Healthy eating. Regular exercise. Plenty of sleep.
A while back, I was on a nice little bit of fitness and dieting. I lost 45 pounds, and was feeling pretty good. Even the badgers thought I looked leaner and more heroic, and built me a new treadmill so that I could go for a run without getting lost.
Ironically, it was taking a few weeks off work for the Olympics that knocked me off the wagon. There I was, sitting on the sofa rather a lot, enjoying the grandeur of London's Finest Hour, and I started reaching for the phone.
A medium meaty pizza? Extra olives and jalapeños? Diet Coke?
Yes Sir, thirty minutes!
And after I fell off the wagon, it backed up over me a few times just make sure I couldn't get back on. I could still reach the phone, but was short of breath.
A large pizza? Garlic bread? Chicken dippers? Dr. Pepper?
Yes Sir, twenty minutes!
It dawned on me that, other than putting quite a bit of the weight back on (and encouraging the pizza house to deliver faster) I was slow, tired and lacking enthusiasm for creative work. Also, my good friend Kato in Toronto was poised to eat healthily for 30 days, and I do like to support my friends in their endeavours.
So, I hailed a taxi, caught the wagon up, and heaved myself back on it.
Wish me luck with my new mantra... *
Thirty days is just the start; but it's a nice achievable target, and I do so like those. As someone smart once said:
Most folk don't need a Diet, they need a change of Lifestyle.
This, I believe, is Wisdom.
But that doesn't mean I have to like it.
One step at a time, right?
Indigo
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Yay Indigo!!! We are both pretty amazing I think :) keep up the good work my friend and at the end of thirty days we can rejoice and know we achieved something pretty awesome. Hang in there my sweet friend!
ReplyDeleteWe rock, babe! Keep at it! x
DeleteI think you both need a fuck off big pizza with loads of extra toppings. NOW!
DeleteAre you looking for a slap, Tunguska? Because if you are, young Kato here will smack you into next week.
DeleteSomeday and someday soon, I'm hitching a ride on that wagon myself. I'm sort of hoping that day will be today, and as long as I stay out of the ice cream, I'll have started that ride. Good luck to you, Indigo!
ReplyDeleteHey Margaret! Thank you! But... Is that you I see snorkeling in the Rocky Road?! =O Indigo x
DeleteSteady on, my boy! You can do it! Just offer to take Max's new pup for a walk every day and we'll make room for you at the edge of the wagon.
ReplyDeleteHey Paula! I must drop by to see him and the new pooooch. I love a pooch, a mutt with character. But thanks for making a little room for me, I'm happy living on the edge ;> Indigo x
DeleteGood luck.
ReplyDeleteHave you got a hobby to do as a distraction? I'm thinking about pizza making.
Hey Jules! Welcome to the blog! Hobbies? Tons of 'em, no time to get them all done. So, assuming I don't sit in front of NFL gootball feeling hungry all season, I should be okay! See you again, Indigo
DeleteI heard somewhere that people watching the Olympics gained an average of six pounds in the U.S. and eight pounds in England. I actually was inspired to be more active, so I didn't gain any weight until after the Olympics. Less chocolate and a little more activity would help.
ReplyDeleteHey Nancy! You know, I'd not heard that, but they're pretty much bang on for me! I was inspired, but didn't make the time. But now I'm trying to make up for it. No pizza or choccy for over a week; I'm getting somewhere. Indigo x
DeleteOh, and best wishes on your new lifestyle project. Wise indeed.
ReplyDeleteThanks Nancy =) x
Delete"Most folk don't need a Diet, they need a change of Lifestyle."
ReplyDeleteThat my friend is recognition. Actually doing it is wisdom.
Awra best from the land of the deep fried pizza!
Hey Alistair! It's very hard to make that kind of change; forever is a long time. But the young badgers are intercepting any hot deliveries to the house; how nice to have such sweet, hungry friends. Indigo
DeleteInspiring post - I need to give up chocolate and Tunnocks tea cakes!! Alistair knows this oh so well..... TLG
ReplyDeleteHey G! Inspiring? It was the picture of the pizza, right? And oooooh, Tunnocks! Tho I've often wished they had a spot of jam in them. Mmmmm. Sorry, what was I saying? Indigo x
DeleteNow now you two. Lets have a bit of decotum here. Jam indeed!!!
DeleteBut... but... but... she started it, Sir!
DeleteGood for you both! Best of luck. The first week seems to be the hardest, or is that just me?
ReplyDeleteMy wagon was trundling along pretty good until the hot, hot weather arrived. I'm trying to jump back on, now that it's a bit cooler, and find it's easier to prepare healthier food, it's easier to go for walks, and it's easier to sleep. A trifecta of easier. But still not easy :)
Hey Jen! The first week is the worst. The second week? That's the worst too. And after that it's all uphill. But yes, the Eat/Sleep/Exercise trio is the secret. Indigo x
DeleteWe have pizza about twice a month. My husband Alex would eat it every day if I let him. I do cook with all fresh ingredients and usually organic stuff. And I limit our portions. You can imagine my irritation when I run into fast food wrappers in Alex's car. (e.g., I send him a sensible lunch, broiled chicken breast, green salad, rice, and mango.) So what does he do? Runs out for a snack. Uh huh.
ReplyDeleteHey Linda! Your husband sounds a fine fellow! Tho your meals do sound rather yummy. He just has an omnivorous appetite; no shame there. Just bigger trousers. Indigo x
DeleteGood for you for making the decision to get back on the healthy wagon!!
ReplyDeleteHey Mia! Trouble is, it's bloody boring. Oh I know it shouldn't be, but it is. And watching the DETROIT LIONS is no fun with salad and krispbread. I'm just saying. Indigo x
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