Eat4Today

Just today, I’m not going to eat between meals and I’m not going to take seconds. And I’ll weigh myself and use Nutribase and the tools of The Hacker’s Diet to help me reach (and keep) my goals.

Working off a list kept things moving yesterday…. I’ve got more than 1/2 of it left though.

Just today, I’m not going to eat between meals and I’m not going to take seconds. And I’ll weigh myself and use Nutribase and the tools of The Hacker’s Diet to help me reach (and keep) my goals.

Lost in the mist of Things I Never Did, is reading Getting Things Done, by Davide Allen.  I bought this book last December on FARfetched’s recommendation.  And immediately got sick  -and sick again and again and again - through the rest of winter and all spring.

So my project for today is to start reading Getting Things Done.  And then? HA! Start getting things done, of course….

Just today, I’m not going to eat between meals and I’m not going to take seconds. And I’ll weigh myself and use Nutribase and the tools of The Hacker’s Diet to help me reach (and keep) my goals.

I’ve been sorting books and papers and uncovering so real gems along the way.  You’d think that would be a good thing.  But, I find myself sitting in a corner on the floor reading.  Which is exactly how I used to get out of cleaning my room when I was a kid.  You’d think I might have progressed in 50 years.  You’d be wrong, I guess.

What I should be doing is keeping a notebook with me every minute so that as I read I can keep track of the good stuff.  My dad has been sending me magazines and articles (packed with thrilling health news) for years and this would be the perfect time to share it with you.

Will I?  That’s my challenge for the week.  What about you?

What are you going to do today?

Just today, I’m not going to eat between meals and I’m not going to take seconds. And I’ll weigh myself and use Nutribase and the tools of The Hacker’s Diet to help me reach (and keep) my goals.

To no one’s surprise but mine, this has been a very confused week. I’ve been very, very sleepy — to the point where I can hardly make myself do anything (although I have been taking regular walks.) And the week has flown by faster than I could have imagined. You’d think I’d be bored with time-dragging since I’ve got so little to show for myself….

Yesterday, I defied mister (who has heard about my regular walks but, never actually witnessed how it works) to actually take my 3 walks (not just one long one with him.) That last one was wonderful.  I felt like I was degaussing my brain.  As I walked all the random splotches and odd colors were sorted out.  The patterns were normalized.  And I could think clearly again.

So that’s my biggest plan for this holiday.  Sure, there will be plenty of patio blogging, hamburgers and baked french fries.  From this Independence Day forward:  I will walk alone (at least once a day.)

It’s like learning a new job.  Yesterday was prepare the trash day.  Which means lots of paper sorting and cleaning and bagging trash.  It turns out they pick up the trash at about 8:45am — who knew?  If it was left up to me the trash wouldn’t have made it out because I was still in my robe.  But mister knew to get it to the curb yesterday.

Today?

We mowed lawns.  With rain expected tomorrow he wanted to get yard work done today (he planted a couple of privit hedges too).  Walking while lawn mowing was about 3.28 miles.

And my actual walk this morning was 3.15 so I’ve gotten a lot of exercise.

I’ve settled on faking myself out by calling these next couple of weeks “vacation” maybe by the time there up I won’t notice that I’m not going back.

I’ve got a lot of ideas for Eat4Today as the summer progresses but it looks like the actual implementation will reflect the pace of the rest of my adjustment.  I’m hoping to spare you most of the details.  But don’t be too surprised if some of it leaks out.

The Summer of Revelations may effect our lives in more ways than one….

Just today, I’m not going to eat between meals and I’m not going to take seconds. And I’ll weigh myself and use Nutribase and the tools of The Hacker’s Diet to help me reach (and keep) my goals.

My pre-retirement-frazzle kept me from posting much last week.  I had some sort of brain-lock and kept thinking, “Oh, just wait ’till this bit is behind you.  Then start fresh.”  Well, it can’t be any fresher than the First Monday….

I have had my fiber supplement and breakfast and brushed my teeth (you just had to know that, didn’t you?) I’ve got phone calls to make regarding a doctors appointment today and health insurance questions.  And I’m trying to sort papers so that anything related to my old job doesn’t haunt me in my new life….

ANY suggestions for getting organized for a life style that’s totally new to me would be appreciated.  My greatest fear is that I’ll fall into the habit of reading all day.  For a sloth like me that would be all to easy.

What are you going to do today?

Just today, I’m not going to eat between meals and I’m not going to take seconds. And I’ll weigh myself and use Nutribase and the tools of The Hacker’s Diet to help me reach (and keep) my goals.

Sorry Guys, it’s heavily overcast and I slept late — very late. I’m posting this pre-coffee so I’ll try to come back later with more detail. (4 days….. 4 days….. 4 days…..)

What are you going to do today?

Just today, I’m not going to eat between meals and I’m not going to take seconds. And I’ll weigh myself and use Nutribase and the tools of The Hacker’s Diet to help me reach (and keep) my goals.

I’ll be doing my 3415 routine again today — Just Today I’ll take a short walk around the block (it’s a city block) at 10 and 12 and 3 (ish)

What are you going to do today?

I’ve got a medical procedure in a couple of hours and I don’t know what to expect after that.  So MY Just 4 Today pledge will be a little late today (if it shows up at all.)

What about you?  What are you going to do today?

Just today, I’m not going to eat between meals and I’m not going to take seconds. And I’ll weigh myself and use Nutribase and the tools of The Hacker’s Diet to help me reach (and keep) my goals.

And Just 4 Today, I’ll drink my fiber twice (done once), drink 2 liters of water (I’ve drunk about 1/2 liter), walk 2 miles (yesterday, 1.7), NOT eat between meals & NOT take seconds.

Walking, yes — I’ll be doing that. But, I think I’ve got to find a more powerful coffee. I feel like I’m still asleep. Readers? What’s your favorite?

What are you going to do today?