Day 46

Happy New Year!

It's time to welcome the start of a new year with the time honoured tradition of the New Year's Resolution. Besides 'world peace', 'being kind to animals', and other Miss America style answers, I would hazard a guess that the most popular resolution for most adults is to lose weight. Since I'm already committed to that one, I'll skip it and set probably the most meaningful resolution that I can...to not gain weight. The sad fact is that over 90% of dieters put back on the pounds (and a little bit more) as soon as their diet has ended. I was watching a show on TV this week, and the woman lost 30 pounds in one year, and took all of two weeks to put it back on! Scary. So what do you say we meet back here next year and see how much we've kept off? Remember, this is a marathon, not a sprint, so keep thinking healthy thoughts, eating healthy food, exercising, and take the opportunity to hop onto the bathroom scale on a regular basis just to check on things.

Yesterday I woke up feeling lousy. A cold had taken over my body and left me achy, stuffed up, and feeling like there was a New Year's Eve party taking place inside me head (Who keeps blowing that damn noise-maker?!). A lesser man would have crumbled (okay, maybe not crumbled, but at least backed off a notch). I jumped on my exercise bike and did 50 minutes in front of the television. I didn't set any records, but I was glad I gave it a shot.

Given my physical state, and my commitment to the diet, there was no champagne at midnight. No cocktail wienies, cheese, and crackers. No 'Happy 2008' cake and ice cream. It was a pretty normal day, and I feel much better about my choices (now I just need to get rid of this darn cold).

Day 46
Current Weight: 189
Weight Lost To Date: 17

I finally made it into the 180s, and it feels good. My wife even bought me some new jeans that are 2 inches smaller around the waist, as my old jeans were getting a bit bloated for me (I can pull them on and off without undoing them). I've been plotting my progress on a graph, and it continues to look fairly linear, so I haven't hit any drastic decrease in momentum yet. I'm still a long way from my target, but I remain positive.

To everyone out there, please have a happy and safe 2008. Remember your family, and don't take them for granted. Remember your health, and do what you can to keep strong. And, while you're at it, remember the 'world peace' and 'be kind to animals' bits as well. It couldn't hurt.

Thanks for all your support in 2007. I still need you in 2008, so please keep the comments coming.

Don