Wednesday, January 20, 2010

Balance

"There is a theory which states that if ever anybody discovers exactly what the Universe is for and why it is here, it will instantly disappear and be replaced by something even more bizarre and inexplicable. There is another theory which states that this has already happened."
-Douglas Adams
I was driving home from a lighter workout tonight feeling like I hadn't quite done enough at the gym.  As I approached the alley behind my apartment, I noticed a car stuck.  20 minutes of pushing later, I got my really good workout.  Also, the poor guy who got stuck in the ice got out.

I feel like I ate a lot today.  It was one of those stuff my face days.  One of my students must have felt the same because he tried to steal another student's snack.  It was actually pretty funny, as are a lot of things the kids do at work.  Today, a student uncapped a white board marker, held it to his nose, inhaled deeply, and let out a great big "ahhhhhhhhhhh".  The marker, of course, was non-toxic.  He then proceeded to do the same thing to a drum mallet.

Back to the reason I write this blog.  I feel like I've had a fantastic month.  I feel better about appearance and my health than I have in a long time.  I've never been anywhere near this successful at weight loss in my life.  I know I have a long way to go but I've got a great start.

Since this is the first time substantial weight loss is a real possibility for me, I started thinking, Will I be happy when I'm thin?  I think the answer is more complex than a simple yes.  I think the reason I'm asking myself this is I'm not unhappy now.  I'm young, have an incredible wife, a job I like, and live in a great city (except when they don't plow the alleys and people get stuck all the time).  I've got a very good life.  I just have one problem I need to fix, my weight.  I don't think I'll be more happy, just more healthy and able to enjoy my life more completely and for longer.

I'll have more on this later, but it's late and I'd like to get some sleep tonight. 

4 comments:

  1. I don't think being thin in of itself will make anyone happy, but I think it helps people feel better about themselves, which will contribute to an overall feeling of happiness. I've noticed that since I've started trying to lose weight I'm alot less moody and overall sh*t isn't getting to me as much as it used to. Granted, I still have my moments, but the overall outlook is alot better nowadays.

    I hope sniffing drum mallets doesn't become the next major issue in schools these days :-P

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  2. exercise creates endorphins and endorphins make you happy! So jealous about the weight you've lost. I need to get my butt in gear and follow your lead!

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  3. I think it is one of those things they say, does being rich make you happy? No, but it sure makes it easier. Like being thin. It will make things easier. Fitting into a restraunt booth, airline seat and buying clothes off the rack. I feel you. I am a long way out, but I can't look at it that way.
    Nice of you to help that guy out. Plus it burned calories!

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  4. Correction to above comment.
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