Royale Decree™ #11

Born Again Muse
I've always known that I inspire people. I know that people often hear my ideas and run with them, without giving me credit — whatever. For a while I often thought of becoming a professional muse or "consultant." As I was driving, the radio station I was listening to quoted Mark Twain, just before they played Katy Perry's song "Firework":

“The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.”

–– Mark Twain

So I hope that I have inspired you to get healthy. That I've inspired you to take the high road in healthy weight loss as opposed to the low and dangerous paths like HCG, starvation or fad dieting.

Trust me, I know how hard it is to take the longer path to success. There is nothing more tempting then wanting to just drop $400+ on a quick fix, like HCG. I think about it all the time, but I know IT DOESN'T LAST! My diet approach can last if you allow it too. It will teach you to think about what you are eating and drinking. It will make you understand your body and how it works and when things don't go quite right, what you can do about it.

Everyday is loaded with it's challenges when it comes to eating healthy. Somedays are fantastic, and you actually feel proud of what you've accomplished. Other days feel awful and all you want to do is eat a double serving of Talenti and munch on Pirate Booty -- I know that was me yesterday, see for yourself:

Not so great day. I blame a severe headache, which is not an excuse, but it is just the reason I let the day happen the way it did.

In terms of sodium, I did awesome! In terms of everything else, I did very poorly. However, I did have a severe headache, which is no excuse. When I have a severe headache, nothing matters and all I want is junk food or to overindulge. Since I had done so well this week, I decided to give myself a break, which is ABSOLUTELY OKAY TO DO, but don't do it all the time.

So today, I started over. There will be no Talenti tonight, but maybe later in the week. So remember you hold the light to your own firework. I am just here to inspire myself and you, to do your best, everyday! Go gett'm!

Day 06: Dealing With My Head

I think I miss counted and today is actually day 7. However, in light of the new year and not to confuse myself and everyone, I am just going to count this as Day 06, as in Day 06 of the new year. Technicals, who needs them?

Today is a lazy day. I am at Activity Level I: Sedentary. I might motivate myself in about 2-3 hours to jump to Activity Level II or III, and go for a brisk walk. See Chapter 4: Fit As A King for the meaning of these Activity Levels. I've been trying to maintain an Activity Level of II this week, which means working out 3 times. So far, so good.

I had a severe headache last night and this morning. My medication for treating them makes me groggy and tired. I need to pick up my perscription for this medication, and the CVS is across the street, about a mile on foot. So that will be good to walk. Regardless, this is what I was talking about, in regards to the challenges I will face, and what it will take to stay on the path to health and a fabulous dress size. 

By the way ... looking for a quick and easy lunch without the extensive thought process, for only a few extra calories and we're talking about 20-40, choosing a fully packed Lunchables is a wise choice. For only 350 calories, you can enjoy a quick well balanced meal for under $4. Below is what I had yesterday for lunch. It was called the Turkey and Cheddar Sandwich Sub pack. It came with a small turkey and cheddar sub with low fat mayo, apple sauce, oreo cookies, and Kool-aide. Yum! I hope you are doing well on your diets today. Be well.