Okay guys, time to check in. Today is Monday of the second week of my diet/fitness regime, and I jut want to let you know that I’m still going strong. Because I am a machine.
Okay, updates (as if you care):
1) The oatmeal has gotten considerably more tolerable. Guess it’s a case of acquiring taste. Don’t get me wrong – it’s still disgusting. And I would never, ever, in a billion years, prefer it to pretty much any other food ever. But I’m able to eat a whole bowl without gagging now, which is a huge improvement. Also, the oatmeal ended up being kind of multi purposed. First, it’s really a good energizing breakfast. Keeps me full until lunch and gives me all the energy I need to get through the day. Secondly, it’s very, very heart-healthy, which is really important to me since heart disease is pretty much the Red Death in my family. Finally, when I endure the torture of the oatmeal in the morning, there’s no way I’m screwing up my diet for the rest of the day. That would undo all the torment I sustained for the oatmeal. So it’s actually a great motivator.
2) I’ve been religiously drinking a full gallon of water each day. This one’s a double-edged sword. On the one hand, I can literally feel my body getting cleaner and more pure. My hair and scalp are healthier and so are the oils from my body, which is pretty awesome. On the other hand, I have to pee constantly. I mean, probably every 30 minutes at least. It’s a huge problem. I’m going to have to start working on my bladder control, for sure.
3) Working out – this has been okay. I haven’t been able to do workouts as extensive as I’d like, although I’ve been doing a fine job with running. The good news is that once I get the puppy, I’ll be running every morning with him, religiously, so that in the afternoons when I work out I’ll be able to focus on muscle-building and weight lifting because I will have already gotten my daily cardio workout in.
The effects of this lifestyle change in my day-to-day life are actually amazing. I wake up, every day, before my alarm clock, totally energized and ready to start the day. I jump out of bed, do some pushups, take a shower, make some oatmeal, and just chill out till it’s time to leave for work. This is a huge change from my previous routine, which had me waking up at 7:20 and getting in my car at 7:30.
Throughout the day I feel good and clean and healthy. What’s more, I’ve experienced a real, tangible increase in my sense of self-confidence.
Most importantly, this has really improved my spiritual life. I’m definitely developing, more and more, the energy, the motivation, and the discipline to put what’s required of me right now into my prayer life and my relationship with Christ, which has been totally awesome.
So it’s not the easiest or the most fun lifestyle, but the rewards have been so great so far, and I really really pray that I can keep on it.
2 comments:
Kori, this is awesome! It sounds like things are really going better for you. I definitely need to get on some lifestyle changes myself. =) Thanks for the inspiration!
Hey man, great post - keep it up! Also, on the oatmeal, if you ever buy the plain stuff, try mixing a half a scoop of chocolate protein powder in it. You don't even taste the nasty.
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