So much truth and helpful advice here - seriously, thanks for that!
First, I had to Google about my hard liquor based on what you said because I had no idea there was 100-200 calories per shot of bourbon
of course I knew it wasn't doing my gut any good, but holy crap... That's 3-4x what I expected it would be.
I do generally eat with my kid and try to set an example of good eating habits, manners, cleaning up after yourself and quality family time. It's only once or twice a week when I may have a light snack while she's eating her dinner and then eat again later but I think I will drop that habit entirely. I know how bad it is so I just need to stop doing it. Great advice on cleaning, etc. after she hits the sack - I like that. Although her bedroom is upstairs and sound carries a lot so that will limit how much I can do.
I definitely appreciate the word on brands, recipes and that sort of thing as well. It helps give some direction. I live in the middle of the desert and the nearest town only has a Wal-Mart and a Fry's, but good alternatives can still be found... albeit more expensive. It's worth it though, as long as I can make it palatable...
Healthy cooking / eating is not in my DNA, my entire family is obese with the only exception being my father. I'm built like my dad physically, and although he struggles with weight a bit off and on from time to time, right now I think he's actually slimmer than I am at more than double my age. He doesn't eat much because he hates my mom's cooking. Ha! But when we do go out, he's very disciplined. Lots of salads, small portions, drinks unsweetened tea and nothing fried. I try to emulate his healthy habits but I am just not a salad eater. I am never satisfied after eating one and too much of any leafy greens always gives me some wicked shits (sorry for TMI but it's the truth).
Thank you! I appreciate the info and the motivation.
You hit the nail on the head - finding a program that keeps me interested and motivated is critical and I
have to be able to work out at home since the nearest gym is some 30+ miles away and insanely expensive.
When you say you buy a bit of equipment each month, what exactly should I start looking at getting, and where do you keep it? In other parts of the country people use their garages, but where I live my garage is 106+ degrees inside for about 6 months out of the year with no circulation, and I don't like the idea of scorpions and widows getting cozy in equipment I will be grabbing on a daily basis either. So, anything I buy has to be able to be put away in a normal sized coat closet or something, which is a bummer because I'd love to have a bench or a Bowflex or something along those lines. I find strength training to be the only fun part of an exercise routine - I'm practically allergic to cardio.
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