OK, time to 'lighten' this thread up a bit. We all know this is a serious topic that requires a change to lifestyle and committment.
Here's my story.......
I started my alternate lifestyle after a visit to the doctor. I got 'THE' talk about lifestyle and what would happen if I didn't.
Without hesitation, I stopped my life to smell the roses. I had to change because I've had this talk a couple of times before.
Went and saw a dietician and it started from there.
After a few days of eating and exercising 'properly,' My major organs and muscle groups went into shock - just like being hit by a Police taser stun gun at point blank range. lol
Even reaching around after my constitutional felt like every muscle in my body was being ripped from the bone. As I got fitter, I went and saw the Doc again, and he lowered my medication. Yeah!!!!
I'm just chugging along. Somedays I pike out on the exercise and justify myself by saying 80% nutrition 20% exercise - today I'll do the 80% nutrition. lol
I have to be very careful with my digestive system. I love my hot spicy food and only eat it for lunch because I've found out that what starts out as flatulance, doesn't always end as flatulance. Thus the reason my jocks changing to adult 'day nappies' after such treats.
I try to drink plenty of water, but sometimes forget because I get busy and forget - and boy, do I feel it. I generally leave a water bottle on my desk so I force myself to drink. My vice is caffene. When this tin runs out, it'll be decaf - my next challenge.
I've given up weighing myself every morning. As Scotty said, you do put on a few hundred g's occasionally. Digital is too accurate, and I stress about it a bit, but that's another challenge - learning to chill out.
It's been a challenge. I read books and watch DVD's and am sometimes confused with all the info that I peruse, but there's a balance in there - somewhere!
It's hard w...... , but If I've encouraged one person, preferably more, to hang in there, I'm happy for me and them.
Take care and hang in there.
Rossco
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