This is how we're going to do it: Cory and I will be trying out various popular diets (e.g., first up: SlimFast!) every two weeks. We will not be doing "fad" diets; our health is first and foremost in our minds, and we will be doing our best to make sure we're getting a balanced diet (neither of us is a doctor, so don't go thinking we're medically qualified to tell anyone else to do as we do, we only claim responsibility for our own health). We will also be exercising each day as well, if possible. Each of us will post every day to report how we did--the ease of staying on the diet, whether or not we were hungry, what kind of physical activities we attempted for the day, etc.
But, since this blog isn't just for our physical well-being, we'll also be reporting what we did each day to improve our mental health. Basically, this will be our "Happymakers." Whether it be doing a little something for someone else to put a smile on their face, learning how to change a tire (yes, I still don't know how to do this), taking the time to read a chapter in a good book, or just looking in the mirror and telling myself that I do indeed, on occasion, rock, we will be reporting it. Because to be truly happy with ourselves, we have to work from the inside out, cheesy as it may sound.
So, be looking out for our posts each day. We plan to have a heck of a lot of fun with this. We're both far from perfect, so it should be amusing to watch us stumble along the path to good health. And who knows, maybe once we reach our goals I'll be able to convince Cory to jump out of a plane with me in celebration. Stranger things have happened.
Cappy
The first paragraph seems strangely familiar, because could be used to describe me (more or less) until a couple of months ago. I didn't try any of the diets you'll be testing out. Just started eating "right" and exercising. Amazing what that kind of change will do for you. Still have a bit to go, but there is more behind me than there is in front of me at this point.
ReplyDeleteI wish you both success on your journey and look forward to your updates.