I saw Dominique Wilkens on a Victoza commercial, featured alongside a half dozen aged and overweight men laughing and acting like life was wonderful. The way he moved held memories of athleticism, but his chest and belly hinted at hours and weeks on the couch. I thought for a moment, wow I finally have the body of an elite NBA player.
It was a fleeting thought.
I chased it with a slice of cake and some water. As I was munching on the cake I considered a second piece along with some coffee. Generally I lead with the coffee but I decided to change it up a bit, focusing on the cake and water to really experience the taste of the Louisiana Crunch Cake. It was right about that moment that I realized what my problem was. It is a mindset issue. I’ve just grown so accustomed to enjoying all of the foods that aren’t so great for me and I do so without restriction. This is a symptom of a larger lifestyle issue. It is so hard to strike a perfect balance between taking care of your body and taking pleasure in good foods. I’ve never mastered the secret of turning that into reality. I am certain a great deal of it has to do with moderation and the rest is squarely about living a lifestyle that allows for steady exercise and healthy thinking.
That is yet to come.
Some Thoughts:
- Condolences to family and friends of Maricopa High Schooler Nate Ford who tragically lost his life today in a collision with a truck. I didn’t know Nate the way many did, but to hear it from his closest allies, he was one of the good guys and will be missed.