219.5 (42.5) ...with his back to the window he typed

Good morning!

Ever find yourself a bit tired, working steadily through your morning tasks, on the verge of the unknown and a bit hungry to boot?

to all those who feel the same, I raise my water glass and salute you.... Happy Thursday!

So I'm just a drop under 220 pounds this morning. At 6'4" that's a good number. A GREAT number considering at the height of my inattentive folly I was a whopping 255 pounds... an eighth of a ton! "Clinically Obese". Those two words spurred me on to join Weight Watchers (which led to my current love of broccoli!), prompted me to join Bally's (another love discovered... the elliptical!), and eventually led me to a book that resonated with me.... The 9 Truths about Weight Loss (Dr. Daniel Kirschenbaum, I believe). I'll tell you what...you wanna change something in your life? JOURNAL! Write it down. Mull it over, let things percolate and simmer and develop over time. Journaling has kept me very aware of what I'm putting in my mouth (and how MUCH!) and that, journaling above all else, above exercise, nutrition, sleep,.... JOURNALING HAS CHANGED MY LIFE!

And so today's post is a note of gratitude for this online blog. This meets my need to share and be recognized, along with my goal to keep track of things. I felt like I was hurling headlong into a tempest last year, out of control, lost and wild. Small steps, daily and consistent and healthy, have helped me find my way again. Good sleep, eating green, keeping my heart open and my words honest. These, with journaling, have saved my life.

I don't expect my problems to be solved. I would just prefer more interesting challenges as time goes on. With a little luck, some love and a lot of laughter, I'll get there. Thanks for walking along beside me. Keeps things fresh.

Take care,
Frank