June 14, 2008
The Scale
I had to miss my weigh in on Thursday so I am anxious for Monday.I have been weighing on the same scale since the beginning of the contest and have become partial to it.A local business has been gracious enough to let me use their scale which weighs to the half pound.Even after six weeks they continue to be apprehensive with my usual routine of getting nearly naked before I get on the scale.Its amazing the looks I get when I begin to remove my belt,socks,shoes,keys,change and even pieces of lint from my pocket to prepare myself.Once I have the proper mindset and have removed everything that doesnt get me arrested I approach.It has become routine to have a stare down with the scale before I begin, kind of like what you see from boxers in a championship fight.Each week I have changed how I get on the scale from closing my eyes,getting on backwards,alternating which foot hits the scale first,to having a cute member of the office staff hold my hand and tell me everything is going to be all right.Im convinced that by the end of this contest I will have the weigh in ritual down pat.
Over the past six weeks I have had to suffer through a number of business dinners where my dinner guests have been less than supportive of my physical transformation.I never thought I could have so much animosity towards those inconsiderate enough to have an appetizer,entree,sides and a dessert while Im eating a salad with diet dressing.Just last week I found myself thinking bad thoughts about a fellow diner who seemed to be enjoying a piece of cheesecake more than I thought he should.Even so I have remained faithful to my diet although I would be less than truthful if I told you that I had no cravings.Healthy Connections provides a wonderful opportunity for eating the right way and I am very thankful that their food has kept me from falling off the wagon.
Hope everyone has a good week.I will report back after my Monday weigh in.