WOW. So many thoughts after yesterday's journal. And I can see that I got a bunch of you thinking and pondering and soul searching too. I like that. Let's put on the thinking-hat now and then - it's good for us!
It's been very interesting to read all your comments, and I really appreciate it. You guys made me think even further too!
Apologies goes to Rpalmst, who now has to spend a full hour reading through my journal and the comments! LOL!
Today, it will be a much shorter journal. I woke up late, and we have a tight schedule, so I can't spend TOO long writing and pondering. If you only knew how long I sometimes spend writing. It's good for me though - it's a great mental exercise.
Yesterday I ended up with 30 minutes of workout, 90 minutes of walking and 150 minutes of exercise bike! It was a LOT of activity for me, but it felt GREAT. However, this morning my back is hurting. I'm not sure if it's actually the exercise, or if it is because I slept in a weird position. We have two single beds tied together, and I woke up in "the hole" in the middle, twisted all weird.
I haven't done my exercises yet, I feel kinda scared doing them, but at the same time I think they'll be good for me.
Then, weather REALLY sucks today. I am supposed to go walking again with Wife, and do a little shopping for our dinner w/guests tonight, and I am not motivated for cold and rain. I'm considering going to the gym instead, but this still means going outside and getting wet. I WILL do one or the other, though. Guarantee it.
The bike will also get another beating. I am just not sure how long time I will have to run it today. We'll see. I will report back tomorrow.
So, what's the result of all this?
The result is that I reached a
NEW LOW today! I am today at 81.6 kgs, and damn proud of it. I still have 1.7 kgs to go until Saturday, so I have to work as hard as possible for it. It's gonna be good, sane foods all the way, a little of my usual low-cal dessert tonight (I might skip this as guests will probably pry my attention away from it), and a few gallons of water.
I will report in tomorrow and let you know how things went.
Today I am thankful
- for ALL buddy participation from you guys! I really enjoy reading your thoughts, and I love reading your journals.
- for Coffee in the morning! This time a delicious tiramitsou (spelling?) flavored coffee. Delish!
- for warm, sunny weather (though it's clearly not here today).
- for great food from Wife tonight. A good, mexican style meal in honor of good friends. It will all be sane, and reasonable for my weight loss journey.
- for such an amazing wife cooking these awesome meals for me.
...and there it is. No topics that will result in hours of reading for all of us! LOL! I'll think of something beefy for tomorrow, maybe... These journals kinda have a mind of their own - you never know what'll happen.
Take care my friends. It's nice to see new readers comment yesterday. It's nice to see how you guys get engaged. I absolutely love it. It's all part of the journey for all of us.
I'll end this journal with a fun, little old pic. This is from my years in the US, Wife took it at a store. Nothing special, nothing weight loss related, just thought it could bring a smile to your faces. See it as a reward for actually reading my whole journal. :)
Life is good!
