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My girlfriend and I ordered Nutri-system and it just arrive last night so we are starting that together today.  Most of the food looks pretty good, some of it I won’t know about until I try.  So Far, of course,  I’ve only had breakfast and I can’t complain.  2 blueberry muffines =100 calories and they were pretty good.  =) 

 A friend of mine did nutri-system (while developing a workout plan) and she lost a lot of weight.  She has kept it off because she has made the gym a regular part of her routine.  She’s inspired me and I’m excited about Nutri-system.  We don’t have to worry about what to eat or counting calories, etc…. We just have to pay attention to HOW we are eating this month so we can continue on our own when we are done.  They have a little online community you can join too but I’ve come to adore my buddyslim buddies so I’ll continue to blog here with you guys!  Anyway - They sent so much food It’s overflowing from my pantry and freezer lol but that’s good because when you pay that much you want to feel like you get something back and we certainly did.  Okay I sound like a commercial now but the point is I’m excited to have decent food already ready already this month! 

This blog is just me venting - it may come across as being negative or whiney … and I suppose in some ways it is, but it’s mostly just to get things off my chest.

 My world has been shaken, stirred, and turned upside down over the last few months (as I’m sure many of yours have with this economy), but I am expected to stay solid, grounded, and stable.  It’s overwhelming to say the least.  I stopped today to take in what a humbling experience I’ve had in the last 6 months.  My girlfriend (yes I’m gay) returned from Iraq in June and wanted to eat every restaurant you can think of (seriously) and of course I was right along with her.  I stopped working out and gained 20lbs in 6 months - yikes.  In addition to that my pay has been cut by 33%, but not my hours!! Due to my pay cut I had to get rid of the dream car I was driving (350z), Stop all leisure expenses, stop contributions to my IRA, change my shopping and spending habits, and work harder than ever knowing that even though the pay cut sucks I’m lucky to have a job right now!  These changes have put me into a funk and a depression.  Not only do I not like what I see in the mirror, but I have no money to join a gym or even just get out of the house and enjoy myself!  I am now living beyond my means and every cent of my paycheck goes toward bills.  From this experience I realize the things I was taking for granted.  In the grand scheme of life it is a valuable lesson, but I cannot wait for the lesson to be over. 

I’ve been fighting with a lingering cold for the last 2 weeks and I think it’s finally starting to go away.  I couldn’t do my detox / system cleanse and will probably still hold off for a few more days until I’m sure I am 100% - right now I’d say I’m 85% at best.  I guess it’s going around right now but the sickies sure have slowed down my progress.  Not making excuses but truly who wants to exercise when you can’t breathe and feel sick… not me!  Exercise aside, my diet is doing well.  I’m considering knocking carbs off of the dinner menu.  I seem to lose weight quickly when I get my carbs in for breakfast and lunch but eat only protein and veggies for dinner.  I’m not a scientist but I think it has something to do with having the rest of the day to burn carbs you eat in the morning versus eating them without burning them close to bed time.  Anyway sorry I’ve been missing from the site for days and days not being an encouraging buddy just been sick =(