The “Gracie Project”

After taking a class at the local university called “Life Makeover” I am looking, once again, at my behaviors and how to change them. This class has helped immensely in getting me started, first by looking at the past and the present, and then by looking to the future (my “future self”) for guidance. As I write this, I wonder if it sounds goofy, but the visualization exercise our instructor led us through was very powerful. I know where I want to be years from now–even two years from now, and I have a map of how to get there. The journey starts today!

10/19/2009 – Day 1: Nice round number to start with, 200.0 exactly. <sigh>  At least it will be easy to remember the beginning of my final weight loss. I use “final” in a very positive way. This is the time I will take the steps necessary to lose the weight, because I will maintain it by using that old standby, “eating right and exercising.” My plan is not completely fleshed out yet. My exercise plan will be especially tough as I work around my body’s objections to putting it through the work when it is still recovering from the recreational mishap. My commitment extends to my financial matters as well. Those need fixing as much as my weight and fitness level. My expenses need to lose weight, my balance sheet needs to gain muscle. Do I sound like an accounting geek or what?? Off to start my day…