Make A Choice

So as part of my quest to get even just a litle bit faster, I am trying to drop about 15 pounds.  I figure that logic would say the fewer pounds I'm dragging, the faster I will go.

I'm doing Weight Watchers.  I've used it before successfully, and kept the weight off.  Its a lifestyle, not a diet, and I believe that is why it works long term.  Being on this program really makes you think about what you are eating, and make better decisions.  Measure and eat serving sizes, skip add ons and condiments....that sort of thing.

I'm not saying that weight loss is easy, but it isn't rocket science either.  Calories burned need to exceed calories eaten in order to lose weight.  There...it kinda is that simple.  A program like Weight Watchers just helps you track and organize and count those calories to ensure the right balance.

So why the hell do so many people think they can get results EASIER than that?

Our country spends BILLIONS on diet pills, drinks, mixes, etc. that guarantee to shed the pounds.  Yup, that's right, eat your Big Mac, then pop a pill and you'll be amazed at how the weight just melts off you!

Our country spends BILLIONS on equipment that guarantees weight lose and toned butts!  Look at the flippin Shake Weight.  The advertisement itself should tell you its a joke!  Hey Einstein...you don't have to lift weights for 45 minutes LIKE EVERYONE for centuries has done before you.  Nope, because you were smart enough to pick up that phone and call our 800 number, you will be smokin hot and toned in a month with no more effort than shaking some piece of plastic for 5 minutes, here try it.  You'll feel the burn instantly because its that good!  After your 5 minute ULTRA workout, go ahead....sit down.  Relax, put up your feet and enjoy a bowl of Doritos and 3 beers!  You deserve it, when you step on the scale tomorrow, big changes are awaiting you!

Are we really this stupid?

And ladies...we are the worst.  We buy these products like crack addicts jonesing for a fix!

Just step out your front door in whatever shoes are on your feet and walk around the damn block!  Next week do it twice!  Oh, and stop eating butter!

Speaking of butter...let's talk about food.

I know I said above its about making good choices, but seriously...

Dominos Pizza.  Pizza on a regular basis is not a good choice.  But in moderation, and on a limited basis, its ok.  But Dominos gives you a cup of melted butter with it.  To dip the crust in.  God forbid the dough and the cheese aren't enough.  No, please, dip the crust in butter.  Dominos Pizza is personally committed to your ass growing 4 inches by Christmas.  It says so right on the box!

"Super Size" at the burger joints.  Wait, you mean the hundreds and hundreds of calories in the burger aren't enough.  You mean the fat, grease and calories in the regular fries isn't going to prematurely kill me?   You mean the diet coke I order with my "meal" doesn't erase everything I just ate.  Well heck, then yes, please "super size" my fries to a portion that could feed a family in another country.  And what the hell, supersize that drink too.  And while your at it, throw in some BBQ sauce for me to pour down my throat to wash it all down.  

Let's talk about soda too!  Coke, Pepsi, whatever the choice.  First of all, if you do actually drink the diet ones, it doesn't undo the crap you just ate!  I swear.   Its scientifically proven.  But drinking the regular ones?  If you are "supposed" to consume 2000 calories a day, you seriously think its wise to waste a 10th of them on a beverage!  And who drinks just one can?  The bottle is over 2 servings.  That is hundreds of calories.  And the explanation I always hear about why people drink regular over diet is "I don't like the diet one".  Oh, ok.  You don't like the slightly different taste of the diet soda...but I take it you like the way your ass looks in those stretch pants?  I guess the taste of an f-ing beverage is worth being unhappy, and unhealthy!  Its a beverage people!  Water won't kill you!

Please don't read this and think I am berating people for being overweight.  I'm not.  Weight loss success can vary for reasons like family history, metabolism and physical issues with exercise.  All I'm saying is that all people, regardless of size, family history, geographic location and economic situation, have the ability to make SOME better choices.  Drinking water is free, and right in your sink.  Cutting crap like butter out of you and your families diet is free.  Just eat your food without it.  And stepping out the front door and walking around the block,  turning off the tv or video game and playing with your kids is free!  You don't need expensive food to make good choices.  You don't need fancy gyms, or equipment, treadmills or sneakers.  All you need is to make the decision to do something better for yourself today than you did yesterday.  You don't have to run.  Just walk.  You don't have to diet, just choose to remove a few unhealthy things from the fridge.  It will make a difference.  Not just in the way you look...but more importantly...about the way you FEEL!!!

Anything that is easy isn't worth doing.
What are you going to do today...not tomorrow, not next week...TODAY... that is better for you than what you did yesterday?