Update XX: A Darn Good Judge of My Financial Situation

[Joe Biden 2020]

Good grief, guys.  I didn't have anything to eat at the house and I still wanted to eat light.  The diet is not dead.

[Joe Biden 2020]

When do you plan on eating your first vegetable of the day, Bushie?

At supper

[Joe Biden 2020]

When do you plan on eating your first vegetable of the day, Bushie?

At supper

What will it be?

Haven't quite decided, yet, but it will be something.

[Joe Biden 2020]

Will you be going to dinner with Papa and Mama, or eating at Granny's house this weekend?

I'll be eating with Mom and Dad next weekend when I'm at their house for the weekend.  This weekend, I'll be on my own.

[Joe Biden 2020]

BTW, what do you consider light Cheerios (with whole milk)?

No fruit or vegetables present. No protein. You didn't even portion control as you had two bowls.

2% milk.

At least Cheerios is heart-healthy.  And, two bowls is not a huge amount.

[Joe Biden 2020]

Good grief, guys.  I didn't have anything to eat at the house and I still wanted to eat light.  The diet is not dead.

It didn't die. It was stillborn.

It hasn't officially started, yet.

[Joe Biden 2020]

In other news, I just got home from the interview.  Can you say BUST?  She said she would let me know within a MONTH...  Yeah, I'm not holding out hope for that one.

[Joe Biden 2020]

In other news, I just got home from the interview.  Can you say BUST?  She said she would let me know within a MONTH...  Yeah, I'm not holding out hope for that one.

What do you think about True Fire Fitness?

I haven't looked into it, yet.

[Joe Biden 2020]

In other news, I just got home from the interview.  Can you say BUST?  She said she would let me know within a MONTH...  Yeah, I'm not holding out hope for that one.

That's a better sign than hiring you immediately. It likely means it's a Legit job with a Legit company and they're taking their time to find the best applicant because hiring for a Legit Job is a monumental decision.

True.  I just hate the idea of still being unemployed come March.

[Joe Biden 2020]

In other news, I just got home from the interview.  Can you say BUST?  She said she would let me know within a MONTH...  Yeah, I'm not holding out hope for that one.

That's a better sign than hiring you immediately. It likely means it's a Legit job with a Legit company and they're taking their time to find the best applicant because hiring for a Legit Job is a monumental decision.

True.  I just hate the idea of still being unemployed come March.

Are you familiar with the story of the tortoise and the hare? Success in anything in life (relationships, finances, employment, physical fitness, learning a new skill, etc) takes a whole lot of time. Anybody who promises you instant results is a scammer.

I am familiar.  I know things take time, but I'm like many Americans, I get impatient, which explains my call center history.

[Joe Biden 2020]

The health goals I made last night still stand.  I did have the grilled cheese sandwich and tomato soup.  I did not walk like I had planned on doing, but I'lol get out there tomorrow.  I'll have a bowl of cereal for breakfast and then I may go to a restaurant where I can get some vegetables for supper.  Golden Corral or Cracker Barrel is good for veggies.  I will also start my water consumption tomorrow.  Sunday, I'll start off with a bowl of cereal for breakfast and then have maybe another grilled cheese and tomato soup.  I definitely will fix the spaghetti Monday.

[Joe Biden 2020]

"I will also start my water consumption tomorrow."

Do you realize how unbelievable it sounds that a "grown" human being is making that statement?

Yes, I know.  It is what it is, though.  At least it sounds better than a grown man saying water is evil.

[Joe Biden 2020]

The herb goals I made last night still stand.  I did have the grilled cheese sandwich and tomato soup. I did not walk like I had planned on doing, but I'lol get out there tomorrow.  I'll have a bowl of cereal for breakfast and then I may go to a restaurant where I can get some vegetables for supper.  Golden Corral or Cracker Barrel is good for veggies.  I will also start my water consumption tomorrow. Sunday, I'll start off with a bowl of cereal for breakfast and then have maybe another grilled cheese and tomato soup.  I definitely will fix the spaghetti Monday.

I don't even understand you

Wow, I must not be able to type on my phone very well...  I'm on my laptop, now.

The first sentence:  I'll get out there tomorrow, not I'lol.
The second sentence should say "are good for vegetable consumption."
The third sentence is accurate.

I was not paying attention when I posted that...

[Joe Biden 2020]

What did you do today besides post here and not walk?

I had that interview and I continued looking for a job this evening after I got home.

[Joe Biden 2020]

"I will also start my water consumption tomorrow."

Do you realize how unbelievable it sounds that a "grown" human being is making that statement?

Yes, I know.  It is what it is, though.  At least it sounds better than a grown man saying water is evil.

Oh, are there people that say that or are you just giving yourself a totally unwarranted pat on the back (which does not count as exercise, all things considered)?

I have said that, or something similar, in the past.  I'm not looking for accolades, I'm just saying its a step in the right direction for me.

[Joe Biden 2020]

It could take a while for this bug to completely out of my system.  I've still got some nausea still hanging around.  My stomach is definitely not ready for a big meal.  I guess I'll eat light again tomorrow.

[Joe Biden 2020]

I could be accused of having a cheat day on the first day of the diet, but then I would answer by saying the diet hasn't officially started.  In one of my posts from yesterday, I said the weeks run from Sunday through Saturday.  So, I am going to start the diet at midnight Sunday morning, the beginning of the week.  I will still eat light tomorrow on account of the lingering nausea, but I'm not going to officially start the diet until Sunday morning.  I will go to Walmart tomorrow, after I do my laundry, mainly for some fruits, vegetables, and meat.  I am also going to get a Brita water pitcher and some hamburger meat (ground beef) so I can fix the spaghetti Monday night.  Until then, I will be thinking of what I want for Tuesday's dinner.  I will eat in again that night and I will get the stuff to fix it tomorrow evening.  The only quasi-junk food I am going to pick up will be a case of Diet Dr. Pepper.  I am going to steer clear of the cracker and cookie isle.  I will have some water tomorrow, like I promised earlier this evening and I will start walking tomorrow while I do my laundry.  I see no reason why I can't put in at least a half mile, if not close to one mile.  I won't officially begin the diet until Sunday morning, but I'm going to start a few things tomorrow.  It's supposed to be 75 degrees outside and partly cloudy to mostly sunny skies, an early taste of Spring, so I have no excuse not to walk.

[Joe Biden 2020]

lol

Valid response

[Joe Biden 2020]

One of the reasons I am serious about this lifestyle change is I cannot hide it any longer my body is showing signs of breaking down with all these stomach bugs and aches and pains.  I have been very fortunate in that I have not been diagnosed with diabetes, but I know that being 115-120 pounds overweight and having a family history of the disease, I'm living on borrowed time unless I do something about it.  The fact that I don't have it, yet, means I can stop the diabetes train before it crashes through the depot.  I can hear the whistle of the train off in the distance, but it hasn't arrived at the depot, yet.  That is my "why" and my motivation.  I can't hide it or sugar coat it any longer.  I'm 2 1/2 months from my 33rd birthday.  I have the body of someone 40-50 years my senior and even that may be too conservative as there are many men in their 70s and 80s who are in much better health than me.  It's time to get moving.

[Joe Biden 2020]

It is midnight Saturday morning.  I have exactly 24 hours and ticking until my diet officially begins.

[Joe Biden 2020]

I just walked down to the apartment laundry facility which is 1/4 mile from my door, put my clothes in the dryer, then walked back.  This is 1/2 mile in about 9-10 minutes.  I'll do another half mile in a couple or three hours.

[Joe Biden 2020]

I'll be making the second walk down to the laundry facility in a few minutes.  I'll put in about 17-20 minutes of walking by the end of the day, plus the walking I do at Walmart.  It won't be a continuous 17-20 minutes, but it is better than sitting on my hind end all day.

[Joe Biden 2020]

When do you plan on eating your first vegetable of the day, Bushie?

Probably for supper and I'm thinking about getting some baby carrots like I was taking to work for my lunches mainly in December.

[Joe Biden 2020]

I just got back from that short walk.  Again, it's not a big walk, but it's definitely a good start and I don't think anyone would discount that.  I'll walk more tomorrow, but this time it will be a continuous walk without walking to the laundry room.

[Joe Biden 2020]

I just walked down to the apartment laundry facility which is 1/4 mile from my door, put my clothes in the dryer, then walked back.  This is 1/2 mile in about 9-10 minutes.  I'll do another half mile in a couple or three hours.

Again, it's not a big walk, but it's definitely a good start and I don't think anyone would discount that.

I'm pretty sure you're fudging the numbers but congratulations anyway

Thanks to my Endomondo app, I was able to track it both times.