How I changed my life: February 2008

Thursday, February 28, 2008

Day 87 (phase 2) - I did it my way!

My final weigh on the LighterLife program and I have lost pounds since last week and returned to my 'fighting weight'...ha ha.

So this is it...for the rest of my life. It was an amazing adventure getting to this point and one which has given me more 'highs' and more boosts to my ego from other people than I have had all my life. I feel great, feel positive, think clearly and have a feel good factor about my life and family in a way I have not experienced for many years. And even more amazing was that it wasn't that hard to do!

As I enter the final week of "route to management" I think this song captures the moment, the spirit and the essence of my adventure over the last 6 months perfectly. I did this for my health (for me) and the decision to do it was mine (not the doctor's, my health's or God's decision) and I did it my way!

Title: My way
Artist: Frank Sinatra
Album: My way
Year: 1969

And now, the end is near;
And so I face the final curtain.
My friend, Ill say it clear,
I'll state my case, of which I'm certain.

I've lived a life that's full.
I've travelled each and every highway;
And more, much more than this,
I did it my way.

Regrets, I've had a few;
But then again, too few to mention.
I did what I had to do
And saw it through without exemption.

I planned each charted course;
Each careful step along the byway,
But more, much more than this,
I did it my way.

Yes, there were times, I'm sure you knew
When I bit off more than I could chew.
But through it all, when there was doubt,
I ate it up and spit it out.
I faced it all and I stood tall;
And did it my way.

I've loved, I've laughed and cried.
I've had my fill; my share of losing.
And now, as tears subside,
I find it all so amusing.

To think I did all that;
And may I say - not in a shy way,
No, oh no not me,
I did it my way.

For what is a man, what has he got?
If not himself, then he has naught.
To say the things he truly feels;
And not the words of one who kneels.
The record shows I took the blows -
And did it my way!

Wednesday, February 20, 2008

Day 79 (phase 2) - The tide is turning

This week I had the reality check which is probably overdue in terms of my weight loss. I have stumbled back into some of my old ways and just taking a little to much wine with my evening meal. I wouldn't say I am drinking too much (compared to before), but clearly too much in terms of what is good for me.

I found at my weigh-in that I had gained nearly four pounds in the week, whilst kidding myself that drinking nearly a bottle of wine a night was ok....get a grip John, you have acheived so much, don't throw it away.

So next week, no pain but most certainly NO GAIN.

A good week for evidence of how easy it is to not only slip back into old ways but also how easy it is to put weight straight back on.

The tide is turning, oh the tide is turning.......

Title: The tide is turning

Artist: Roger Waters

Album: Radio KAOS

Year: 1987

I used to think the world was flat

Rarely threw my hat into the crowd

I felt I had used up my quota of yearning

Used to look in on the children at night

In the glow of their Donald Duck light

And frighten myself with the thought of my little ones burning

But, oh, oh, oh, the tide is turning

The tide is turning

Satellite buzzing through the endless night

Exclusive to moonshots and world title fights

Jesus Christ, imagine what it must be earning

Who is the strongest

Who is the best

Who holds the aces

The East

Or the West

This is the crap our children are learning

But oh, oh, oh, the tide is turning