Reply #9: congratulations! [View All]

I'm doing much the same thing, although it's not really new for me. My problem is that even though I know how to eat well (and maintain a healthy, active lifestyle), I tend not to do it when I'm under stress. For me, that means work stress more often than not-- long hours, lots of demands, etc. At times like that I tend to eat out of boxes, simply because it simplifies life. I don't feel like cooking and eat mainly just to fill my stomach, then crash in a chair and read, or work late, or whatever. Bad food and a sedentary life. Ugh.

I mean, I really don't like it, even if it is the path of least resistance. Living that way feels like shit. Dull, deadened, and dying. Not to mention the actual pain that results when my weight goes up, mostly joint related. It sucks, yet I do it anyway, kicking myself the whole time for letting things get so bad.

Well, it's summer now and the livin' is pretty easy, so I'm doing much the same as you-- eating good whole foods, in small portions, and in my case, walking my ass off. Literally. Until I get bored with the fantastic local trails, then I'll start biking my ass off, LOL. It feels GREAT. I've lost eight pounds in three weeks. Like you, I skipped my last bloodwork-- it was just too depressing. But I'll schedule another one in August and I'm pretty confident the news will be much better.

So good on ya for your positive results! You're right-- eating well really is healthy! I'm rather enjoying the curmudgeonly side of life-- here's to a long and happy one!