Loving Liquids

I've spent the last several weeks stuck in that space between wanting to change, but not caring enough to actually do something about it.

As a result, I've sunk back into that funk where I have been seeking comfort from food and not from something more effective. My food choices have been filled with sugar, gluten, peanuts, eggs, and other artificial crap. This has created inflamation, cravings, and that overall feeling of foggy brain. This has led to grogginess, tiredness and laziness. I drink more coffee and alcohol than water, and sit more than I move. Anyone skeptic that still doubts that we are what we eat, is clearly out of touch.

So, what to do about it? The obvious answer is eat better, drink more water, exercise more and get right with God. So, why I haven't I done that? Great question, I wish I had an answer.

I've been using my driving time to listen to Zig Ziglar and some of his best lectures. He's an inspirational Christian and motivational speaker. He has often said you don't have to be great to start, but you must start to be great. It's a great time to get back to basics.

I've spent the morning looking at old photos from our trips to Disney, specifically the trip with my parents, brothers and the cousins. I recall how crappy I felt when I realized that I may not be under the weigh limit for one of the best rides in the parks. So I was not disappointed when the line was too long for us to try. Other rides had specific seats for larger riders, and I remember the embarassment having to ask to sit there. So, I vowed that I would get the weight off by the next trip. Well, I haven't. So, now I'm within several weeks of another chance, and I cannot get out of my own way to reach that goal.

I once heard an adage by Robert Mckee that "for the talented writer, the story is already written; his job is to get out of its way." Could I apply that same logic to this journey?

Since the trip is still a surprise to the kids, I will set myself a 60 day goal and then set a new one after that, until we actually leave. Since I personally feel better on a more liquid diet, I will set a goal of 120 smoothies, 30 soups, and 30 meals, and 60 snacks. 

The good news is that the first smoothie is done.