Looking at my before picture has led me to ask the question: what exactly was I doing to get myself to that state? Thinking back, here is my list of egregious habits, bad choices, and horrific ignorance (from Chicago to Washington, D.C.)...- Ate chinese food twice per week (I really did think it was all healthy). Kung Pao Chicken was a favorite as was Schezuan Beef. And egg rolls (2 thank you very much)
- Ate at Lou Mitchell's which served the most massive omelets I have ever seen
- The obligatory Chicago stuffed pizza
- Rocklands BBQ
- Chicken salad sandwiches (this was a healthy choice)
- Room service (burger, fries, quesadilla appetizer)
- Burritos at the Austin Grill (outstanding fare)
I balanced it out by exercising 2 times in a week, once every 3-4 months.
It was fun while it lasted, but I really don't miss that stuff all that much. Every once-in-a-while, I will dive back into a nostalgic calorie train wreck. I just don't do it every day for every meal.
In the scientific world of weight management, the concept of having a splurge from time-to-time is referred to as "flexible restraint." It actually works nicely, and I don't feel deprived vs. when I was enjoying "unbridled gluttony."
"flexible restraint"--Love that term. I don't need to work on the flexible, but the term "restraint" is some how related to the words "Stop and get back on the train." I have missed that train many times!
ReplyDelete"unbridled gluttony" - gotta love it....
ReplyDeleteI feel so awkward being a man doing Weight Watchers, but I lost 7 lbs in my first week. 2nd week weigh ins are in two days!