Hi, Fatty!

There’s a lot to be said about a lifestyle change.

I know I’ve used the word “diet” many times over since deciding to cut back on not-so-healthy foods. It is, in fact, more of a lifestyle change rather than a diet. This takes perseverance, patience, and a lot of maintenance. In short, diets are more or less fads rather than lifestyles.

That’s not to say I’ve been 100% honest in my change. There have been times when co-workers have brought in one of those lovely pink boxes filled with deep-fried confectionery goodness, and I ate a few. But man, since cutting back it’s apparent that my body can no longer handle certain foods because after eating those donuts, for the rest of the day I felt like total crap. I could almost feel the lard coursing through my arteries and no, it wasn’t a good feeling. I should know my limits, but c’mon people…donuts are good.

And take last night’s dinner. I picked up a delicious Family Meal at our local Chinese restaurant, a place where they know us by name. (We’ve been going there since they opened almost four years ago.) While it definitely satisfied, I woke up this morning with the same lard-in-my-veins feeling. Again, not good.

Last night, I had packed a small portion of chow mien and barbecued pork for lunch today. When I got to work, I unpacked it and instead of storing it in the refrigerator I did what I felt was necessary—I threw it away.

I still have a reserve can of Slim Fast in the refrigerator and being the Company provides fruit daily, I’m going to drink lots of water and get back on the horse.

And from here on, I have imposed a ban on the word “diet.” Because I can 😛

Oh, and I’m updating the “About” section of the blog. More stuff about me than you care to know about.