Eric’s Dream

Today was a breeze..
How weird is that to say? Its’ amazing how some days it feels as if there is no hope in gaining control and the next day it seems so easy.
I don’t get it, but I guess if I did…I wouldn’t have a problem, now would I?
I did have my first drink of [...]

Not perfect, but certainly acceptable
My day did not start out as I had planned.  I had a hard time sleeping last night.  My youngest woke up at 0320, so I had to get up and get her back to sleep.  I was totally draggin and couldn’t imagine getting up in another 25 minutes to exercise, so [...]

Today has been really good. I actually followed through on my plans to keep in control of what I eat (and made it to my 8am class! lol). I had:
Breakfast Bar – 140 Cal.
Subway 6″ Turkey Sandwich (with Southwest Sauce, Honey Oat bread) – 480 Cal.
1 Macademia Nut Cookie – 220 Cal.
1 package Ramen noodles [...]

Starting weight: 239
Goal weight: 140
Short-term goal: 220 by June 24th

Plan:
1600 calories/day
Exercise 2x/wk

Well, the rest of the day went good.  I am getting ready to go to bed now.  I am having no cravings.  I only ate 1630 calories today, but I am just not hungry anymore tonight, and I am not going to eat right before I go to bed. 
 
Tomorrow will be a better day.   I [...]

One in Eight people in America are hungry?

I have seen or heard this stat many places lately; tv, radio, and print.  Where are they getting this from?
This is damn near a third-world nation statistic.
To make matters worse…..I’m eating enough for 3 or 4 people.  NO, I’m not kidding!! I’m pretty darned sure there are a [...]

Today, there is a battle raging in my mind, once again, regarding this whole dieting thing.  This weekend got me so off track, it is not even funny.  I want to blame it all on working nights, but I need to quit making excuses.  I have worked other night weekends (although very few) where I [...]