RightAttitude's Weight Loss Journal

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March 27, 2007 (12:46 PM) - Today I begin My Great Journey! It seems as though My whole Life has been put on hold especially the last 4 years. My career has lapsed because I could not find a job because of my weight; all is not lost, so many things have gone well but it just seems that my Life stopped because of this obesity. NOW I am ready, willing and able to reclaim My LIFE! I will be fearless through this Journey...what other people say or react to me is no NO concern, I will DO what I need to DO to lose this weight. Focus on Exercise! Weight: 322 lbs. This is the PLAN:

I LIVE TOTAL WELLNESS EACH DAY-1 STEP FORWARD AT A TIME!!!

This is the Eating Plan for Weight Loss Inspired in Me:
*** Maximum of 1000 Calories Per Day
*** Total of 30 NET Carbs Per Day
*** 1-2 High Protein Shakes Per Day;
*** Eat 3 Small Meals Per Day with Veggies and Lean with Good Fats
(Olive and Canola Oil); At Least 1 Meal High Protein Shake
*** Can have Fruit BUT Must stay w/in Calorie,Carb and
Shake Requirements
*** No Added Sugar; No Alcohol; No Grains or High Starchy
Fruit and Veggies (May have 1 serving per week and 1 Dessert per week)
*** 64 oz Water Per Day
*** Walk/TreadMill and Weight Lifting 5 Days Per Week

* My Weight Goal on this Weight Loss Plan is 200 lbs.
* After reaching 200 lbs. Goal is to have Cosmetic Surgery.
* Begin Weight Maintenence (See Atkins Phases and
Gradually increase Carbs and Calories to a Point of
Balance (Per Atkins).
* My Overall Weight Goal is 180 lbs.

THIS IS THE PLAN>>>FOR WEIGHT LOSS
GOD IS GREATEST!!!!!


" Pessimists Are Usually Right, Optimists Are Usually SUCCESSFUL!"

[RtAttitudeForSuccess]

I messed-up tonight, I was out with My Spouse and we had a bit of a disappointment, we went for a ride and it turned into a "snack", that turned into dinner! This shall stop right NOW. Fasting is a technique that has always worked for me, so I will Fast from 7 AM to 7 PM for 30 Days to get me on track.(After 7 PM I will eat a meal and drink water...per My Plan).

I'm NOT starting over...I'm tired of that and that is cheating, I'm tired of cheating and lying to myself. I'm going to stay for real!

[RtAttitudeForSuccess]

GOAL: By May 15, 2007 Weigh 300 lbs.

All is going very well. I worked out yesterday and ate under my caloric goal, however my carb goal was not met. I drank a Coke Classic (which was fantastic). I was very satisfied, my total caloric intake was 885. I did not eat until about 5:30 PM, the "Fasting" (non-nutritive liquids until after 6/7 PM) is the way to go for me. I find that I get caught up in thinking about food too much...planning meals and such. All I want to think about relative to food is planning one satisfyng meal at the end of my day and that's IT!

I also realized last night that I will have to lead the way in the family relative to Wellness and eating changes. D is extremely supportive but D is looking to me for commitment and determination, I will have to lead by example. That is one of the things I am learning about having a very intelligent, much younger Spouse...D will follow Me but ONLY if I FOLLOW ME! It's about DO what I say AND DO What I DO! I also realize that D tests My Resolve but when I stick to my "guns", D easily conceeds. I am Fiercly committed to My Total Wellness Plan, there is soooo much that I have to DO in My Life and soooo much that I want to achieve. I want to be the Best and Most Excellent Me for Myself and for D>>>I look forward to walking up the steps of the Colosseum in Rome with D, I look forward to walking on the beach with D, I look forward to wearing suits that hang perfectly on my lean body, I look forward to going to meetings and making presentations knowing that when others look at Me, they are taking notice of what I say and NOT how I look! Heck, I Look forward to this Journey, I know that reaching My Weight Goal is only one aspect of this Journey>>> Getting there and being AWARE and Active along Every step of the way will also be SUPER Gratifying. I intend to LIVE every step on this Journey, EVERY Day is Meaningful!!!
GOD IS Greatest!

[RtAttitudeForSuccess]

I have not lost any weight yet because I have not really started my Eating Plan. I have no excuses that are good enough for not beginning, or shall I say, adhering to the Plan. I had a heart to heart with Myself and GOD; I am finally ready to forego all the "thoughts" that have prevented My success for the last few years, fear is a powerful thing...fear of success, fear of failure, fear of giving up alcohol (that is a major hinderence to my Success, it's been my crutch for many years), fear of giving up a very soothing repass (high carb foods)... I thought that I was "tough", courageous...BUT now I am re-evaluating those concepts relative to food and alcohol. Maybe I should "fear" food and alcohol just like I do drugs (I don't take any chances with any type of drug, I do not take perscription drugs and limit OTC drugs, I "RUN" from illicit drugs like a plague and the people I know or suspect use them. I must begin to see alcohol as a drug and food as a controlled substance...these 2 things are DANGEROUS to Me!) Food has done to my body and psyche what "Crack" has done to many people...heck even worse. Anyway, I am re-committed to MY LIFE and My SUCCESS! GOD IS GREATEST!!!

[RtAttitudeForSuccess]

Yesterday and Last night were very good. Habits (good habits) are my best friends. I am beginning to feel comfortable and confident about WORKING The Plan, not adding to it or taking away from it...it works!

I have decided to not workout this week; my focus will be on staying alcohol free and (The Eating Plan) eating properly. I believe that my priorities are in the right place. I will begin working out again on Monday. Starting and stopping working out is not good for the Body... nor the Spirit, so I will be getting Spiritually, Mentally and Emotionally ready to work out as a part of my Lifestyle Change>>>Forever! I feel good about the Commitment that I have made to Total Wellness and that begins with living my Life alcohol free. No more "Happy Hours" after work on Friday or watching the game with a "few" on the weekend or wine with a meal or drinks over a holiday or during vacation or at the Jazz Club or for a romantic night or hanging out with friends or while playing cards...WOW, just by writing this I realize how alcohol has infiltrated my Life, and I don't even have a "drinking problem" but I'm thankful to recognize that drinking alcohol IS A Problem. I can't be who I AM when drinking alcohol, the lack of clarity alone places "anyone" below their best...It's a shame that in this country we have convinced ourselves that it's Ok to drink up to 3 alcoholic drinks a day and still be effective in our lives. No wonder we have sooo many problems, most of us are walking around in a "fog". I want and need the clarity that staying alcohol free brings, I also need the focus it takes away...To be My BEST, to LIVE My BEST I shall Live alcohol free and Live Total Wellness - Each Day "1 Step FORWARD At A Time!"