Sunday, January 23, 2011

food and beer and rock and roll

Well, that's the plan. This is my last beer for a while. I don't drink them every day, but I do love them. Craft beers. Fat Tire, Honker's Ale, local brews. yep, these are my weaknesses. I don't tend to drink until I am impaired, but I do think it's affecting my weight, and possibly my PMS~ Even two beers leave me feeling crappy in the morning, and who wants to feel crappy? I, for one, am sick of it. I want to look and feel better. People say I look much younger than I am, and I guess I'd love to keep it that way.

I play music in a local band, which will make this more difficult, I fear. People are always buying me beers, and they are readily available and FREE when I play. That said, it is also my appearance on stage (and therefore on facebook, youtube, etc) that makes me aware of my weight, and my need to get in better shape. I want to look good up there, and how many chins should a lovely young lass have? One, ma'am, only one. I am tired of cringing when my email says 'Albert has tagged you in 14 photos'. aggggh~ I want my body to reflect a healthier me. Dropping the beer is a first step, and the one I'm making today.

So, Honker's Ale, you are my last beer. You taste great, and I will miss you. Time to switch my habits around. I'm sure I can find a wonderful Chai or Green tea to take your place. It has been great, and I'm sure we'll meet again... just less frequently.

beer gone, bottle rinsed, and step one is underway! will I ogle other people's beers? yes, but I can stay away.

step two... exercise more. that's not difficult when I have cleaning jobs lined up for several hours this week! better than the gym... scrubbing tubs and showers, vacuuming stairs, holy hamhocks!

step three... no more fish n chips, mate! yep, gotta give up the fatty foods... at least the bad ones. avocados can stick around, but the french fries are out... kicked to the proverbial curb. this shouldn't be impossible, either. i love good foods... veggies, nuts, cranberries, yogurt. i can do this.

today's weight 135 lbs
today's exercise = ugh, not much. walked the laundry to the basement and back up again. on a scale of 1-10, a pathetic 2 (if that)
today's food = 2 english muffins with dubliner cheese
1/2 trader joe's shepherd's pie

Goodbye junk food/frozen food