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Thursday, 14 July 2016

Princess Health and July 14th, 2016 I Don't Look For It. Princessiccia

Princess Health and July 14th, 2016 I Don't Look For It. Princessiccia

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July 14th, 2016 I Don't Look For It

I'm fully aware of how the body naturally fluctuates a few or sometimes several pounds in either direction and keeping that in mind--I was ready for anything today. After all the exercise in New York, I wouldn't have been surprised to find the scale below 200. Or, on the other side--up a few pounds. Instead, I somehow caught it within less than a half pound from my last weigh-in on June 8th.
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This represents a .4 pound loss since the last weigh-in on June 8th. I'm grateful for the stability I've found. It feels absolutely incredible to be where I am--and I don't mean physically, although that feels great too, I mean, where I am mentally, within my maintenance plan. Does that make sense? In other words...

As long as I'm maintaining the integrity of my plan, staying active in support and remaining abstinent from refined sugar, It really doesn't matter to me what the scale shows once a month. The scale doesn't follow my Twitter or read this blog. The scale doesn't understand the effort I extend each day and the importance level I apply to what I do. The scale simply provides information based on many different factors each day. I find peace and calm when I maintain my plan each day. I don't look for it or find it in a good weigh-in.

Can I tell you something? Honestly--and I don't mean this to seem ungrateful, but I kind of wanted to see 199 just for the heck of it. Hey- I'm human. And I'm absolutely thrilled about how well maintenance mode is proceeding. I certainly don't need to hit 199--and I don't need it to give me anything other than a novelty type experience. Maybe I'll catch the next one on a bigger down-swing.

Today: I maintained the integrity of my maintenance calorie budget. I remained abstinent from refined sugar, I exceeded my daily water goal by more than 24oz and I participated in direct one on one support exchanges. It was a very good day!

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

Wednesday, 13 July 2016

Princess Health and July 13th, 2016 Made Up For It Today. Princessiccia

Princess Health and July 13th, 2016 Made Up For It Today. Princessiccia

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July 13th, 2016 Made Up For It Today

Today was the last day of my scheduled vacation time. I slept in as you might expect, very well. This late slumber tilted my food day, somewhat, but I knew it would--and fully expect a tough transition from vacation mode to work mode come tomorrow morning when the 4am alarm sounds. And the transition will be a little more difficult after tonight's on-air weather coverage activation.

I was actually on a phone meeting and about to sit down for dinner--my plate was made and waiting when the weather coverage activation happened. I continued my meeting while I packed the plate in a bag, with utensils--and headed for the studio. The storm was a slow moving summer storm--the kind that slowly drifts its way around, dumping a bunch of rain, hail and intense lightning. At one point it slowed to 10 mph. I'm rather fortunate I wasn't working longer. It could have turned into an all night deal. Luckily it didn't. The storm has cleared our immediate area and I'm done with live coverage.

I absolutely loved the trip to New York. I did miss some things while I was away. I missed my apples. I love apple slices. I eat a lot of apples. I didn't eat a single one while away. I made sure to get my avocado fix while away. One of the biggest things I do daily, and I missed doing it very much, was preparing my meals. I made up for it today!

Today: I maintained the integrity of my maintenance mode calorie budget, I remained abstinent from refined sugar, I exceeded my daily water goal and I participated in support interactions.

The vacation days are over. I suppose they officially ended at 8:16pm when tonight's first weather warning was issued.

It's back to my radio show in the morning. I'm looking forward to it, actually. I missed that, too.

Oh--and tomorrow is a special Thursday weigh day at the doctor's office! I'm overdue for my monthly weigh-in! 

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

Tuesday, 12 July 2016

Princess Health and July 12th, 2016 And It Worked. Princessiccia

Princess Health and July 12th, 2016 And It Worked. Princessiccia

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July 12th, 2016 And It Worked

After a long day of traveling home, I'm exhausted. Just finished the ninety-minute drive home from the airport and I'm ready to collapse. The trip was a wonderful experience, but I must say, it's great to be home!

Today was rushed rushed rushed--and I grabbed what I could when I could--and it worked.

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

I'm dropping in bed!

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

Monday, 11 July 2016

Princess Health and July 11th, 2016 Really Really Good. Princessiccia

Princess Health and July 11th, 2016 Really Really Good. Princessiccia

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July 11th, 2016 Really Really Good

The last full day in New York City was an amazing one. Kristin enjoyed the Museum of Modern Art while I did my business--including an afternoon trip to CBS Radio New York!
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Broadway Bill Lee is legendary in broadcasting. He gave me an amazing behind the scenes-all access tour of their amazing facility. The experience, courtesy of Broadway Bill's generosity, was something I'll never forget.

I found the most fantastic farm to fork restaurant called Dig Inn, right across the street from the CBS studios. I sat there, enjoyed an incredible lunch (see tweet below) and just tried to completely absorb what just happened.

It's challenging really, in one way, because I know very well--and this isn't boastful, I'm just saying--as an on-air personality, I know I'm capable of this level--the major leagues. But I didn't take that path. And I didn't because I've spent the majority of my broadcasting career as a 500 pound man, and that--and all the insecurities it brought, severely limited my ability to dream, to stretch, to believe in myself...to even try. I never even tried to pursue larger markets.

I had these same type feelings after my appearance on The Today Show. I felt so at home--so at ease in front of those cameras. I felt at home again today, right there at CBS Radio New York.

How would my life, my family--how would everything be different, had I pursued bigger markets earlier in my career?

I let those thoughts sit and simmer while I enjoyed the wild caught salmon and roasted sweet potatoes. Twenty-seven years in radio and I feel like I've accomplished a fraction of my capabilities.

Then, it hit me.

Wait a second! What am I doing with these thoughts?

In a split second--I dismissed these downward thoughts and negative emotions and turned my focus in the direction of gratitude.

My goodness, how easy it is to fall into a negative perspective! It's also easy to shift the other direction, all things considered.

I left the restaurant feeling energized and inspired. I'm going back home and I'm ready to do the kind of work I know I'm capable of doing.

And please, don't get me wrong. My initial thought process wasn't lack of gratitude for where I am today--it was more about how I allowed my weight to severely limit my personal and professional growth.

If you're a regular reader, you know all about "Epiphany Day," right? That day was May 15th, 2014. On May 19th, 2014, I elaborated a touch more about the dynamics in play when identity and self-worth is measured by anything that naturally fluctuates. For me, it was the scale--and how much I weighed.

I put so much focus and energy into feeling horrible about myself all those years--and too little focus on the core elements of me---and when that happens, in my opinion--the natural talents and abilities we possess don't get watered, so to speak. And they survive, but they're limited--their growth is stunted.

Since Epiphany Day, I've accomplished a bunch. I not only successfully returned from relapse/regain, I resurrected my stand-up comedy and started booking speaking engagements again. I'm more in touch with my natural talents and abilities, today, than any other time in my life.

I'm no longer limited by how I think and feel about myself. Now, how I think and feel about myself actually encourages huge things.

So what do I do?

I do exactly what I do each day. And quietly, calmly and confidently, I continue pursuing personal and professional growth in the areas I'm most passionate-- broadcasting, writing, speaking, mentoring and making each day just as important as the previous in my pursuit of personal extraordinary care.

I'm incredibly blessed to be right where I am. I'm a lucky man. And tonight, as I lay my head on the pillow in NYC one last night, I'll say some prayers of gratitude--because, let me tell you--things could be tragically different in so many ways. And they're not. They're actually really really good.

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Kristin and me at the Empire State Building tonight. This is our last night in this incredible city. The top of the Empire State Building was lit up red, white and blue!

Today, I maintained the integrity of my maintenance mode calorie budget, I remained abstinent from refined sugar, I exceeded my daily water goal, I participated in support exchanges and according to the activity tracker on my phone, I burned more than a thousand calories. I promised myself I would take the stairs all the way up here to the 9th floor at least once during my stay--and I did it, today--twice. 

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

Sunday, 10 July 2016

Princess Health and July 10th, 2016 Another Day. Princessiccia

Princess Health and July 10th, 2016 Another Day. Princessiccia

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July 10th, 2016 Another Day

Today has been full of exercise! I'm completely wiped out. I'm opting for a Tweets-Only tonight.

Today, I maintained the integrity of my maintenance calorie. Today, I remained abstinent from refined sugar. Today, I exceeded my daily water goal. Today, I naturally exercised well, with lots of walking. Today, I stayed connected with support connections.

I made today work well.

I'll go for another day like today, tomorrow!

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

Saturday, 9 July 2016

Princess Health and July 9th, 2016 For Sport Or Therapy. Princessiccia

Princess Health and July 9th, 2016 For Sport Or Therapy. Princessiccia

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July 9th, 2016 For Sport Or Therapy

This trip has been fantastic. I'm taking extraordinary care in the same way I do when I'm at home. And that, to me, is important--because what I do isn't something that takes a vacation. And I wouldn't want it to take a vacation, because my daily disciplines are a source of life and freedom I once could only dream about. Why would I want to break from something like that?

I've heard it from several directions, "Sean, you must try the pizza, the street food--the deli..." And I get it, I understand--it isn't in any way a bad thing to suggest this and it isn't a bad idea...for some people. But for me, considering my history--the departure from my food plan would potentially have disastrous consequences.

With this written, I'm certainly not opposed to trying new things as long as those new things are verified refined sugar free and as long as those things fit within my maintenance calorie budget. Those two requirements are non-negotiable for me.

This resolve of mine is strengthened by several things.

I've often discussed the importance of developing a personal plan that's sustainable long-term--refining the plan along the way to fit me like a glove, and also, allowing it to naturally evolve. That's what I've been able to do. I don't, nor have I ever forced myself to eat anything I can't stand--so what I eat, I truly enjoy, 100%. But having a food plan I enjoy is only part of what makes it easier to maintain a strong resolve. Another important factor goes much deeper than the food on my plate.

I no longer depend on food to service my emotional needs. The urge--or better, the deep seeded reactions drawing me closer to food in times of emotional or stressful situations, still exists. I simply use better tools of support when that happens. If I ever decide to go it alone, turning my back on support--I will quickly go back to that dangerous pattern.

I spent many years giving food all the attention--so much, I actually ended up missing some of the best things in life because I was constantly in search of that next indulgence. Taking the focus away from the food and back on life, has made a profound difference in most everything.

I still have a fine appreciation of great food. If you're a regular reader, you've seen how I like to prepare a plate. I love great tasting food. But now, it's different. I eat with a mindfulness that keeps me present and aware of not only what I'm eating, but why I'm eating. What I'm eating, because it must fit within the boundaries of my food plan and why I'm eating, because it mustn't be for sport or therapy. 

I took a great walk today and you were invited! Here's the Facebook LIVE video!

Kristin made it back from her conference this evening and we made our way out. Our original plan involved finding a restaurant for dinner. It became a little late for us to dine out, considering the Saturday night crowds and it was raining for the third night in a row, so we opted to simply eat something back at the hotel. We'll have much more time for dining out tomorrow night and Monday.

Today, I maintained the integrity of my maintenance calorie budget, I remained abstinent from refined sugar, I made my water goal and I participated in some really nice support exchanges. Great day!

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Today was Mom's birthday. I talked on the phone with her a few times and left a video birthday greeting on her Facebook page. We celebrated her birthday last weekend, knowing I'd be in New York on her special day. Happy Birthday mom! This photo collection spans many many years!

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

Friday, 8 July 2016

Princess Health and July 8th, 2016 Before I Shut My Eyes. Princessiccia

Princess Health and July 8th, 2016 Before I Shut My Eyes. Princessiccia

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July 8th, 2016 Before I Shut My Eyes

I'm letting the pictures and the Tweets tell today's story, tonight. My goal is to write tomorrow's edition in the late afternoon, allowing more time to elaborate on some of the perspectives behind the approach and thorough enjoyment of the experience.

Before I shut my eyes, one thing...

I maintained the integrity of my maintenance calorie budget, I remained abstinent from refined sugar, I communicated with friends in support and I exceeded my daily water goal.

And I had a great time. I also grabbed some additional rest. It was fantastic! 

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Empire State Building touching the clouds!
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From the observation deck of the Empire State Building
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The view was stunning. It was windy and much cooler up there!

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