On a daily basis I think to myself, "Hey, Today is the day," but that thought has done nothing more than encouraged an increase in my Netflix consumption. It is funny, I even put exercise videos in my "instant cue" as though I am going to get up off my toosh and "shake it like a salt shaker." I have also found myself guiltily giving exercise and fitness tips as though I am currently a glowing example when I need to follow my own advice. The most recent piece being, "You need to pack your clothes when you go to work so that you can go straight to the gym with no excuse to allow you to miss your workout." This is true you know.... at least in my experience it has been.
I know that there is no reason to begin a workout regime at the beginning of the month or week outside of the fact that ... it makes sense (to some one?) But my WORKOUT REVOLUTION begins on Friday, April 1st... and this is no Aprils Fools. I first thought, "Why do something tomorrow, that you can begin today," but since I am the boss of me... I can do what I want.
Before I move into my thoughts about edible substances that assist in the maintenance of energy through the day, I have to give a voice to the cotton materials that cover my body ... my clothes. While I have been fighting the battle to against food and fitness, my clothes have been fighting the battle to zip, button, or otherwise conceal my flesh. On a daily basis I hear the cries of my clothes as I sit at my desk. They say.. "Please hold your breath or suck your stomach in before I embarrass you at work." I use my telepathic powers to inform them that there are only a few more hours left before they are relieved of duty and can allow the next group of recruits to inherit the burden and battle cries for the night. Once I am able to release the "fatty battle balls" that lie under my skin will I be able to give my clothes a better tour of duty.
The pursuit of physical fitness begins begins Friday, but the trek to healthy food faithfulness began today at breakfast with an honorable mention that included some sodium infused pieces of shaved turkey and a slice of processed cheese. Today's midmorning snack was the only healthy thing I had in the form of carrots (outside of the bottles of water that I have chosen to "water-bong" periodically throughout the day. I have to say, I have the hardest time with eating decently because I don't like cooking for only myself, but recently it is like cooking for three. I also do not like eating a multitude of leftovers from day to day. So yesterday I made chicken fettucini alfredo for dinner .... and I had it for lunch at work.... and for dinner tonight... yum, leftovers for the Golden Trinity. Despite being tired of this dish, I am happy that I have not "waved the white flag" and conceded to the ill fate that lies as a result of the consumption of Qdoba. I did however treat myself to some orange pineapple juice and large quantities of ice.
So as I conclude my thoughts for the day and relax to the last two episodes of Roswell on Netflix I have to say, "I feel GREAT!!!" I am planning on starting off with reasonable expectations for food and fitness that can grow the longer that I stand "Committed to Change." I am 31 and ready for the challenge. I am also hoping to lead by example in communicating that it IS possible to morph into something that efficiently uses energy and can leave less of a big fatty carbon footprint.
Ambition is Golden when Golden is Ambition.
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