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!

DIARY COUNTDOWN: DAY 332

Weight: 153.8 kilograms

Self quote:
All that is happening in life it is our fault. We all act according to our wisdom. In wisdom there is also room for upgrade. But everything that happens in my life it is my fault.

It's been two days since I last weighed myself so I can hardly wait to see what the scale is telling me. I overdid it a bit yesterday at lunch time. With some cheese. A bit to salty but tasted so good. Problem is that salt detains water... Oh, and I have sinned totally by doing a quarter of a baguette which I should not have done... But nothing else than that...

All I could think about yesterday was how I wish I could teleport myself to Skiathos, Greece, after I got some pictures from my sister and my niece! Looks amazing! Oh well, the family reunion is about to take place and we have a whole month to spend together! Can hardly wait!

Did my morning rounds. Thought they were getting shorter but they are pretty much with the same timing: 50 minutes. Since I am not sweating it as much as when I started, probably I need to pick up in speed. Just thinking about it makes me feel tired! That means I am being challenged! And when challenged I get better!

The tide must have been very high during the night 'cause the waves have thrown a lot of rocks and sand on the seafront, which kinda' affected my route this morning... I still can't get used to the noise people do that early in the morning... I don't think it is the talking in itself. I think is the volume levels they seem to need to exchange thoughts that early...

A good day yesterday. Very good indeed. Costa del Silencio church in the morning, Living room in the afternoon where, after thirty years of studying the Bible I realised that in the first days of the church there was no New Testament. Just the testimonies of the eye witnesses!!! I guess that is why the Bible is called "the living word". You would read the same part over the years and you would never stop learning new things...

Coconut Joe's in the evening! Started the gig with only two tables! What an awesome feeling to see the place buzzing just half an hour later! Wish I could understand the next door neighbors though... Playing the music way to loud it is not what I would call competition...

Big day ahead tomorrow morning. A bit nervous about it but am confident that all will be well. But 'till then there still is TODAY! So let's make the best of it! Ciao! God bless!