a great day eating-wise on Monday.  I avoided all junk food – and had a great vegetable-only stir-fry for supper.

It’s amazing how much better I feel when I avoid junk food, wheat-based foods, and starches.  Note to self – REMEMBER HOW YOU FEEL TODAY!

I didn’t get to go to the gym, but I DID spend some awesome time with my son, playing a game of football in the front yard.  I’ve also signed up toe be his flag football coach.  Yikes!

I’m not going to make dieting my number 1 priority, as I have in the past.  Instead, I’m just going to focus on living – and finding small ways to improve my health.  Obsessing about food (when eating it or avoiding it) just isn’t healthy.  Instead, I’m just going to fill my days with stuff to do, and find other things to do with my time than eat junk.

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A Much Better Week

September 21st, 2009

I’ve had a much better week this week.  For the most part, I’ve done a better job of eating healthy foods.  I’m excited about going back to the gym today.  I finally feel like a human being – and now it’s time to be a human doing!

I have decided to avoid the scale, at least for this week.  I know how I am, and if my weight is as high as I think it is, I’ll just get depressed.  So, I’m just going to eat the right foods, get some exercise, drink my water, and I’ll weigh in when I’m ready.

I’m looking forward to hitting the track this evening.  My daughter has gymnastics, the weather is nice, so it should be a great day for a little jogging.  I’m a LONG way from where I was back in March, but I have to start somewhere.

Blogging here, each day, even if I don’t have much to say, keeps me accountable.  So, I’ll continue.  Thanks for stopping by.

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One More Shot

September 16th, 2009

Finally, I think I’m well.

I’ve been sick, on and off, for the better part of four weeks.  It’s been almost two months since I last wrote an article here at No. Calories.  I wish I had a better excuse / reason, but the truth is, I just haven’t felt well.  My kids have been sick, my wife has been sick, and I’ve been sick.  Thankfully, we are feeling better.

It looks like I’m going to have to start over with my weight loss.  I haven’t been to the gym in a long time and I’ve been eating a lot of comfort food.

I woke up this morning, had some scrambled eggs and a few turkey sausage links.  At lunch, I had a salad with some lettuce, dill pickles, a couple slices of turkey bacon, and some cashews.  I’ve once again ditched the soft drinks and I’ve had six glasses of water.

Tomorrow, I’ll head to the store to stock up on some healthy food and I’ll hit the gym.  Tonight, after church, I’ll go for a walk on the treadmill, for a bit of exercise.

I hope you all have been doing well.

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I’ll dare to step on a scale Monday.

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