Small changes

I don't want to call it a diet, as diets always fail. I have to have faith that this is a lifestyle change. That said, I still have to lead my life and fit being healthy into all the other aspects of my life. I cannot, like I have in the past, make fitness the sole focus at the expense of the rest of my life; that leads to burnout, resentment, and failure. Balance is what's needed. Not obsession.

I think that many small changes over time, in all aspects of my health, will add up to success for me. This fat wasn't created in a day and it won't go away in a week. Think long term, small corrections to the journey called life. Long term means sticking with it, and small changes is how I'm going to do it.

I've switched from Coke (150 calories per can) to Coke Zero (0 calories per can). That small change by itself adds up to about 10 pounds by Christmas and 30 pounds over the course of a year. God! Now only to stick with it.

I'm not counting daily calories, though. I also have NO specific weight goal. Except LESS of course. That's new for me. I think it should help. I'm just reducing portions, eating better foods (less processed, less fat, less sugar, more fruits and veggies, a real simple approach), drinking better liquids, and increasing my physical activities.

30 more minutes walking done today. Didn't kill as much as yesterday, but that isn't saying much. And for Vancouver, it's a hot day. Feeling good, ready to fight the motivation demons I know come to visit once in a while.

Anakin