If you go back to the first blog entry in January, I announced a 30-day Challenge of no alcohol, better food choices and increased exercise. It wasn't until a few days later that I upped the ante and extended the challenge to 45-Days.
Today I have reached Day 30 and I have been having bouts of weakness and temptation, to reduce the challenge back to the original 30-Days. I have spoke to my friend Tim about having a beer next week. I have a boy's night at Real Sports on Saturday, to watch the Leafs. A Raptors game next week and a house party. Remember the better eating and exercise will be extended, I hope, forever.
It is also been tough to watch the guys that take January off every year from drinking, gear up for a big weekend of beer and merriment.
As punishment for my moments of weakness, I arranged a lunch with Mariana, my harshest weight loss critic. Now those of you that know her, will question whether lunch with the endlessly entertaining Mariana, should really be considered punishment. Normally I would agree with you, but she swears that she does not believe that I have lost an ounce of weight. At least not noticeably. She is not giving me a hard time, she just can't see it.
In fact I have lost 21.5 pounds. Normal people have noticed. I notice that I have lost a considerable amount of weight in my midsection and face. I need to add a notch to my pants belt, or get a new belt.
Mariana, while a relentless critic, has also been motivating me to stay the course. She has offered numerous food tips, is teaching me about which sushi dishes I should eat and keeping me honest. She sensed my weakness and suggested a pizza & beer dinner, if I don't cheat over the next 15-days. It set me straight. I'm back on the program and will not fall off the wagon.
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