Slow and easy wins the race…
.. in a sense, I guess.
My dad always said that, and I thought "How weird?" But I think he was right. On not smoking, it is definately the only way I’m going to pull through. Each mistake is a mistake in and of its own, and not a reason to quit. (Wow, that’s a lot like following a diet or workout plan, huh?) Slow and easy… until it becomes a habit. Then, you move on to the next step. Then, the next. Before you know it you’re totally aggressive. I think that’s how it works. Hmmm…
Anyways - today has been good. Calm. Peaceful. After work, I am going shopping for some nice "clean" groceries.
I’m not sure that I’ll be starting an exact diet, until I quit smoking completely. Right now, I’m still having one or two a day, and still wanting one ALL day! LOL! That leads to a lot of eating, and chewing gum. (On a lighter note, I have rediscovered the joys of spearmint and blowing bubbles when no one’s looking, lol.)
Anyway, that’s not at all related to bodybuilding, and completely related to bodybuilding depending on how you look at it. 
The point is, right now I’m not sure if I have enough discipline to eat my meals in exact proportions and at exact time intervals. I’ve got a lot "on my plate" already.
I do think it is time, though, to kick that junk food back out of my kitchen. Why am I even buying white bread, when whole grain breads are so much tastier and healthier? Why are there 2 liters of Mt. Dew in the fridge, if I am so concerned with my obesity? (the words lazy and self-indulgent come to mind.)
So, tonight I’m shopping. I’m just wondering when I’ll be able to truly maintain a balanced diet, and where to start.
My old diet worked. It worked well, in fact. But I spent two hours every night preparing food. It’s worth it in the end, but right now I need an "entry level diet", in a manner of speaking.
Anyway, I’m a total scatter-brain today. They’re still some thoughts to ponder, though…
August 12, 2009 at 11:17 am
You ARE right, it has everything to do with bodybuilding and the lifestyle. One step, one hour at a time to get this done. On the food, if I have the bad stuff in the house I will eventually eat it, thats a fact, so I try to keep most of it out. If you haven’t already, check out Tosca Renos site www.eatcleandiet.com it helped me out. Stay strong.
August 12, 2009 at 11:26 am
Good for you! You are making so many positive changes and you have the right frame of mind to get it done. This is a lifelong journey and not a short term one, so mistakes are bound to happen. Just pick yourself up and keep moving forward and keep track of what works for you and what doesn’t.