DIET — Don’t be a pansy (Day 47)
Priorities…….what’s more important? Thanks for all the input on yesterday’s blog, on the possible cheat I may feel ‘compelled’ to do for my 7 yr old’s birthday party this Saturday. I agree with the opinions stating that we shouldn’t let ourselves be pressured into emotional eating, or to satisfy the emotional needs of another person. And, yes, I would be sorely disappointed to get to the end of June with no cheats, only to miss my goal of going the entire month with no cheats, while coming right up to the finish line. However, I have absolutely no problem giving in to some cake & ice cream if my little girl really wants me to partake, as part of her excitement & birthday celebration. It won’t be due to giving in to pressure from my wife OR to meet the ongoing emotional needs of my daughter. I see this as one of those times, as a parent, that I may have to step up to the plate and do what’s best for my daughter, not what I want. It will be her day, not mine. Will one cheat in a month kill me? Does this come up regularly? Nope. It’s a time to let my daughter have her day, and for me to show that she’s more important to me than a no cheat goal that she doesn’t understand anyway. So, I’m hoping it’s not going to be a big deal on Saturday. I’m "this close", and I want to cross the finish line of this self challenge. But I’ll be cool with it if my girl wants to share some goodies with ole Dad. And I don’t have to eat half the cake & a whole tub of ice cream. 
WORKOUT THIS MORNING — DELTS & TRICEPS:
(Heavy: 5-8 reps, 45-60 sec’s rest)
– Overhead DB press (5 sets, superset w/ lateral DB raise on 4th & 5th sets)
– Military press (4 sets, superset w/ lateral DB raise on 3rd & 4th sets)
– Front DB raise (4 sets, superset w/ lateral DB raise on 3rd & 4th sets)
– Close grip bench press (5 sets, superset w/ dips on 4th & 5th sets)
– Cable rope pushdowns (4 sets, superset w/ dips on 3rd & 4th sets)
– Cable reverse tricep ext’s (4 sets, superset w/ dips on 3rd & 4th sets)
CARDIO: 30 min’s LIIT on stationary bike. Heartrate 130-150.
Just getting to the gym IS a successful workout!
June 23, 2009 at 6:18 am
I missed your blog yesterday but I agree totally with ya. I think one of the aspects of being a parent is you realize its no longer about you. That there’s a little person who idolizes you and wants to please you and its nice to please them in return.
June 23, 2009 at 6:36 am
A-train:
Your perspective and wisdom are impressive. As a younger father, I really appreciate your example. killer workout today. Great job.
June 23, 2009 at 6:57 am
Great job on the workout Al! What time do you go to bed, anyway? I know you have to be thinking, well, it’s only 1 little cheat for my little girl. Personally, I would have a little piece of cake b/c I can be a sucker!
June 23, 2009 at 7:18 am
Being a good dad is just as important as taking care of your body.
Nice to see a man thinking about his child’s feeling too. 
great work out!
L
June 23, 2009 at 8:06 am
Right dude! In the grand scheme of thing, it won’t hurt anything to have cake and ice cream, ONCE But I really admire your determination ot stick with it!
June 23, 2009 at 9:02 am
the most important thing is that you have made an objective and not a compulsive choice. you could also make it a small slice and maybe your wife could serve a sorbet or lite ice cream on the side as a special consideration? but it is only one day, and you should be proud that that’s all it comes down to!
June 23, 2009 at 10:18 am
You’re absolutely right Al, and a great attitude on the whole situation. In the grand scheme of things..its not that big of deal if you have a little cake and ice cream and FUN
June 23, 2009 at 11:01 am
I know your trying to meet a goal so I won’t go on about how 1 little piece isn’t going to break your diet because I know that’s NOT what it’s about
A SMALL slice of cake and a SMALL scoop of ice cream is a very SMALL cheat. Don’t let it get you so worked up. I get looks all the time when I don’t eat the cake or goodies served but if I’m having a party for one of my girls I make the cake so it’s healthier and I do serve light ice cream…Eddy’s/Dreyers makes a lot of AWESOME flavors.
Have a good day
June 23, 2009 at 11:40 am
I was trying to get to sleep last night and was thinking about you …. now, hold on now!…youR blog about the cake (Yeah, get a life, huh?) . Al, I know where you’re at on this, I think. Nothing, nothing is like that look those young ones give us when they WANT us to do something for them, join them in something, etc. Do it, Al; just do it. That’s what I committed myself to tell you today. (No, it didn’t help me sleep any better–sorry). Your heart’s in the RIGHT PLACE, brother.
June 23, 2009 at 11:41 am
Do you have a dog, Al?? You could take one bite while your daughters and wife see you and then sneakily feed the rest to the dog!?
June 23, 2009 at 11:51 am
Nope……..In for a penny, in for a lb. If I indulge, I’m going to eat the whole piece & enjoy it. After all, I do have a $*@! sweet tooth & love cake icing. (Now remember, that’s not swearing……..it was a typo that I was too lazy to backspace & correct)
June 23, 2009 at 4:16 pm
Just got home to read all the comments about the great cake & ice cream dilemna! Only on bb.com could such a simple thing provoke so much comment! You will do the right thing Al if that situation arises..it’s not like tomorrow you’ll be pressured into eating pizza then hot dogs the next then pie the next and so on. That’s when you’d have a big problem! Can’t wait to read your post-party report!
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