nevertheless-- so far, so good. I still don't have my daily routine down just like I want it, but I'm hanging in there.
I've feeling a bit better every time I workout, and my wife admits that she sees a difference in the way I look. I haven't gone down any pants sizes or anything . . . but my close are starting to fall on me a bit better.
but, the reason for exercising and eating better isn't for reaching a specific goal in size or weight-- for the pursuit of healthy living is the goal, not a pants size or a particular body shape. those things will come on their own in time.
so then, losing weight is not the goal. healthy living is. and to practice healthy living-- it must be done every day. so then, there is no goal, but the routine itself.
much like saying, home is not the destination, rather, the journey itself is home.
i think my diligence has spurred my wife to action. she went to the gym this morning and prepared some healthy meals for herself. i'm proud of her and i'm glad to have a hand in inspiring hope in her.
now, slowly, I've gotta get my kids to do better-- in time. they are kids, after all.
speaking of kids-- my son sprained his wrist and my daughter got a really nasty sinus infection-- all at the same time on the same day. I had to visit two doctors (one of each child-- one being and injury and the other an infection). I spent hours at the pharmacy. I was pooped by the end of the day.
but, if i hadn't been trying to live healthier, i don't think i would have kept up as well as I did. So, here's to healthy living.
hopefully, i can keep this up. i know it's very easy to go back to old habits. so, that's sort of why i'm documenting this-- keeping myself honest, i suppose.
and any readers out there are welcome to help me with that, too.