Until last Monday, I never realized how many choices (mostly bad) I was making on a daily basis regarding my health. What to eat, how often to eat, where to eat, etc. That is merely the surface, to be sure.On Friday night we went to the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo and saw Taylor Swift™. I didn't really know who she was until the show, but she did a good job. The first challenge of this new season of life happened that night. We were running behind getting to the Rodeo, because we decided to take the Park & Ride™, which was a good idea, but it took a long-time.
So, by the time we got to the Rodeo we were all starving. Now, I knew there would be limited options of what to eat there, but compound that challenge with limited time and intense hunger. The choices were: turkey leg, sausage on a bun, BBQ beef sandwich, and Freebirds Burritos. Now, if you know me at all, you know that I LOVE Freebirds. However, I was concerned, because none of these options were ideal.
With time limited as well as my options, I chose to have a Freebirds Burrito. I had a regular burrito on a wheat tortilla, white meat chicken, rice, black beans, and cheese. Not ideal, by any means, but since I'm not doing a 'no carb' diet or anything weird like that, I remembered that portions are what matters. Now, hear me, I understand that this does not mean I can eat whatever I want, but it does provide some flexibility when I am in a bind.
Today (Monday), I went to seminary, which I have mentioned before is notorious for being a day of starvation/gluttony/poor food choices. However, as I mentioned in an earlier post, I have resolved to be more proactive in making preparations, and my dear wife has offered to help. So, I chose to take time yesterday to go to the store and get a few things that we were out of, and Steph made me a great lunch with plenty of healthy snacks. Thanks, Steph!
One of the greatest realizations/lessons that I have learned this first week is how integrated these choices are with every choice in your life. I realized that when one area of my life is out of whack, it effects all aspects of my life. Since I have resolved to be healthy and proactive in that regard, I have noticed steps towards more proactivity in several other aspects in my life. It probably helps that I am already experiencing more energy and some small successes, so I am encouraged.
However, now is when it gets tough. The novelty of this new 'project' is wearing off, weight is coming off pretty quickly, but it will begin to slow down. I am able to tighten my belt to the next notch, so the deceptive thoughts are coming back, i.e., "You can eat this or that and just work it off later." By God's grace, I have not succumbed to any of this temptation, but it is real, and will continue to increase. Also, I am aware of the temptation to move from pride in the form of entitlement, to pride in the form of judgment, arrogance, and vanity... More on those some other blog.
WEIGH IN: 232 lbs
TOTAL LOSS: 6 lbs
1 comments:
We love packing lunches! It is definitely a healthy alternative to going out....especially when you know you will be tempted, like me, to go to in-n-out everyday! Not only has it helped us in the weight category, but we have saved soooo much money from not going out to lunch everyday! Keep it up! We are praying for you!
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