Getting back on track

I really like that website, "spark", or whatever it's called. I think that since I joined it on or about January 2, 2008, I have lost maybe 1 lb., which isn't bad for 4 days. What I really like is keeping track of everything I eat. Even though my daily intake of calories are high, at least I can see exactly what I've been putting in my mouth, which shows me where I can cut things out to cut down on calories.

I have also reached my 3rd day of not smoking. In the past, when I have quit, there was always a good chance I was going to start up again, as I have done. However, this time I looked around to try to find support groups to make sure that maybe this time I would "stay" quit.

I found this great website where this guy talks about all aspects of quitting smoking. What stuck the most is this: So what if you have a craving? Accept it. Don't try to hide from it, or fight it. Just relax and accept it.

Huh. Just relax and accept it. What a concept! So simple, yet it as beyond me during all the previous times I tried to quit. Ever since I read that I have felt like this has been the easiest time I have ever had quitting. Only today has it become a little more difficult, a little more noticeable, but still, I just keep telling myself what that guy said: It's okay to feel a craving. Nicotine is leaving my body. My body, naturally, wants to replace it. No big deal. But I'm still not taking another puff. I'm done with that for good this time.

So, look at me! Sloth to fitness guru in 0 to 15 seconds! Okay, maybe not quite that quick, but you'll see.

In the meantime, I haven't been posting because I have been really busy back at work. I am getting caught up, and that means going through all the documents that OCD took pictures of that were laying around on my desk, on the floor, etc. Wait until she comes to my office the next time to take pictures. She won't find any papers laying around. haha.

My world is changing, I think. We'll see. This may or may not make me richer, but I think I'll be happier. Actually, I should say it will make me more content.

Someday I'm going to write about why I like to drink at night. And why I don't.