10 lbs in 10 days?

I'm sure it's possible, but it needs to be planned well. I can't just say I'll do it and then not be home enough to go to the gym. Strait up fact: I have a gym in my building. It's five floors above my head accessible by well air conditioned elevator. I have no excuse whatsoever. I am a lazy asshole.

I'm not fat. I'm not fishing for compliments. But the sad truth is that everyone in the world bitches about this issue. I guess most of us prefer to stick to what's comfortable. Our bodies won't switch out for a newer model though. If we don't work on what we have a treat it well, it won't be kind to us as we age. I don't want to be a 40-year old gimp.

I haven't been cooking for myself. Since I live alone I just don't really see the necessity in it. Its a shame because I'll end up getting hungry and making something simple. Too many carbs. I had a mango for dinner last night. But then I make a meal like I did tonight, super simple artichokes and shrimp in a garlic lemon pesto, and wonder why I don't pay more attention to what I put in my body. The real trouble is lunch. I work on 41st St and Fifth Ave. There is nothing worth it in the area. Suitable, yes but the cost is not worth it but bringing something into work everyday is a pain in the ass. Breakfast is easy. I make granola maybe once every two weeks. Basically it's oats, shredded coconut, a variety of nuts, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, ad ginger, and then coated in a liquid mix of your choice. I like honey, oil, molasses, maple syrup, and vanilla. The night before work, I put that, berries and yogurt in a tupperware and I have some dope ass muesli in the morning.

My biggest issue is really exercise. Who wants to sit on a stationary machine for long periods of time because it's not me. Once I'm at my goal (15 lbs off the bottom please) I'll probably feel more comfortable going to a few classes during the week. I'll never be a runner, that's for sure. I do love yoga, and pilates, and maybe mix in some dressage, gymnastics, and ballet...

So I'm gonna start on Sunday. I'll keep a log and let you all know how it goes. If I include details and menu items, maybe it can help you too.

I see this crap on magazine covers at the supermarket all the time as well as ads on the side on the computer screen. If I work up the motivation to do this and finally find some discipline, maybe it'll inspire one of you to do the same.

Wish me luck.