Things have been moving along with so many rewards, I am afraid they will come crashing to a halt. I am now down just over 10 pounds, with the great promises of Alan. I will say it again “He was right”. Let’s see what he will have to say tomorrow.

This week’s focus is all about the aspects of weight training, streching and cardio. My diet as been so clean of anything white, that I am truly shocked that I don’t crave any of it anymore. This clean eating is more enjoyable than I thought. The carb restriction that I put on myself has also been a success. Not an Atkins type restriction, just a think before you bite and REMEMEBR the ALTERNATIVE that keeps me going. Every morning I say to myself….You can do this.

So my goals have not changed from that of last week and this week I am hoping to push myself to a 3 pound lose. I can tell where the inches are coming off, never where you need them to that’s for sure.


Sunday- I was out visiting the new Sprouts grocer, then off to my local stores to pick up supplies. I don’t know what made me do this, but I started counting all the over weight to extreme obese people I saw. In a 45 minute time frame I stopped counting at 48 adults and 15 children. I know this may come across as a bit hypocritical, but people are truly doing this to themselves, and their kids. I saw people loading up 10 two liters of pure sugar soda that was on sale, pizza, Captain Crunch, chips, and loads of other crap. Most didn’t have one fruit or vegetable. Some so large they used the motorized buggies and were eating a chocolate bar. I know people thinks it is rude to stare, rude to judge as I always feel like I am being watched and judged, but what I saw today not only scared me, it also kind of disgusted me. I don’t ever want to be categorized like that…EVER!
Our bodies deserve respect, they do so much more than we give them credit for, but loading them and that of your children’s with so much sugar and crap is the reason for obesity on the rise. People say it is a blame game, it is cruel, but from what I saw today, it seems for many it is self induced, myself included.

I think it is okay to have a treat from time to time, to let kids enjoy some birthday cake or a piece of candy, but letting them go though the buffet line 9 times is out of control and should by all means constitute child abuse. This was what my family witnessed this summer, and it disgusted even my 14 year old nephew. I have no point to make, I just noticed that I have become so much more aware than I use to be, and I think that is a good thing. Exercise and healthy eating leads to Longevity, hopefully.