Trish and I have taken our first steps on the long road to getting ourselves back in shape this morning. We're mainly changing our diets and being a lot more conscious about what we're eating. Looking back, we discovered that pretty much everything we put in our mouths was contributing to weight gain and energy depletion.
This is all stuff I've known for years, so it's no surprise, but I just haven't been able to get it together for a long time. About a decade ago, I became very focused and lost a bunch of weight. I was disciplined and dedicated and lost about 40 pounds in a few months, so I know it's possible. I use excuses like depression and stress to stuff my fat face lately, though, and just haven't been able to get that mentality back to stay on the path.
Trish and I have come to an understanding and made it a shared goal though, so we're making an honest attempt to keep each other accountable and really do this thing now. We may stumble, but for our health's sake, we need to do this.
It's just amazing how much crap food distributors put in products we buy from the store. Honestly, society is geared at keeping people buying and consuming this junk. Ultimately, it's my responsibility to pay attention to what I shove down my throat, but it's hard when there's so much unhealthy crap marketed toward you every day.
I've got myself a weight tracker app for my iPhone (which is not an iPhone 4, by the way) to keep track and get my goals laid out. If I get gutsy and start making some progress, I may post it online to get other folks to keep me honest and send some encouragement.
My mind and soul have been getting some attention lately, so it's time to work on the body!
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