Ryan's Fight Club Diet Journal

congrats on resisting the fast food!!! :D
on my way home from work every night I pass a mcd's, taco bell and wendy's....I try so hard not to turn into them every day!
Keep it up, ryan, you're doing awesome!
 
Thanks everyone. Yes, as I woke up today (Day 14!), I smiled knowing I dodged a curve ball last night!
To answer the question of what I'm going to do when I reach my goal,
I am going to continue exercise, continue to drink lots of water, and watch like a hawk what I eat everyday.
I am going to still keep up a good regiment, but I will allow myself a small "good" meal on occasion as long as I maintain my weight and stay healthy.
To get to my goal, I have to go FULL STEAM AHEAD with a very hardcore discipline.
To clarify:
I found I was overindulging in sugar and soda. Those two were the leading culprits as to why I'm here today fighting the good fight.
My brother, who is in fine health, allows himself to have one or two sodas on the weekend. THIS, he considers "drinking."
I may adapt that.
As I am on DAY 14 today, I have new clarity in the sense that if I understand my body more, I'll be fine.
As I've mentioned, I don't belong to an organized religion of any kind.
This diet/lifestyle change has me on a new spiritual path.
I am getting leaner and healthier. The added confidence each day and ability to fit into clothes that haven't fit before just happen to be ONE of a million benefits.
That's a good question you asked.
My rambling answer is re-affirming what I've had in my head.
Thank you for reminding me of that today.
As always, I love coming here and getting the nice and honest compliments.
I am happy for each and everyone of you here making lifestyle changes that are going to make us all happier, now and forever.
 
It sounds like you have a great plan Ryan! I truely believe in order to be successful, we have to be able to function in real life situations and a once a week or month or whatever occassional "good" meal is a good plan to me.

I have no doubt that you will be successful!
 
Thank you Miss Kallie, Randy, everyone!

DAY 14:
Today is TWO WEEKS now that I've been on this diet.
I can call it lifestyle change, new way of living etc., but, honestly, it is a DIET (that four letter word!).
Today has been a straightforward, decent, regular day where I've been home all day.
For breakfast, I did cheerios with organic skim milk, apple, and water.
Lunch was a garden salad with no dressing. Lots of veggies.
I threw in a couple thin slices of turkey. I also had just a few almonds.
I have had NFL football on all day in the backround as I've been up, active, cleaning the house, doing mundane chores, exercising, and trying to stay active.
The previous me would have a few friends over right now, with pizza, appetizers, beer, and soda for everyone.
I had this weird moment today where my active self stopped for a second and looked over at the couch to imagine what I just described.
While that scenario would be much easier to do, I then reflected on feeling bloated with an upset stomach come 10pm that night.
So, I smile and march on!
I find myself having these............moments, however random they might be, that allow me to connect to myself to realize the success, struggle, and happiness I'm going through.
I talked to a friend the other night and she said, "I'm baking some hot Cinnabon Cinnamon Rolls right now in the oven."
Temptation, it seems, is everywhere we go.
It is what we decide to do in those moments that define us as a person. Someone, somewhere said that before, but that is what came to mind.
I also like the quote Randy posted here a few posts back.
It is Sunday, and I have made it through my 2nd full weekend on this diet.
Next week are two holiday parties back to back.
We will not dwell on that right now.
We will concentrate on the success thus far..............and the success to come!
Keep up the good fight everyone!
 
Hey Ryan, looks like you had a good day!

The thing I have to say (and it's because I like being a pain in the butt) is that a diet is a temporary fix, which does not last and is highly unsucessful, as 95 percent of dieters gain back their weight because a diet is just that, temporary.

A lifestyle change is something that will last forever and is something that can be continued, even when you reach your goal weight and people can be much more successful if they have this mindset. Just figurative food for your thought.

Anyways, that's enough from me....now I must skip along and practise what I preach :) LOL!
 
Ryan!! Way to go holding strong yesterday. I too must drive past Ronald, Jack, Carl, Arby, and Taco Hell. They are all walking distance to my house.

Way to stay strong and make the Left turn! You took the road less traveled! Good for you. I'm so proud of you and your strength.

Glad to hear you are getting back in some old clothes. I look forward to seeing you reach your goal. Just do it!!

P.S. I'm sure you've heard this before, but eat before you go to the parties, that will help.
 
To answer the question of what I'm going to do when I reach my goal,
I am going to continue exercise, continue to drink lots of water, and watch like a hawk what I eat everyday.
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That is a brilliant answer, and its one that we all must do. I was watching the biggest loser, and oneo f the contestants that won last time came back to the show, he said that he never realized that he had to keep exercising once he got back home. It sort of sucks, but then again it doesn't. It's just what we have to do, we have to condition ourselves to do different things.
 
Repetition Works. Repetition works.
A new groove and new attitude can do wonders as you embark down a new and better lifestyle.
To misquote a particular song (in reference to my first two weeks of change)
What a short, strange trip its been!
 
Hey there Ryan,
Way to go on the self control,I have been lacking'
that myself lately! Keep up the gr8 work,Tammy:)
 
Day 15:
Exercise, healthy breakfast, and a hot mug of caffeine free Yogi Ginger Lemon Tea (for digestion and circulation).
It's 20 degrees outside. Gonna do some more stretching and exercising in a bit.
Lunch was tuna salad, apple, almonds, water.
Feeling leaner today.
Over 2 weeks into "the game" and I still have not cheated ONCE.
(The imaginary gold medal is put on me).
Pressing forward.
My craving for sweets is disappearing.
Would I enjoy one right now? SURE.
Not even craving soda.
I am craving red meat though.
I am going to make chicken tonight with herbs, veggies, and water.
The digital photo of me revealed long hair, a beard, and a LEANER, MEANER Me!
 
Hey Ryan,
Just popping in to see how you're doing, and it looks like you're doing GREAT!!
Keep it up :D
 
Day 16:
A few ticks before midnight and all is well on the western front!
My face is thinner, and so is my waist line!
My biceps and chest muscles are gaining definition from daily push-ups, arm curls, and other exercises.
Pounded tons of water today (more than the last two days) to go along with healthy breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Haven't done my holiday shopping yet for my family and relatives.
Guess what I'll try to do BEFORE the weekend?
The materialistic side of Christmas is in full bloom in Colorado! Malls require you to park 7 miles away (not THAT far, but you get my point) due to everyone shopping last minute. I typically NEVER do this, but my lifestyle changes and work have taken top priority.
What's the WORSE gift you've ever been given?
I remember getting a fruitcake from a relative at the age of 8.
A fruitcake, are you KIDDING? That definitely sucked.
With my long hair and beard now, I've been called both a ROCK GOD and someone's "Lord and Savior." Go figure.
 
Day 17

Day 17
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A Co-Worker of mine hasn't seen me for a few weeks.
The first thing she said was, "You look thinner!"
No prompting. SO, that felt good.
Cravings were everywhere today.
Resisted fresh, hot chocolate chip cookies put out at work today.
Breakfast: Weight Control Cinnamon Oatmeal and water
Lunch: Chicken breast, salad, veggies
Dinner: Tuna salad, almonds, lots of water

Walked around quite a bit today. Very active day.
17 days into the game, 17 days with no cheating.
You earn the right to type whatever you want to after the day is through.
It's almost the middle of December, and I'm feeling good that I'm doing so well , especially since it 'tis the season for holiday baked goods, sweets, etc.
I have only had bread twice in 17 days (and it was whole grain bread that I didn't finish to boot).
Point being, I find myself not craving sweets BUT I find myself desiring the empty carbs of pasta and bread and, naturally, RED MEAT!
Oh well.
A flannel shirt that I could only button up with limited success a month ago now is hanging on me with no problems.
I realize my positive thoughts are laid down here with ease.
I have actually had a very positive attitude throughout all this so far.
The one comment I seem to get again and again from friends and others is:
"Your will power is great!" and "I don't know how you do it."
Well, I don't know how I'm doing it either. And, I don't want to know.
I'm in a groove, and this groove is leading to success.
Thanks for reading. Hope your days are successful right now too.
 
hey Ryan you are doing amazing...........not doing the sweets is totaly cool......I am on like day 20 or so on not having any pop.........feels good to not get that caffeeine headache!!!! Anyhow good job and keep up the positve flow dude!!! STAR
 
You're doing so well! Don't you love the first time someone asks if you've lost weight? It's so gratifying - makes the hard work seem all worth it.

I had the same experience with a shirt. I bought it and it was too small, so it sat in the cupboard. I put it on a couple of weeks ago and it fit.

Stick in that groove, things will only continue to get better! Well done!
 
Day 18:
Thanks STAR and TOMBLE.
I'm feeling a little stagnant today.
I may be shaving the beard and long hair to go with my slowly but surely trimmer look.
After 17 days of success, I'm having one of those days where I'm tired.
NOT "Give Up" tired, just tired from the mental and physical journey so far.
That's okay, though! I'm going to use today to workout later (to go along with the good eating again today).
Will probably go to bed early tonight to restore myself.
Tomorrow Night and Saturday night are going to be TWO Holiday Parties in a row.
I'm not nervous about it. Both nights will be fine, but I know I'll have to deal with others saying, "Come On! It's THE HOLIDAYS! INDULGE A LITTLE!"
Do any of you have something you do to RE-CHARGE and kick up the routine a bit? Just wondering.
The success is great, and will only get better.
I'm just having one of those days where I'm tired.
 
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