It was her first day on the job, a new colleague at the studio--and her first time to sit down with some of us around the conference table at lunch. "You take pictures of your food?" before I could reply, another colleague offered, "He takes pictures of everything he consumes and has for a very long time." Another joked, "he's obsessive about it." My long-time studio mates might tease me occasionally, but they also express a lot of support. They're proud of me and it shows. They remember my 500 pound days very well--including specific moments, like the time I retrieved a piece of pie from the trash can. Yes, I ate it. No, I'll never live it down!
Normally, in a situation like this, I'd launch into a big explanation of why I do what I do, complete with the quick version of the 500-pound back-story and why I make accountability and support a super high priority every single day. Instead, I didn't. I just smiled and offered, very simply, "It's an accountability measure for my food plan." And that was that.
If you're a regular reader of this blog--you know why I do what I do!
Today was another day like yesterday. I had a plan--and something occurred, requiring me to modify my plan. That something was tonight's on-air severe weather coverage. It happens. It's part of my job. I maintained all stated goals of the day except being in bed by 10pm. I finished dinner early in preparation--at least this prevented a super late dinner.
Today: I maintained the integrity of my maintenance calorie budget. I remained abstinent from refined sugar. I met my daily water goal. And I enjoyed staying connected with exceptional support.
Irene (known as NaNa to our little Noah) and Allan, brought my grandson Noah by the studio this afternoon. He loved putting the headphones on and speaking into the microphone. He might be a natural! Thanks to my job, I have tickets for Jurassic Quest this weekend in Wichita and I can't wait to take him! He's going to absolutely flip!! It'll be like his toy dinosaurs have come to life!
Continuous Accountability Live-Tweet Stream:
#morningdeal Done! 2 cups water, 20 push-ups and 20 squats✔️✔️✔️Wednesday! Good morning! pic.twitter.com/5EgJVn6erw— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) August 24, 2016
Two tbsp half & half in my first cup. A 2nd to-go and. 3rd at some point in the next few hours, with same. 120 cal. pic.twitter.com/CmeexcygZl— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) August 24, 2016
Breakfast in MyFitnessPal... pic.twitter.com/i3QRUgL3dI— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) August 24, 2016
3 egg whts-1 whl stuffed w/98g avocado. Sugar/Flour free Ezekiel tst w/.5oz cream cheese & 239g cantaloupe. 474 cal. pic.twitter.com/jfsNaQvRu5— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) August 24, 2016
Two tablespoons half & half in my Midmorning cup of dark roast. 40 cal. pic.twitter.com/jqTqcLX3SQ— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) August 24, 2016
Midmorning something. 4.3oz orange & 5.7oz pear. 148 cal. pic.twitter.com/lA02Parxjy— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) August 24, 2016
2 cups water with lunch #wateraccountabity pic.twitter.com/nxFqR7MbJP— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) August 24, 2016
Lunch in MyFitnessPal... pic.twitter.com/3KoTu1Igtw— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) August 24, 2016
7.2oz sirloin, 38g red pepper, 36g olives & two slices provolone melted on Joseph's 60 cal pita. 6oz apple. 584 cal. pic.twitter.com/uL8GcIfIPJ— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) August 24, 2016
3 tbsp half & half in this afternoon cup of dark roast. 60 cal. pic.twitter.com/k2q4F8mcqF— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) August 24, 2016
Enjoyed an adorable little visitor today at the studio. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/zPJVANZAkW— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) August 24, 2016
2 cups water with appetizer #wateraccountability pic.twitter.com/MG3nDSYnjO— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) August 24, 2016
Appetizer in MFP... pic.twitter.com/k2juh8FrGP— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) August 24, 2016
Appetizer: 96g avocado, 20g red onion, 15g sour cream & 21g (3/4 srv) tortilla chips. 297 cal. pic.twitter.com/Yd84y8RXYx— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) August 24, 2016
Dinner in MyFitnessPal... pic.twitter.com/lu8kQiLG8j— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) August 24, 2016
Fajita Chicken & Sour Cream Tacos w/6oz chicken, 3 tbsp sour cream & 35g lettuce stuffed in 3 corn shells. 454 cal. pic.twitter.com/xfAzEUoIgW— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) August 24, 2016
Evening weather coverage. Could possibly be a late one. Two tbsp half & half in this cup of dark roast. 40 cal. pic.twitter.com/I11c4NiisY— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) August 25, 2016
2 cups water equals #watergoal 150g watermelon & 110g cantaloupe #lastfoodofday 82 cal. pic.twitter.com/D21rgZ2Coc— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) August 25, 2016
Thank you for reading and your continued support,
Strength,
Sean
We food addicts are truly addicted, aren't we? I (in more recent years) have found myself throwing coffee grounds on top of something I've thrown away to prevent myself from digging it out of the garbage and eating it. Sad. But true. Good to have supportive co-workers.
ReplyDeleteYour Noah is the spitting image of his Grandpa Sean. How nice of Irene to bring him by your work--you guys have such a great relationship. My grandson Noah, who is only 2, calls himself Nonie (long O), so that's his nickname now. LOVE that little whirlwind!!