One of the things I like about the new year is that it's like throwing out my old worn clothes and putting on a new wardrobe. Some stuff looks used but it's still comfortable to wear. My attempt to lose weight last year didn't go so well and so I'm throwing it out and forgetting it. My plan to eat healthily was sound. I just got side tracked a lot. So I'm going to hang on to that.
I have got a big carbohydrate hangover. TB and I went out to BJ's to pick up some things we needed. We went to the frozen hors d'oerves section and flipped out. We were probably hungry at the time. Anyway, we picked up several different kinds of goodies. We planned to have all of that for dinner and for snack on New Year's.
Not a very sound idea.
Next year, I hope we remember that a nice thick juicy steak, fried onions, and a baked potato would be better for us.
Last night, I talked to my brother for the first time in almost 10 years. Another day when I'm feeling more chatty I'll want to remember what happened to drive us apart for so long. The short version is that it had to do with parents and alcohol and hurt feelings and a screwy sense of priorities. I am at the point in life where it feels totally useless to focus on old wrongs and old hurts. There is not a thing that can be done to change any of that history. All I can do is learn from it and move on.
It was just good to hear his voice.
Thursday Three:
1. Name three new year resolutions.
Lose 10% of my total body weight by 7/31/04
Exercise on the treadmill at least 4 times a week for 50 minutes
Be more vigilant about sticking to healthy food choices
2. How will you go about following them?
I have a treadmill here and plan to walk on it in the mornings. To prevent boredom, I’ll watch an episode of ER or Homicide as I walk.
I’m going to be more aware of which foods I’m eating and I will make the right choices most of the time, 7 out of 10 times.
I’m going to talk to the doctor about trying xenacal. I just read about it and it’s a drug that prevents the body from absorbing all the fat consumed.
If I follow through with these ideas, I’m hoping the weight will come off.
3. Do you think you will accomplish them? Why or why not?
Ever the optimist, I will say yes because I want to lower my blood pressure significantly and live longer and healthier.