Cross published on PickonTheFatKid.com
I’m kind of disappointed with myself these past couple days. I haven’t really fallen off the wagon or anything when it comes to eating. I have ate more food the past 2 days than normal, but it has all been lean proteins, veggies, fruits, whole grains, etc. The same stuff I have always been eating these past few weeks. However, I’m mostly disappointed in myself because I have just been lazy. Heck, I sat in front of my computer doing my “Black Friday” Christmas shopping yesterday morning. I didn’t even put pants on until almost noon! 
I have still been doing my exercise, but just because I felt like I “had to” instead of because I “wanted to”. The results were less than stellar. I didn’t go as far as I usually do. Plus when I got back to the house, I pretty much plopped back on the couch or in front of the computer.
The previous few weeks, I haven’t been able to sit down on the couch for extended periods of time. I would get antsy and just start doing stuff like clean the house or do laundry. These past few days off, that hasn’t happened. I guess it’s the holidays or whatever, but I don’t like it. 
So I’m back to normal today. I got a good night’s rest and feel good this morning. I jumped out of bed early this morning, made my breakfast and had a great walk. I went much further and much faster than I have the past 2 days. I even broke a good sweat this morning trying to make up for the past couple days.
I do have one semi-obstacle in the road coming up today, though. The family wants to go out to the Mexican restaurant for dinner. I’d prefer to stay away from there, but family is family. Plus this place has some healthy options on the menu. I’ll stick with the grilled chicken and probably have a salad.
Other than the Mexican restaurant, I expect to have a good day. No WVU games on the TV to keep me glued to the couch. I also have to do some laundry and work in the yard a bit. I’m going to break out some power tools as well and continue working on my arcade machine I’m building.
Lastly, while I was doing my Christmas shopping yesterday, I found something I’d really like to have: A heavy bag. I love the sport of boxing. I even tried training a LONG time ago with the guy that ran the pool hall where I spent most of my adolescence. He was a Golden Glove boxer and would train people (free!). Even to this day, that is the most strenuous activity I have ever tried. Beating on the heavy bag for just a minute really works up a sweat. I thought I could start with a few 1 minute rounds and then just work myself up. It’s fun and great exercise for both cardio and really works a lot of muscles too. I know all the basics to get started right and if I ever get into it anymore in the future, I know where to go for the additional training.
