DIARY COUNTDOWN: DAYS 328, 327, 326

Diary countdown: day 326

Weight: ? kilograms

Every Sunday I can hardly wait for the Monday to rise... Not because I don't enjoy Sundays but because my weight is a mistery till Monday morning...

So it is Sunday today! Usually this is the longest and the busiest day of the week for me. Woke up at 6:00 AM, did my morning walk, already had breakfast (a large one: scrambled eggs and protein shake with a banana in it) and it will continue with Costa del Silencio Christian Church in the morning, The Living Room in the afternoon and then, at the end of the day, my gig at the Coconut Joe's...

As I said a busy day. That means not boring. And it is a day dedicated mostly to the Lord so it will be a fruitful day also. A day for spiritual upgrade.

Have to go now and prepare myself! Ya'll have a beautiful Sunday!

Diary countdown: day 327

Weight: 152.6 Kilograms

Yessss!!! Victory again!!! Ha! Against all odds! Thank you Lord! So the day started awesome! Morning walk is finished, weighed myself, am about to set up the gear in Charly and then will go for my workout at the gym...

Computer is being funny and I can't really write on the blog right now. I must admit it was a pleasant surprise to see such a feedback from the "3XL" yesterday's post.

Over 100 likes in just a couple of hours is more than I ever expected. And the cheers also as many sharing their experience on the matter. If nothing else this will keep me going.

Will be going at the gym later on, after I will setup the gear in Charly Bar were I'll be gigging tonight. Should not forget that the gym closes at 2:00PM on Saturdays especially after skipping it yesterday!

As I was doing my fifty minutes morning walk this morning I was thinking how wise it is to keep your mouth shut. But...

SILENCE IS NOT NECESARILLY A SIGN OF WISDOM OR HOLINESS!

I would never totally trust a silent person because you can't really figure out what they are thinking or - even worse - what are they hiding.

I still think that being opened is the way to be. It is a sign of freedom. It is a sign that one is not afraid to speak openly about whatever. But, as the Bible teaches us

"There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens:

a time to be born and a time to die,

a time to plant and a time to uproot,

a time to kill and a time to heal, a time to tear down and a time to build,

a time to weep and a time to laugh,

a time to mourn and a time to dance,

a time to scatter stones and a time to gather them,

a time to embrace and a time to refrain from embracing,

a time to search and a time to give up,

a time to keep and a time to throw away,

a time to tear and a time to mend,

a time to be silent and a time to speak,

a time to love and a time to hate,

a time for war and a time for peace".

(Ecclesiastes 3:1-8)

Some just keep over silent so they could hide their lack of education or their black heart. Some talk to much because they are shy. But no matter how many words are there involved one can always guess what is real and what is not, just by analyzing the results of the acts and deeds. Let's emphasize this: not the acts but the RESULTS of the acts.

To many today are being deceived by words and by false wisdom. Most of the people today are letting themselves to be deceived by fake plastic smiles. And when they wake up it is already to late.

So that is why I say. Analyze the RESULTS of the acts and be wise: a silent person is more dangerous than a fool that talks a lot. At least you know what the fool is up to...

Have a nice day!

Diary countdown: day 328

Weight: 153.8 kilograms

I seem to be at a halt around this 153 kilograms barrier. I knew that something like this might happen. The body is adjusting. Might take a while therefore. Wish I would get over it sooner rather than later though...

Yesterday I totally behaved but today I totally cheated the day. Did not do my rounds as I was supposed to as I had to leave early for Santa Cruz with some friends...

When in Santa Cruz we did some shopping at Primark and C&A and I behaved badly: had some Chinese... No bread no chips just some seafood and meat. But I don't know about the sauces...

Was a fun day though, as I spent the first part with friends in Santa Cruz and the second part preparing the worship for the Sunday morning service in Costa del Silencio Christian Church. Finished too late so I skipped the gym also... So tomorrow I have to work double at the gym...

Oh well... I only hope that the merciless scale will have good news for me tomorrow! Wanna go under 153! So here we go!!!

DIARY COUNTDOWN:DAY 329

Weight: 153.4 kilograms

As I stated so many times, 50% of the work is in the kitchen not at the gym! So I am back on track and that feels awesome. But gaining and losing 1 kilogram per day it does not look good to me. So I think that the gear I was wearing yesterday would have made a plus/minus difference in yesterday's weighing. But I will never know for sure.

I find out something new every day. Like the fact that you are not supposed to have fruit in the afternoon. Or like the fact that five or six hours before going to sleep you are not supposed to eat at all! Anything. If you want to achieve your goals that is. The disturbing news was that a healthy weight loss means losing only half a kilogram per week. But I was assured that if I have my five meals a day I will should be fine,

I have just remembered during my morning walk that I have changed something in my diet. I bought from the gym flavours for the drinking water. I was assured that there is no sugar in it and I am certain that there isn't. But it must have some effects on the body chemistry so it's back to the future: nothing but squeezed lemon in the water.

Nothing much to say today. Apart from the fact that is so very nice to see people that you have not met in a while starting the questioning an paying you compliments for the effort. Yet another reward. I guess the biggest compliment came from my brother in law yesterday. He said - and I quote: "You need to realise that there are not many who are succeeding in coming back from the weight you were carrying aroun"... Never thought about it that way... 

Anyway... Will keep myself as busy as possible apart from the daily routine which is going at the gym... Yesterday was good and has flown away but today is awesome cause it brings new opportunities... And I don't lack ideas if you know what I mean... Cheers!

DIARY COUNTDOWN: DAY 330

Weight: 154.4 kilograms

Went up one kilo!!! ALARM!!! Yet again because of eating late in the evening... Even though it was only fruit and a bit of cheese. Must admit I had more fruit that I should have had... One day I will probably learn my lesson. I should. It is for my best interest...

Someone took a test on me a while ago. Just for fun over a coffee. The result of the test was that I am an inspirer... At the time I was kinda' wondering about it. I am usually the one who seeks inspiration from others as I believe that there is something to learn from everyone... But the other day something happened and I started thinking a bit deeper...

As I posted a picture of my favourite perfume, one that I have been using for almost twenty years, a friend comments that it is his favourite two. I decided to check my instincts and just stated that he got that one from me which he admitted. I never knew that! I actually thought hat not many people are using that scent. And it is a scent I would recognise any time!

Then I started going back through the years... And I was amazed to discover so much more... My neighbourhood gave at least two very well known musicians in Romania and many others play in bands. They play guitar. They are just a bit younger than I am. A year or two. Maybe three. I do remember one of them telling me how he used to sit around the gang that would gather when I was playing my guitar in the park! And I suddenly had a revelation... So I wish that what I am doing now would help others one day... 

Man, those were the days. The days when you believe that everything is possible and that the world is yours to change. That all the humans are nice and the world will get better... Yeap... Those were the days... Like everyone else I need spirit boosters and I so much welcome them when they arrive. I know that they are a blessing and I enjoyed the fact that there were so many lately...

There are those, just a few, that try to put me down with words like "You're doing great BUUUUT" and then they go... Well... I just smile and ignore the part after the "but"... Those kind of things are a bit sad to me... I love people to bits and that is why. Sometimes I am so disappointed with them. That leads to sadness. Sometimes anger. It is actually because I care. But, whenever I feel disappointed, sad, or angry I snap out of it ASAP. Still working on that part and praying for more wisdom and self-control, especially after I was reminded:

"Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to your neighbour, for we are all members of one body. “In your anger do not sin” Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, and do not give the devil a foothold".

(Ephesians 4:25-27)

A nice day yesterday. Did everything I wanted to. Took the blood tests. Apartment is clean. Went to the beach. I can hardly wait to see what today brings as apart from going to the gym later on and the gig tonight I have nothing planned really...

Ciao!

DIARY COUNTDOWN: DAY 331

Weight: 153.8 kilograms

There will be no walking rounds in the morning today. For a good reason. But I will redeem myself in the evening. And later I will be going at the gym of course. Am not allowed to drink any water or to eat for yet another 2 hours or so and that is a killer. Whenever I am told not to do something I start feeling like I am aged five and I want to do exactly what I was told not to!

Good workout at the gym yesterday. I was trained by a champion. In fact I can honestly say that the "El Templo" gym is a champions factory! Ivan, the owner and Mr Universe at his category this year (IBFA version) really knows his stuff. He made me sweat loads and I don't regret it a bit. His youngest son, who is around five of age was there, following his father's steps, training... So cute!

And for the first time I could use 50 kilograms weight on some of the machines. Back breaking though. And I still don't like sweating. But there is a goal ahead and I will not quit! No matter what I will achieve this one with God's grace. He took me out this far and He will take me through all this. This strength that I have in doing this is His power not mine. For I have tried to do this in my own power and I miserably failed so I give thanks and praise for all the strength He is giving me!

Planning on going at the beach after that. Yesterday was a bit cloudy and hope this won't be the case today. Need to get some sun and some fresh air. Maybe have a dip in the Atlantic. Definitely will have a dip in the Atlantic.

People started questioning me about my diet and what do I do. I started feeling like an expert on the matter, which I am obviously not. But the fact that they are asking me all those things it is actually a reward in itself because it means that the results started being visible. And that is yet another incentive coming my way...

Got to go now. Have a nice day everyone! God bless!