So I just weighed myself. 293.6. Thats a few pounds (granted I haven't eaten dinner tonight yet). I think mostly due to being sick, and just not eating a lot while I was at home. Anyways, I like to see that number going gown, no matter the reason.
I feel better now, the vets figured out what was wrong with the dog, so those two things are now out of my way.
Thanks to everyone who has encouraged me since starting this. It has been kinda crazy to see how many people have heard about/read this thing. Keep up the kind words and don't be afraid to get on to me if I say I haven't been exercising, and don't let me give you crappy excuses.
Some deep thoughts that have been going on over the last few days.
After seeing a lot of friends of mine who are already married, or about to get married I starting thinking about that event, and what it might mean for me. My wife (if I ever get one) will have to be very similar to me. After being at home with my crazy family and having kids running around every where and screaming/crying/yelling/banging all day, wears me out. After only a few hours with my fam I was looking forward to coming back home to Athens. I miss the calmness of my house (This is why I don't like to have a lot of things on the walls or really decorate, I like things simple and plan because it's calming to me.) Where this affects my wife, is that she will have to play into the calming effect my home has on me. My work is crazy, dealing with a billion kids all with individual issues/needs etc.(I love my job, don't get me wrong) I need to come home to someone who is calming.
All of that is based on the assumption that I get married, or even find someone to think about getting married too. This is where it gets confusing. I love being single. I do what I want, I watch what I want, I eat what I want, I go where I want. Basically, I just get to do what makes me happy whenever I want. Now the problem is, would those things be better with someone? Maybe, maybe not. This whole debate is something that is pretty much constantly going on in my head.
On a spiritual note, I went to my old college ministers church today. I love that man, always gives me what I need to hear. http://www.sermoncloud.com/church-in-the-hills/zack-the-lost-sheep/ That was the message from this week and I recommend listening to more of his stuff. I'll be honest, it's work to listen and follow along sometimes (He loves talking about the Greek or Hebrew text and what the words really mean or just blowing your mind with some crazy ideas) Seriously a great message, to many good quotes for me to list here.
Good job Gordon! The 2lbs a week is a very good pace. You are more likely to keep it off that way as well. Keep up the good work man and see you in a bit I guess.
ReplyDeleteBrandon
Ditto here on the single front! Livin' the dream I always say!
ReplyDeleteI'd weigh in the morning after I woke up. Also, you lose weight while you sleep so get plenty of rest.
ReplyDeleteThe whole single vs. married debate...I also prefer quiet, alone time. I didn't get married until I was 29. They say the longer you stay single the harder it is when you get married. I didn't see a huge change. Our premarital counselor said a balanced marriage is like a triangle- alone time, together time, and time with friends. When I get home from school, sometimes I just want to go to a room by myself and I just tell my husband that I need to be alone. He and I are opposites and most likely you will marry someone not like you too because they possess traits that you do not. I'm no psychologist though.