Half The Size, Twice The Man!

Way too busy, good or bad?

// August 4th, 2011 // Comments Off // Journal

Some weeks, I don’t even get to write about my food experiences. It’s sad really. I have the blog up, but I’m not sitting down with time to think through what I want to say. The last few weeks have been chaotic for me. I feel good that I have made mostly good choices, but I have not made all good choices.

One of my favorite meals has been the Crabcake Salad at the Loveland Cafe. Tami makes such a delicious meal, I always look forward to the weekend so I might have the opportunity to partake of one. I have been usually eating yogurt & fruit in the morning, with some type of frozen meal for lunch. Those usually run 270-400 calories for the meals. We’ve been good when we eat at home, but we sometimes are too rushed and end up eating fast food, which of course really have very few “good” choices.

My goal is to continually get more intentional about choices. When I take the time to evaluate the decision, rather than react, I usually make a good choice. Pray for wisdom and patience. Ooh, did I really say that?

Another rough week

// July 16th, 2011 // Comments Off // Journal

Boy, I’ll be glad when this project at work is finished. I am having no energy to write things down. I’ve been mostly good in the food department, having a few days when I have overindulged at night but it was due to not eating lunch. Bad Don! I need to be consistent about eating regularly so that I don’t get in the habit of large meals. Plus spreading it out is much better for the metabolism. (more…)

Two very long days in one week

// June 29th, 2011 // Comments Off // Journal

Wow, two long days. I worked until 9PM on Monday and again tonight. Both nights Vickie had a video shoot, so it’s not too hard a decision to just get some extra work in. It does make a long day though. And I am not yet in the proper habit of eating every few hours, so I ended up eating at weird intervals. I started at 8:30 this morning with a Waffle House Fiesta Omelet. I get mine with no ham and extra mushrooms, so it’s not too bad for me. Because I did not have lunch with me, we grabbed a chicken biscuit for my later. I ended up eating that around noon and Vickie dropped off some goodies around 4 as she went to her shoot. I ended up eating the apple she brought, but nothing else, so we stopped by Wendy’s for the ultimate chicken grill sandwich. It’s a lot of carbs for me, but not too many calories I bet.  (more…)

How much can happen in just 4 days?

// June 9th, 2011 // Comments Off // Journal

Well, Day 4 went pretty well. In fact, I’m a little light on the calories, but you know what they say… When you get to the end of the day and you’re hungry… go to bed

Today was a bit of a weird day. I started with a banana and an 80 calorie yogurt. I didn’t get hungry until 3 or so, (more…)

I had a great day!

// January 5th, 2010 // Comments Off // Journal

I had a great day today. I’m doing some things in my life right now to get back in touch with my Lord, in order to reel back in some of my addictive behaviors. I’ve shared how my Holidays were falling back into some bad habits in the food arena. I should be weighing in today, barring snow issues. I’m anxious to get back to the new behavior. I was just listening to a friend talk about his pursuit of a balanced life and how he struggles and is struggling right now. That’s when I realized, I need to share with you as well.

Struggle for me arises when I try to take the reins back. I let my life grow slowly out of control, probably like a lot of us do. Being a man, (I guess), I tend to not ask for help until things are falling apart. I’m often that way with God. Rather than sharing with Him how I’m feeling and how I need His help, He watches me spiral down until I cry uncle!

Winter is a bad time for a lot of people. It’s hard to get out and exercise if you aren’t part of a gym. It’s even a struggle to make it there when the weather is bad outside. Perseverance is the key to success here. We must push through to the other side. I think for myself, the reason I don’t push through is that things often look too formidable to overcome. I guess that’s why God wants us to be in relationship with Him. It’s always easier to achieve something when there’s two of you. Especially when one is God. I’ve always loved the poem Footprints, which is a story about how God carries us when we fall. He so wants to be there for us. He wants to lift us up when we fall down. I encourage you to reach up for Him. He’s there! He hasn’t gone anywhere!

This week I am getting back into the food plan. I’m changing from fast food to smart food. I am recognizing that I have a purpose on Earth and God wants me to fulfill it, so that I can get to know who He is! Every day, we need to understand that we are fighting against more than our bad decisions. There are forces warring over us in the heavenly realm. Every day we are successful, every day we ask God to be a part of our lives, it strikes a blow to the heart of our enemy.

Join with me today and ask God to be part of your life. Spend some time with Him and see what He has to say about you. You might find He is your biggest supporter. I’m betting you do!

I bid you Good Health!

Dont hide, your inspiration could be anywhere

// December 8th, 2009 // Comments Off // Journal

I just wanted to relay a story. I went to Loveland’s City Council meeting last night. A friend, Linda Cox, had been elected in November and was being sworn in. So we went to video record the ceremony and to wish her congratulations. While we were there, we met some new people. Vickie is, of course, very excited for me and she keeps telling people I have lost 30+ pounds, which really excites people. In turn, they are very encouraging to me as well. I, of course, am very happy to talk about my weight loss and what I am doing to change my lifestyle. (more…)

Ending November

// December 1st, 2009 // Comments Off // Journal

Wow, I cannot believe November is almost over, whoops there it went, it is over. Winter is setting in here in Ohio, but it’s time to turn up the heat. I am doubling down on the food tracking efforts. I need to really pay attention because I sometimes want to fall back into bad habits.

Interestingly, people tend to lose steam this time of year, perhaps because of the gray days and shortage of sunlight. I want to encourage you to reach down and pull out that drive. Nurture it, because right now you are fighting the natural cycle that animals follow, to hibernate. Luckily, we are not animals and can overcome these feelings! Find someone close to you to lean on when the times are rough. If you don’t have anyone, call me! Support is the most important thing when you are trying to change your life. I try to lean more on God when I am in this place; if you’re comfortable, seek Him in this change of life. He will be worthy of your trust. (more…)