Looking in the mirror yesterday, for the first time since starting my boot camp (which has waned a bit but I'm still exercising every day) I was able to see a difference. Part of it is the way my tees are laying on me now and part of me just noticed that my stomach was closer to flat. Not flat but closer.
I don't get on scales. I get obsessed if I do. But, I do look in the mirror and I judge by my clothes.
The biggest change I've made is healthy eating and obviously the exercise. Quitting smoking will come this fall, when it gets cold. I mean, who wants to go stand outside in the elements for five minutes when it's cold? Non-smokers have to see us as crazy for doing it. It really is silly.
I'm eating salad for at least one meal a day. I'm eating a real breakfast. I'm not snacking as much (except the occasional one, which means dinner or lunch gets balanced out to fruit or veggies). I'm avoiding white bread (except the occasional pasta dish) and I've pretty much abandoned soda. Fast food will only be enjoyed on rare occasion from now on (except Chick-fil-A). Desserts... rare. Simply put, I'm making smarter choices. And this isn't just a right now change, this is a permanent change.
So, here's the question. One which the Texan brought to mind the other night at Friday's (where I enjoyed a turkey burger and did not finish the fries). He pointed out that my old match profile didn't say much about me at all. It was kind of a "let's hang out" type of thing and that's about it. I will be rejoining the match world in the beginning of September. Assuming that I'm still sticking to my new lifestyle changes when I sign back up (which I intend to make this a rest of my life commitment), is it too early or too much to make a point of saying that activity and eating right are a part of my daily routine? Should I make sure I'm completely back in shape before saying that or no? Is it too early (in two weeks or so) to say those kinds of things about myself? I'll be just over a month in by the time I sign up. I know it won't be a lie... but will it seem truthful?
Curious what others think...
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