I’ll admit it. I’m not really trying.

Work for the past few weeks has been insane, and I don’t see things letting up until Christmas. As much as I hate to make excuses, I have to admit that I find it absolutely impossible to deal with actively losing weight when I’m working 16-hour days. My “leisure” time consists of sleeping and showering. I have only allotted ten minutes for myself to post here, and then I’m back to work.

I suppose it is a bit dishonest of me to stay that I’m not trying at ALL. Steps have been taken. Last weekend, for example, I used some spare time on Sunday to make a few things for the week so that I can avoid the trap of eating something unhealthy simply because my time is short and convenient usually means unhealthy. The large batch of lentil soup and chickpea salad that I made has served me well this week.

I’ve also been drinking at least two full Nalgenes of water per day (that’s at least 64 oz.). This, for me, is a feat of great discipline. I rarely (if ever) drink water. I drink coffee and Diet Coke practically all day. The only other liquid that passes these lips usually has alcohol in it. I feel strangely different when I’m properly hydrated. I’m less tired, less hungry, and less likely to snack. I am, however, amazed to find that people really have time to go to the bathroom so many times per day, but I’m adjusting.

I'm eating fresh fruit for breakfast with a handful of nuts for protein/fat to tide me over until dinner. I've also been taking vitamins. I should also note tha I am falling a little more in love with pineapple every day.

I’d really hoped to write more in this journal by now, but my strategy for the next three weeks is just to survive. When work slows down, I hope to find more time for reflection (and more time to get back on that treadmill!).

Until then, back to the grind…