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Thursday, 7 July 2016

Princess Health and July 7th, 2016 What Goes In My Mouth. Princessiccia

Princess Health and July 7th, 2016 What Goes In My Mouth. Princessiccia

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July 7th, 2016 What Goes In My Mouth

Our hotel room is right across the street from a small grocery/prepared food store. The plan was to grab some food there and possibly eat in their dining area. But the more I looked, the more questions came up...This place is well stocked-- but still, as far as their hot prepared foods, it just wasn't my food. Everything was old and of questionable content. I ended up with a good backup plan (see tweets below).

After a really long day of traveling and some fun activities this afternoon and evening (Including a wonderful visit with Alex Brightman, star of Broadway's School Of Rock, I was tired and hungry. The old Sean would have feasted on whatever the next restaurant presented. I don't do that anymore. If, for whatever reason, the food doesn't work for me, I change the food. I no longer subscribe to the idea that I'm "stuck" or "trapped" by whatever's available. I'm responsible for what goes in my mouth, always.

I'm looking forward to sleeping in tomorrow morning! I'll be posting more and more pictures over the next few days.
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I maintained the integrity of my calorie budget. I remained abstinent from refined sugar. I stayed in contact with several of my support team, I exceeded my daily water and I planned by having a few things ready to go.

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Thank you for reading and your continued support,
Strength,
Sean

Wednesday, 6 July 2016

Princess Health and July 6th, 2016 And I Will. Princessiccia

Princess Health and July 6th, 2016 And I Will. Princessiccia

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July 6th, 2016 And I Will

My grandson turned three today. We celebrated his birthday yesterday at my oldest daughter's house across town. We all gathered around and watched as he excitedly ripped through the gift wrapping. He wanted to play with everything all at once! He had me toss a ball several times, so he could hit it with his new bat. That was a tiny taste of what I dream of doing with him someday. And right there is one of countless reasons why I do what I do. I'm going to be a very active grandpa for that little guy!

Mom and I talked on the way home about Noah's pure joy. He's fascinated over most everything.

We were also celebrating mom's birthday yesterday. Mom's isn't until Saturday. Missing her birthday will be the first time I can remember not being with her on that special day.

I'm off for the next seven days straight! Today was spent getting ready to leave. Really, the last several days was spent in preparation for this trip back to New York City.

This isn't a Today Show trip. I do have one meeting that developed because of that appearance, but aside from that, I'm embracing this as a vacation. I'm with my girlfriend, Kristin, on this trip. She has a professional conference to attend while we're there.

I can't express how much I really needed this break. I really really did. It all fell into place rather nicely. I'm very blessed and grateful!

This trip will be a good challenge for me in many ways. The previous NYC trip was 36 hours. This time, I'm in for six days! I have a digital food scale. I have my commitments and daily disciplines. I have my resolve to maintain the integrity of my plan. And I will.

I must drop in bed. Our flight leaves in six hours.

I maintained the integrity of my calorie budget. I remained abstinent from refined sugar. I was active in support interactions and I exceeded my daily water goal. Crazy busy day. Really good day, too.

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Thank you for reading and your continued support,
Strength,
Sean

Tuesday, 5 July 2016

Princess Health and July 5th, 2016 Tweets Only. Princessiccia

Princess Health and July 5th, 2016 Tweets Only. Princessiccia

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July 5th, 2016 Tweets Only

Tweets only, tonight.

I maintained the integrity of my calorie budget, I remained abstinent from refined sugar, I participated in spot support exchanges and I exceeded my daily water goal.

It was a very busy--but successful day.

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Thank you for reading and your continued support,
Strength,
Sean

Monday, 4 July 2016

Princess Health and July 4th, 2016 The P's And W's. Princessiccia

Princess Health and July 4th, 2016 The P's And W's. Princessiccia

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July 4th, 2016 The P's And W's

I worked an annual station event broadcast tonight. I really should have scheduled tomorrow as a day off. I didn't! I waited and waited for traffic to clear, then was stuck in traffic anyway until after 11pm--then it was straight to get mom at Amber's place, arriving home just after midnight.

I'll cut to the chase...

I maintained the integrity of my calorie budget. I remained abstinent from refined sugar. I exceeded my water goal and I participated in active support communications.

I planned, prepared and packed. I had what I needed, where I needed, when I needed.

Minding The P's & W's!

Letting the tweets tell the rest.

Some days the Tweets provide a fairly decent perspective.

Alarm set to wake me in three and a half hours.

This isn't recommended!

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Thank you for reading and your continued support,
Strength,
Sean

Sunday, 3 July 2016

Princess Health and July 3rd, 2016 Kept Getting Better. Princessiccia

Princess Health and July 3rd, 2016 Kept Getting Better. Princessiccia

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July 3rd, 2016 Kept Getting Better

Mom and I had a wonderful day. I really enjoyed preparing her a great brunch. She enjoyed it, too!

I was very excited about taking mom to a big concert. I introduced John Conlee on behalf of the venue, representing KPNC. It was a special thing because Conlee's music is part of the soundtrack of my childhood. Mom and I listened to the radio all the time--and John Conlee was one of our favorites.

We had an opportunity to go back in the green room for a meet and greet before the show, then mom took her seat while I stood backstage, waiting to introduce the show. John leaned over to me right before I went on stage and asked, "what's your mom's name, again?" It's Beverly! He didn't say why he wanted to know--but we found out later.

He dedicated the song, Rose Colored Glasses to her but she didn't hear him well. I leaned over, "Mom, did you hear that? He just said your name!" She didn't understand what he said over the intro to the song...but when he finished the song, he singled her out--asking her to come up to the stage, then, with the spotlight on mom, he proceeded to give her his rose colored glasses! She handled it so very well! I was so happy for her in that moment.

My cousin Doug was at the big party last night--and he was at tonight's concert! Doug joined us for dinner afterward and so did my girlfriend, Kristin. It was a fabulous evening that just kept getting better!!

Some pictures from tonight:
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What I planned on writing about will wait until tomorrow. I've got to drop in bed. I'm super tired!

I maintained the integrity of my maintenance calorie budget, I remained abstinent from refined sugar--and, I exceeded my water goal.

I'll aim for another good day, tomorrow.

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Thank you for reading and your continued support,
Strength,
Sean

Saturday, 2 July 2016

Princess Health and July 2nd, 2016 Truly Epic. Princessiccia

Princess Health and July 2nd, 2016 Truly Epic. Princessiccia

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July 2nd, 2016 Truly Epic

Maybe the clock was wrong. I couldn't believe my eyes. It was 12:30pm and I was waking after ten solid hours of sleep. I usually wake after seven or eight hours, naturally. I must have needed it because I was out, sound.

The super late start to my day did tilt it somewhat. This tilting of the day affects my food schedule and plan. I adjusted well and got on with enjoying really nice Saturday.

I left early evening for my hometown. I picked up mom and we attended a huge Independence Day Weekend Party at my cousin Rick's place. The party was truly epic. Mom visited with Aunt Connie and I visited with my cousin Steve from Minnesota. There was a bunch of food choices at this big event. I selected some pulled pork, a homemade bean dip thingy, blue corn tortilla chips and an ounce of sharp cheddar I had brought along. I also brought my digital food scale. (see tweets below for pics from tonight's celebration)

Planning, preparing and packing. I did those things, making sure I had a backup plan for food, in the man bag, ready to go. My planning isn't too elaborate. I base it on a very simple idea. I make sure I have: What I need, when I need, where I need.

Mom and I have planned a great few days together. Tomorrow night, we're going to the big John Conlee concert. I'm introducing Conlee on stage, then after the show, mom will get a chance to meet this country music legend! Monday is 4th of July activities, then Tuesday we're celebrating Noah's and mom's birthday at a combined party.

I maintained the integrity of my maintenance calorie budget, I remained abstinent from refined sugar, I was connected in active support communications and I met my minimum water goal.

It was an exceptional day!

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Thank you for reading and your continued support,
Strength,
Sean

Friday, 1 July 2016

Princess Health and July 1st, 2016 Just Be Yourself. Princessiccia

Princess Health and July 1st, 2016 Just Be Yourself. Princessiccia

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July 1st, 2016 Just Be Yourself

Most things in life benefit from the advice, "just be yourself, take it slow, baby steps--and you'll make it just fine." This is solid advice 99% of us would agree on for most every situation/circumstance, yet--when it comes to weight loss, the old diet mentality doesn't start that way.

As a child, my weight climbed steadily, and the more it did, the more mom became terrified. I was alarmed, mainly because mom was so shaken from the sobering doctor's office weigh-ins, not because of the weight issues. Countless doctor visits ended with a diet plan--printed, outlined--meals, snacks, and everything--right there in black and white. Eat these things from now on and in these quantities and that'll fix the weight problem, was the message. This process repeats all over the world, all the time--special plans, perfect food lists, eat this, don't eat that--try this new program or pill or surgery--and here's your food menu--stick with this...and oh, by the way, start this in the morning. Good luck!

Some of the most intelligent people in the world come up with the most amazing plans. And still, in most cases, they forget the importance of advice they would most likely and very automatically give someone for a non-weight loss related issue. Take it slow...baby steps, you'll make it--just be yourself.

The plans, procedures, and menus are designed to work. And they do. But too often, the human element isn't factored into the equation. All of the focus is poured into the plan because, well--if you do the plan you'll lose weight! So, yeah-- do it!!

Basically, here's the challenge: Wake up tomorrow a completely different person. Wake up tomorrow free of a lifetime of old food behaviors--and do the plan. Don't ask questions--just do it. Don't be yourself. Don't honor "where you are." Turn a 180 and hold on tight so it doesn't become a 360. It's never easy because face it, losing weight is hard--so get tough and get it done.

Uh, that never worked for me---ever. 

I'd still be over 500 pounds or dead had I not stopped the diet mentality merry-go-round in September 2008.

The gradual evolution of good choices, within a budget--was, for me--a way of flipping the ratio, as I like to call it. Instead of putting 80% of the focus on the food and exercise, I placed it at about 20%--and placed 80% on the mental/emotional elements necessary for consistent positive progress. Because seriously, without consistency, the plan doesn't matter--whatever it is, it needs consistency to work or be proven ineffective.

Allowing for natural growth, baby steps--being myself, honoring where I was--even if it included calorie counted fast food meals in the beginning, made it possible to gain consistency for the first time in my life. And the mental space created by this 80/20 approach gave me the room I needed to explore the deeper issues and patterns that helped keep me "in the food" all those years.

I talked to mom the other day while she was watching a very popular daytime television show hosted by a well-respected television personality who has written multiple weight loss books. The guest on the show was someone who had hundreds and hundreds of pounds to lose--and there, this well-respected celebrity host/doctor was giving this poor man the hardline advice--and telling him what he had to do, and the plan. And you know his intentions were fine. But again--when it comes to weight loss, why do many in the world--even the experts, miss the human element??

I was absolutely appalled by the approach. I told mom--"oh my, I can't believe that--uhg--I'd go toe to toe with him on this and I'd win, I guarantee." And yes, I speak the expression "uhg."

And no...this isn't a case of Sean getting over-confident. I'm grounded in the most wonderful ways. I just know what I know to be true based on my experiences. And also based on successful stories from countless others.

I only have today. I'm never immune to relapse/regain. My success isn't a given. It requires a practice each day. it never requires perfection--but it does require consistent practice. It's been a lot of practice. And it doesn't make perfect and it doesn't guarantee anything.

But if I continue practicing exceptional self-care--and I remain connected spiritually and I remain connected in good support circles--then by golly, I just might have a good chance.

One thing's for sure. However I evolve from here, I'll do it while being myself, taking it slow with baby steps and honoring where I am along the way. I'll not compare or judge my path against anyone else's path. I will honor the fallible nature of my unique humanness.

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I donated blood today! It felt so good to do it again. Every single time, I'm reminded of 500 pound days, when raging high blood pressure disqualified me from donating on several occasions.
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These vitals...I'm incredibly grateful. Apparently, I have an athletic heart. I'm not sure it's necessarily athletic--it was once trained to keep up with the pressures of a 500 pound body--and now, in comparison, it isn't challenged.  It's either athletic or bored. I'll take either one, or both.

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Thank you for reading and your continued support,
Strength,
Sean
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