I Am Not Ashamed

Well, that may be overstating it, but I will now post my weight as of Monday January 11 at 6:10 a.m.: 200 pounds. Yes, that's right. I can't believe I am the only one who has the courage to post his (her) weight! I weigh about the same as I did in August which I believe is a minor miracle. Since I am so entranced by my own writing maybe I will treat you all to a day by day account of how the WINTER OF FITNESS is proceeding. Today, for example I was very proud of myself arising as I did at 5:05 a.m. and exercising until I was good and sweaty. I continued my triumphal start by having a banana for breakfast in addition to the usual Instant Breakfast (and Metamucil, but since that is without nutritional value maybe I shouldn't mention it). Lunch was another victory (V8 Juice, a Fiber One Bar and an apple for a mid afternoon snack) But disaster awaited in the strip mall on the corner of State Street and 90th South. Mari and I had to go down to our Inner City Ward after our computer class so I decided that I had to eat something before class; after all I couldn't wait until we got home at 9:00 p.m. to eat could I? I went to Schlotsky's (a more nutritious alternative to Burger King I reasoned) but instead of ordering a salad or cup (even a bowl) of soup I was seduced by the pictures of bread and meat and ended up eating a whole ham and cheese sandwich. Curses. I didn't need all of that food. I almost stopped at half a sandwich, but was overcome by the temptation. My downward spiral continued as at our Inner City Ward the Relief Society had an activity with refreshments. Okay, one cookie. I hit rock bottom at home where Catherine had made wonderful soft pretzels. All in all not a banner day for the contest.

By the way, thank you James for allowing us posting rights, even if it is only for this limited purpose. I am sure you all will thrill and delight to a detailed account of my eating habits over the next five months. Ciao!