Week 9, January 10-16

Updated Saturday, January 16, 2009

I met with Denise Mann, the RN and owner of Embodyment. I lost about 5 lbs this week, but overall I have not had any significant weight loss.  Denise called me onto the floor and had a "truth be told" meeting.  Denise got right to it, letting me know that I am the only one that can truly change my life by changing what I eat.  But, she someone managed to do it wtih heart.  We talked about the real reasons for my eating--we knwo its not just hunger, I eat past hunger.

She identified one road block:  I have a fear of withdrawls from the fast food and sodas.  We also talked about overcoming the fear and doing what it takes to succeed.  We sat down together for an hour, and during the course of the hour, identified what food I like that are healhty, and that I can enjoy.

Denise put it back on me, because ultimately, I have to be ready to make the change.

I decided that I wantd to do better.  We made a grocerly list together.

Breakfast foods:  cereal, oatmeal, milk, fruit, yogurt, eggs, protein shakes
Snacks:  fruits, veggies, peanut butter, nuts
Lunches  Sweet Tomatoes, Wendy's chili, turkey, roast beef, salads,veggies
Dinners:  Healthy prepared meals from Trader Joe's and Fresh and Easy.

Well, almost the minute I got home from my appointment with Denise, an old rugby injury flared up--I tore a tendon in my back. Ouch! It put me on the floor. But even as I sat there, I wanted to keep my commitment to myself.  I called a friend, dictated my new grocery list, and waited for him to arrive with two sacks from Trader Joe's.

Now, I know I am dedicated.

Updated Friday, January 15, 2009

I took the day off from recording my food diary today.  I did cardio with Alex today.

Updated Thursday, January 14, 2009

No gym today, Auggie is off today, celebrating his big 30. Happy birthday, Auggie!  I got an email confirmation from Denise today, we are meeting to look at my progress on Saturday.

Wake Up:  7:00 am

7:30 am Breakfast on the run today, two small  blueberry muffinsa nd 20 ounces of milk (no McSkillet!)

9:30 am Snack:  Wendy's chil

12:00 noon  Lunch:  Hot dog with chili and fries

6:00 pm Dinner:  PF Changs fried rice with bbq ribs

Cokes:  4

Water:  48 ounces

Updated Wednesday, January 13. 2009

Wake Up:  7:00 am

7:15 am Breakfast:  Two small blueberry muffins and 20 ounces of milk
12:30 am  Lunch:  Large ground beef burrito from Qdoba and 32 ounce Coke
2:00 pm Snack:  Apple and small Wendy's chili
8:30 pm Dinner:  8 ounce steak, mashed potatoes, green salad with vinegar and oil and 12 ounce Coke
Water:  32 ounces

Updated Tuesday, January 12, 2010

I got called into the principal's office today--well not really but kind of!  Denise Mann, Embodyment's president and RN, wanted to go over this very blog with me.  She also included Alex, Embodyment trainer and nutrition expert, in the meeting.  We broke down my diet and I agreed to eat more often, but to eat better.  More vegetables, less processed food, etc.  Denise/Alex/Auggie will begin making notes to this blog in red, so check out their advice to me.

They have also asked me to include water intake and meal and snack times. You will find those starting tomorrow.

It is amazing how many people are following me on my blog. Feel free to comment here.  One of my friends, and a past employee of COMPETE offered this advice:

"Eric I've followed your blog.. you should just move your morning walk to the afternoon :)"

Breakfast:  McSkillet burrito and large Coke

Snack:  None

Lunch:  Ham sandwhich, potato salad

Snack:  Hot dog

Dinner:  8 ounce steak with baked potato and salad

Coke:  4

Exercise:  30 minutes strenght training with Auggie

Updated Monday, January 11, 2010

Life is almost back to normal!  I woke up today feeling great. My new condo already feels like home. I met with Shannon Gomez today and we are already starting to discuss changes to my program that will begin in week 13. It is amazing how quickly the first eight weeks have gone!

Shannon inquired about my water intake and was surprised I hadn't any water today. She immediately filled a large glass for me and asked me to finish it before we completed my acupuntcure session.

Breakfast:  Skipped
Lunch:  Wendy's single burger, plain with Chili
Snack:  Skipped
Dinner:  Grimaldi's mushroom pizza--three slices
Coke:  4

Updated Sunday, January 10, 2010

 I ended week 8 a better man! I moved into my condo today, and, the best part? It's miles away from fast food restaurants! I am excited to be finishing up my big move and ready to get on with my program. I am looking forward to seeing Shannon Gomez tomorrow for acupuncture and getting back to the gym this week.

I went grocery shopping today and loaded up on healthy snacks:  fresh veggies, real fruit, and lots of good things. No high fructose corn syrup! I am really excited about week nine.

Breakfast:  Skipped
Snack:  None (where is my veggie bag?)
Lunch:  Wendy's chili and double hamburger with large Coke
Dinner:  Olive Garden lasagna with 2 breadsticks and tea
Water:  100 ounces
Coke:  4