The older I get, the more medical professionals ask me if I’ve had any recent falls.
Recent.
It’s like they’re thinking, “This guy is so out of shape that he’s bound to have fallen in the past few days. He couldn’t possibly balance all of that bulge.”
I understand it’s all routine procedure and they aren’t personally attacking me (maybe) but the whole experience does show me that I need to be more serious about my own health and fitness.
I’m thrilled about this and I plan to have a good attitude about it…
Yeah, right, that’s it.
Fact is, I don’t like watching my weight, I’m not a fan of exercise, I despise consistent healthy eating practices. And might I just add that kale is a tool of Satan used to destroy the happiness of men (and reasonable women) everywhere.
What do I like to eat? I’m glad you asked. I like eating unhealthy foods, better known as “anything that tastes good.” I especially like carbonated, caffeinated, sugary drinks. I’m a big fan of red meat and I’m a consistent consumer of trans fat. I’m voting for gluten in the next presidential election.*
Well, you get the picture. I need help. I need accountability.
A lot of men my age do.
Now, I have lost about 20 lbs since the beginning of the year. I’ll tell you the secret. If you want to lose weight, live with my wife during a world wide pandemic where she sees everything you eat for months… and walk a lot.
Seriously, now that things are opening back up, I don’t want to find all the weight that I’ve lost. So I’m starting on a new journey to be healthy. A few years ago, I posted a daily blog where I listed out everything I ate for the whole world to see. As time went by, I also listed my water consumption and exercise log. The accountability was amazing and the feedback was helpful. I lost 48 lbs during the process.
I’m not planning on doing that again, but I am interested in writing about my fitness journey. It seems to keep me committed.
So I welcome your suggestions, especially if you’re starting to receive AARP applications in the mail or if you grew up listening to 80’s music on cassettes. Post your comments below, message me privately, text or email me. Let me know what helps you stay healthy. Thanks in advance.
P.S. I’m not really voting for Gluten. It’s not even registered as a candidate.
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Hi, it’s your wife. We’re having kale for lunch. Love you.
I can’t wait… love you too
I nodded in agreement all the way through this post. I’m in the same boat and needing to lose weight so badly but I too enjoy everything that tastes good but is unhealthy for you. I don’t drink near enough water or eat enough fruits and veggies. I grew up listening to 80s music on cassettes and may have even listened to 8 track tapes in the car. I still miss VHS tapes if that tells you anything.
I’m cheering for you. Best of luck!!!
Thanks, Gail! I remember 8 tracks, too! Cheering for you as well.