One Chewed Over the Cuckoo's Nest

Greetings Friends~

Personally, I often think that obesity carries with it a certain amount of mental illness or instability.

I can have "good" diet days and "bad" diet days which makes me entertain the thought that I am bi-polar or something. Heck, I don't even know what that means but I do know that one minute I can be dedicated and devoted to the task at hand, and the next I can be wondering when I am going to get my next Oreo fix.

What will it take for me to get on the straight and narrow, and stay there? I believe that the answer lies in continuing to reinforce the basics, which I have gotten away from lately. So, for Chip's benefit, here they are again.

1. Drink 6 to 8 glasses (8 ounce) of water daily (and more). The higher the water intake, the better. It hydrates the body as well as kicking the metabolism into high gear.
2. Eat regularly; this means breakfast, a snack, lunch, a snack and dinner. An evening snack can be optional.
3. Be cautious about my sodium intake. I don't add salt to anything but pre-packaged foods have significant amounts of sodium, so be a "label reader".
4. Weigh in weekly and use this as motivation for my behavior during the week. If I know that I have to post a number on Monday, then I am more likely feel a sense of responsibility to lose weight.
5. Do 30 minutes (minimum) of exercise, at least three times a week.
6. Since I am a diabetic, I need to check my blood sugar levels regularly.

My shoulder is still hurting so I am experiencing some depression to go along with that. I need to "man up" and get back on track. This morning I went in for my lab work, which will show how I am doing. Hopefully there will be some progress from November.

I'll keep you posted.

Inspiration of the Day

Castles were built a stone at a time. -- Old Irish proverb

Recipe of the Day

Dieting can be boring when meals are the same thing over and over. I often overlook pork but it can be an excellent choice is a leaner cut is used. Give this a try. I'm going to skip the salt though.
http://www.recipezaar.com/boneless-pork-chops-with-spicy-rub-401397

Today's Link

Why Drink Water?

Today is a new day, a new week and a new opportunity for me to prove that anything is possible with one small step after another. I need to remember that I will not make any progress if I don't force myself to do what I should. One Step at a Time can work, but only if I work my program.

Happy Trails!