Lifestyle

I feel as though the concept of "lifestyle change" rather than weight loss has been beaten to death, but it really is something that I believe in and am currently experiencing.

I'm living the way I see myself living my life long-term. I'm not on a weight loss binge. My journey has led me to a lifestyle I love and will always crave... the kind of lifestyle that has me not wanting curly fries and mozzarella sticks when I have an occasion to go to Arby's with a group from church, but has me more than satisfied by a single plain roast beef sandwich and calorie-free drink. If I feel satiated, unbloated, and not full of grease, I feel great, and I want to keep feeling that way. I don't feel like I'm missing anything.

Work out hard three times a week, maintain an active lifestyle otherwise, eat small meals, and don't deny yourself special things when they are presented before you, but don't seek them out yourself. It really is that easy to lose weight, feel good, and never want to go back.

So how much weight will I have lost come next Monday? I really have no idea. But I'm feeling better about myself than I ever have. I was at the gym from 7:00-8:30 tonight, and I could've kept going. I've just come to love it, and I wouldn't rather be anywhere else when I'm there. Because of this, I feel that I have truly accomplished something unprecedented in my life, even though I certainly haven't reached my goal weight (and, honestly, I look the same).

And, The Avengers is an awesome movie. I haven't enjoyed a movie as much as I enjoyed it for quite some time. It's quite a spectacle to take in. I would definitely recommend, however, that you see Captain America beforehand. He's my favorite character, and you lose a lot when watching The Avengers if you aren't already familiar with him.