A good friend changed his eating and exercise routine, developed a new lifestyle and is now healthier than he has been in years. Jack feels good and looks great. Last week, he encouraged me to change my eating and exercise habits to lose weight. Now, Jack is disgusted by fried foods, desert, and lovely sauces. Fat people also disgust my friend Jack.
Last week, Jack and I had lunch with Harriet. They spoke about me when I left the table. It seems they believe Jack's progress has had no impact on my weight outlook. What my friends didn't realize is that at the first of the year, another friend, Carol, and I made our 2010 goals. One of my goals is to be a size 14 by June, 2010. Since my conversation with Carol, I increased my walking and managed to slowly decrease my food intake. About 3 weeks ago, I developed ferocious cravings for sweets and calorie dense foods. I felt angry that these two friends, whom I see rather frequently, never noticed my pre-crash changes. They assumed that I always eat poorly and I never exercise. They feel I am making excuses for not adopting a healthier lifestyle. I simply did not broadcast my journey because I didn't want the pressure I knew I would impose upon myself to "be good".
So, at week's end, Jack suggested I write down what I eat for a week; every morsel that goes into my mouth. After analyzing my childish anger and deciding I am in control of my journey, I took him up on it. After keeping a one-week food diary, I will determine what changes need to be made and how to implement them. Already the task of keeping the diary, less than two days now, has been empowering. This has a chance of working on my terms!
I weighed in on Thursday April 8th at 220 pounds. Today, I weigh 219 (after a Big Mac and 1/2 order of fries). So far, I walked 2.1 miles, drank 116.915 ounces of water, and averaged 3 meals daily. I will end the day with at least 100 ounces of water consumed. Not bad for someone who's not really trying!
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