09/21/2007 17:19
one more time
one more time ...... however....... this will be the last time
yes, it's time to lose those extra pounds and get healthy. me? been here, done this way too many times. like so many, i always do good for a few weeks and then go back to the old habits and end up right were i started.
here's why it's going to work this time.
- a plan. . . read lots of the diet books over the years and have tried a few along the way. successfully lost weight but always gained it back (plus some). have tried weight watchers along with my wife in the past and lost a lot of weight but i quit going because of things i didn't like about the meetings and yes ... i gained the weight back. well, i recently joined the weight watchers online program for men. seems like i'm getting more points/food than i used to get and more of the content seems to be geared more for men with this subscription. i joined the program 3 weeks ago today and have been pleased so far. i'm trying to stick to the core plan foods but i'm also tracking the points to manage the intake.
- get movin' . . . i know i can't just do it with diet alone so i just purchased workout equipment for home. also have a gym membership but now i don't have an excuse - can't make it to the gym today? well, do it at home!
- my family . . . they deserve better that what i'm giving them right now. i'm going to be more involved and active. i'm going to be a better husband and father. becoming a healthy person will make reaching these goals much easier.
- myself . . . i don't like what i see in the mirror right now. don't feel good about myself. can't seem to think about anything except how big i am and how miserable i feel. losing weight and becoming healthy will not only add years to my life but make me like myself again. i need that boost to my self-confidence i'll get as i lose the pounds and others start commenting on how much better i'm looking.