Two Aces in the Hole

by Mark Webster

Here we go.  It has been three months... I mean, weeks since we started this competition...I mean, new way of eating.  Okay, what I really mean is I want a bag of White Castles.

As I mentioned, I have a history of yo-yo dieting.  I have a hard time making permanent changes.  I can take the weight off, but I can't keep it off.  Weight Watchers does a good job with variety, you can eat practically anything you want, but let's face it, I have to change something to get results.  If the way I was eating now was working, I wouldn't be wondering how late White Castle is open on Sunday night.  Bad habits die hard.  They die slowly, too.

I think this time will be different.  The thing that is different is that I am taking off the weight for a different reason.  It's more about my health and less about appearances.  Life just seems to get better as I get older, and I want to be around for a long time.  I don't have any health issues now and I want to keep it that way.  I don't mind so much how I look on the beach, I just want to be able to run up and down it with my two little grandkids.  They are my "aces in the hole" this time.  So maybe I can skip the White Castles so I can build more sandcastles.   

Comments

[ww jen]

Mark,
Old habits do die hard. You have an excellent goal, I am so proud of you for looking at the big picture. When you get frustrated or bored with the program, think of your grandchildren (I would have never guessed that you would be of the age to have grandchildren) and they will help you stay on track.
How inspiring and refreshing!
:)
jen