Two very good posts there Fishman35. I hate using the word diet - I changed my lifestyle. Unlike a diet, its not temporary, and I hope to continue my new healthy addictions (e.g. nutrition, running, strength training) into the future. Its not all hard work though. Once I had lost the weight and increased my level of fitness - all of the working out becomes almost enjoyable. I still have to make myself go for a run (although Wolfy helps me make that decision), or go down to the gym; but once I get there, or finished the exercise I feel great!.

I love being the type of person now that goes for a run, I like having a gym membership - I don't ever want to be that sort of person that I used to be: beer guzzling, burger munching sort of bloke that gets out of breath climbing the stairs, chasing the kids or making love - I prefer my new self. As the saying goes "no food tastes as good as feeling fit feels". Moving onto food, eating for me is no longer that dumb act of gulping down the nearest cheapest fatty sugary boozy food to satisfy cravings or hunger - its become a matter of using my mind to consider what nutrition my body could do with. By the time that I have consumed my daily requirements of lean protein, smart carbs, fruit / vegetables, good fats, nuts/seeds, fibre, and water - I don't have that much space or apetite for sweets, chocolate, etc

Long live healthy addictions...

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