DairyKing's Journal, 29 January 2013

Good Morning, all you FS Warriors! It's a glorious morning here - 60F and drizzly. Predicting heavy rains, and have issued flood warnings. Feast or famine! Love it! "100% chance of rain"; they only say that if the weatherman gets wet on the way to work.

You guys were right about DW and the truck project. I told her last night, "I know you're probably never going to be onboard with this thing, and I'm not asking you to like the idea; but I really want to do it, and what do I have to do for you to tolerate me getting this thing, and not bring it up every time you get mad at me for some unrelated thing?" Bottom line: I promised that, once I get it, I would not touch the project truck until I was done building the kitchen. AND, whatever bonus I get from work is hers, after the real estate taxes are paid - which is usually a pretty good deal for her. But it usually goes right into the checking account and I never see it anyway - so maybe that isn't so great a concession. But it works. :D

Still doing pretty well on the intake. Just before bed, it seems, continues to be my most vulnerable time. But, last night I only picked up three or 4 pieces of pineapple flavored licorice (about 1 1/2 inches long). It seems that I'm feeding my nature to be bad, more than feeding any physical hunger. It's kind of like spending money when I don't have to. Sometimes I'm like a little kid in the Walmart checkout isle, I just don't have that feeling of satisfaction unless I walk out with something. Now, what am I going to do with 25 screwdrivers?

Now, you know all those things you sprinkle on your food, or swallow with a glass of water, claim to allow you to lose the weight without any pain, discomfort or anxiety. Please don't believe any of that crap. It takes discipline, determination, and persistence. It is mind-over-matter, but not in the way you might think. If you concentrate on losing the weight, constantly thinking about what you cannot have, I guarantee you that what you are concentrating on, will control you. You have to have an eating plan and follow it, but other than during the time you are making up your plan, and the time you are actually eating - according to your plan, you need to get on with life, and focus on something else. Boredom, monotony, and procrastination are a dieter's biggest nemesis. I think there's a program out there called "Think Yourself Thin." Now, I have no idea what that program entails, but the concept is legit. A motivational speaker and psychiatrist, Lou Tice, promotes positive affirmation thinking. He doesn't talk about dieting. However,following his concepts, I think you would engage in self-talk all day, something like this: "I am thin; my body just doesn't know it yet. I plan what I eat, and eat what I plan. I am a healthy vibrant person always looking for opportunites to enjoy life." Something like that. If you practice positive affirmation all the day long, pretty soon you'll start believing it yourself, and there won't be any stopping you. As Nike says, "Just do it!" Toodles.

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1193 kcal

Fat: 24.84g | Prot: 59.04g | Carb: 178.21g.   Breakfast: Honey, Instant Oatmeal - Plain, Non-Dairy Creamer, brewed coffee, grapefruit, orange juice. Lunch: diet coke, banquet salisbury steak . Dinner: cube steak, butter beans, fried potatoes. more...

2869 kcal

Activities & Exercise: Walking (moderate) - 3/mph - 25 minutes, Running (jogging) - 5/mph - 5 minutes, Resting - 18 hours and 30 minutes, Sleeping - 5 hours. more...