Fruity Goodness...

This morning after a bowl of oatmeal, I was able to accomplish quite a few things.  I’ve realized this discipline helps me in other parts of my life.  It’s so easy to take a lazy day, but I was able to stick to it. I’m only at day three, but I am still pretty proud of myself.  I know this is the real deal.  It has to be. I was getting a little hungry this afternoon between my lunch and dinner times,...

Plan Your Meals...

After some serious investigating, I learned I spent more on restaurant dining this month than absolutely necessary.  It’s so ridiculous, I am going to be making some changes in this department as well. My job isn’t close to home, so coming back for lunch isn’t feasible.  But I did buy a few frozen meals that I’ll be taking with me. In addition to saving money, cutting back on eating out will...

Chicken and Veggies...

After my supper last night, I have a whole new outlook on Instant Rice. So much in fact, I had some for lunch today. My dinner this evening consisted of chicken and some steamed vegetables. If you haven’t tried these steamed vegetables (microwave for seven minutes) they’re very good and worth your money. Might not be the greatest name in the world for your product, but it’s definitely tasty.  As...

What I Consumed, Consumed Me...

A typical day for me a year or so ago would go like this: Breakfast:  Left-overs from the night before.  (Typically a full box of Chinese food) Lunch:  Often a combination of two meals, depending on what I was in the mood for.  Big Macs, nuggets, Whoppers, fries.  Always the large size. Dinner:  Usually something big, like chicken fried steak, two sides of mashed potatoes, sour cream.  Soda.  I drink a lot, very...

Bike Crunches...

Before leaving for work this morning (and before getting in the shower, in fact), I made it a point to do crunches.  I typically do as many as I can before I can’t anymore, and that number isn’t very high. I ended up around the 70 mark today, which is all right.  Small steps. This evening before I made myself that Teryaki Rice, I used the stationary bike for 20 minutes and I kept the RPM at about 55.  Maybe...

In The Bowl Tonight...

I scarfed down an Asian salad with a few pieces of chicken for lunch today.  That surprisingly filled me up.  It must’ve been the Asian in the salad that gave me such a craving for Chinese food tonight. Thinking I’d eventually give in, I forced myself to ride the stationary bike for 20 minutes.  I realize it wouldn’t even have offset much of the meal I was hoping to eat, but it was a nice start, I...

Will I Regret This?...

There have been times when I looked back and wished I hadn’t done something.  I hope this isn’t one of those times. I never realized how difficult it would be to open yourself up to public inspection.  Especially with something like this.  Right now, I’m feeling a little nervous.  Though, I’m also excited for what I hope to accomplish. At this point, my goal is to eat better and exercise.  I...