I've done this several times in the past. A fact that self-indicates failure. However, one must keep trying. Right? What's going on? I'm changing my life.
Let's start with a confession. I'm addicted to sugar - especially when it comes in the form of chocolate! I sneak it at home and on the road and I eat it by the handful at work. I don't just like it - I crave it. And when I haven't had it my mood changes and I feel the miss physically and psychologically. Come to think of it, I hate the stuff! It's a dreadful master. It whips me with upset stomachs, acid reflux, a decrease in energy and ambition, high cholesterol, a larger midsection and all the havoc that those waves produce.
So here's what I'm doing about it. I've committed to live the Body-for-Life way indefinitely. Why Body-for-Life? Only because it's worked in the past. My wife and I did the 3 month stint a few years ago. It was tough, but we both lost gobs of weight and felt like champions and by the end it had almost become a natural part of life. Why do a ton of research when you know something that works? Time enough for research and refinement in the future. What there is no longer time for is delay.
In preparation for the big change, I've been exercising dogged self-restraint when it comes to sugar for the past several weeks. I've reduced my intake drastically and have felt the difference. And today, the big change begins. I woke up early, had a nice moderate protein and carb breakfast and found my way to the gym. Did a lower body workout - the aerobic machines were all taken. My legs ache, but not like they will in the morning! :)
So I'm off! And unfortunately for you, you'll be getting a dose of progress reports somewhat regularly. The good news for you is that wit, humor and opinion should return better than ever if this works out.
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