This is me. November 29, 2008 at a memorial service for mom and dad. I was just beginning the journey and still trying to figure out what's what. I thought perhaps it would be good to give a little more exposition that would help explain why I kept putting off starting the journey. I am a husband still in love with his wife and willing to make her priority over everything right after God. I am a professor by calling and trade. I am currently working on closing up a Phd. I could say that my schedule kept me from doing anything about my problem but that would be foolish. I could say that my grief caused me from going forward but everyone goes through something. Simply put, I just didn't want to do it.
When this picture was taken, I had already made the decision to change. I was two months in to the enhanced vitamins that I was taking and had already begun to alter my eating. The only problem was that if you lose with very little gimmick, it does not come off right away. I had to determine not to eat certain foods. First went the sodas, which I now occasionally drink but only the 100 calorie kind. Then went the sweets which at first seemed worse than it was. Then went a list of foods or situations that I knew were my extreme weaknesses - buffets, fried foods, deserts, pizza, chinese food, and fast food in general were the start. Now, I still have pizza once in a while but it is a great while and I don't take in anymore than I am willing to suffer through later. Translation, two pieces that's it, period. Deserts are not out of the question but only small amounts and only if I share. I have grown in appreciation for Applebee's desert shooters when it just has to happen. I discovered I was eating in my car a bunch which meant that I had to begin to plan food ahead of time which was no great feat considering my schedule. I was up before dawn and asleep past dark. I told myself that I would be rewarded for working so hard. Yes, you can see the reward in the picture. Once I determined that I had to make an exchange, I began to discover that if you eat the right amount of raw fruits, vegetables, and nuts, it's possible to keep things in check.
Overall, I still eat fast food but I am very judicious about what I order. I know it drives them nuts but it is possible to get a dry chicken sandwich, two chicken soft tacos will still do the trick, and no more hamburgers. Discipline is the key as is constantly staying aware of what I am consuming at the time.
Tomorrow, we'll walk through what a typical day looks like for me as far as food. Remember, October 30 is coming soon.
BA
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