Life Distractions

I attempted to do the impossible, again.  This time I had to attend a tradeshow in South Beach Miami.

How did I do?

Well I didn’t hit the gym, as the little Art Deco hotel I was staying in wasn’t fitted with a gym.  I did manage to walk a ton, including several miles on the beach and boardwalk.  I think my cardio was fine.

Eating, on the other hand, was a little more difficult than Vegas.  I managed to eat healthy, when I ate.  I didn’t have much time to eat more than 2-3 meals a day.  Breakfast just didn’t happen.  The seminars started at 9am, and I was out until at least midnight each night.  I managed to eat well for lunches, as they were catered by the event and had plenty of healthy choices.  Dinner was either Sushi, Italian or Mediterranean.  Yeah, I had a roll before the meal or rice with my sushi, but my portions were in check, I never cleaned my plate and drank plenty of water.

So why did I not losing any weight?

Confession time

On the drive home from Miami, I stopped by Hooters and ate 10 wings + fries and water.  As if the water made a difference at this point.  Why did I do this?  I have no clue.  I was hungry and Hooters was right off the Interstate.  Why didn’t I order the blackened chicken sandwich like I have in the past?  I have no clue.  I wish I did, but I didn’t.  In all honesty, the wings didn’t satisfy me like they have in the past — but I still ate them.

Did I mention the ass-killing, atomic explosion of greasy liquid and random shart chunks  I felt this morning while dropping my morning poo?  I know, disgusting but a damn reality of eating Hooters wings.  It was like a muddy Niagara Falls flowing out of my ass.  My body was clearly even more unhappy with my food choice than I was.

Where do I go from here?  I get back on the wagon and work even harder this week to offset this indiscretion.  I know, I have to work out a full week, to burn the surely 3000+ calories that I ingested last night at Hooters.

I’m starting to feel like one of those fat guys that complains about not being able to lose weight, while he is downing a 2-liter bottle of “Diet-Rite” cola.  I mean, it’s diet – right?

Here I am, day 51 of my journey and frustrated with myself. I’m down only about 18-20lbs, instead of the 30-40lbs I should be. I’m way off target-pace and need to make a change.

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Airplane Food

As you already know – I travel A LOT with work.  In addition to the setbacks, there are some nice fringe benefits. Like airplane and hotel miles, frequent flyer upgrades and so on.  With the economy the way it is, I’m happy to use any and all of these extra benefits!

On my recent trip to Vegas I was upgraded to first class.  Usually the food is crap and nothing to write about.  However, on this flight I was pleasantly surprised.  The menu was really healthy, and tasted great!

US Airways First Class Meal

• Spinach Salad with grape tomato and candied pecans
• Grilled chicken breast with artichokes and roasted tomatoes
• Polenta
• Sesame seed roll

I’ve been on many of these flights and usually its an unappetizing sandwich, some sort of fish or pasta.  The rest of my flights didn’t have the same luck as this one, but i figured I would give kudos where kudos is due.  Even if it is only 1 flight out of 100.  Maybe they will read this and get the hint for future meals.

Motivation

I’m already pretty motivated in my weight-loss goals.  I’ve blogged about it before, so it’s no secret.  I am a very positive person and try not to focus on the negative in life’s situations.  I realize everyone isn’t like me.  There are many people so traumatized with low self-esteem and being overweight that they tend to see the negative in everything. I want to let you know that anyone can do this!

Nomatter your life situation, you can lose weight.  There is no miracle pill or quick diet that will do it for you.  You have to make a decision to change your life and work towards that goal.  It’s no different than the Average Joe who decides to save money to buy the car or house of his dreams 10 years from now.  Start by cutting out late night snacking.  Make a pledge to yourself not to eat within 3 hours of bed time.  Next, walk more.  Take a stroll around the mall, or choose the stairs over the elevator one day.  In this case baby steps can mean a lot!

Progress

I was 358lbs less than 5 years ago.  I know what it’s like to be morbidly obese.  I know how much it sucks to hold your breath to tie your shoes.  I know the intense knee pains you get after walking from the car to the grocery store entrance.  I know how fat people are treated by general society.

I also know how much of a struggle it is to maintain weight loss.  Several years ago I lost an amazing 152lbs in just under 8 months, only to gain back 100 over the next few years.  In December, I made a pledge to myself to drop the fat for good, and do it right.  As of my last weigh in I am 288lbs, 70lbs less than my highest weight all those years ago.

My progress is much slower this time.  I am making better choices with my food, while still enjoying what I eat.  If I have pasta one night, I know the next day I have to eat super lean protein and plenty of leafy greens.  I don’t get bent out of shape or down on myself when I do stray.  I start over the next day and forget about the past.

You can too!

I know I’ve rambled on quite a bit in this post, but I hope you understand that you aren’t the only one struggling.  Keep your head high, stay positive and accountable to yourself.  You can do it!

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