If you are a rugged individualist, a control freak, or even an annoying micro manager-- good luck.
You're gonna need it.
How do I know that?
Sigh.
Let's just say that I do.
I am going through the growing pains of coming to terms with seeing the true value in effective delegation.
It is the better choice 'cause I can't do everything.
As a matter of fact, if I am completely candid, there are only a few select things I can do exceptionally well.
It is better to free up my time and focus on what I am good at.
I have a few mentors that have influenced me in my life. Recently one of them said:
"I used to think 'How can I do this?', now I think 'Who is gonna do it?'".
That's a major paradigm shift for me.
If you think about it deeply though, it is clear that highly successful individuals are masterful delegators.
Makes sense.
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Monday, March 8, 2010
Still Making Progress
Weighing in at 194 lbs.
Wow.
Feeling pretty good. Lifestyle choices, healthier living, and an active lifestyle are truly great things.
As I mentioned in previous posts, I have dropped weight at a healthy pace. A little over a month ago, I was sporting a hefty 216lbs on the weigh scale.
Thats 22 pounds lost in a little over 5 weeks.
How am I doing it?
Light calisthenics, lotsa walking, and behaving like a fit person.
No diets. They don't work.
Simple choices like eating whole grain foods and water rich foods rather than highly processed foods. It's a life style.
As an example, here is what I eat in a typical day:
Breakfast:
2-3 scrambled eggs,
coffee, fruit, and a whole grain slice of bread.
Snacks: Fruit or Vegetable. Eat till satisfied.
Lunch:
Greek Salad with Chicken breast, Soup, Fruit.
Snacks: Fruit or Vegetable. Eat till satisfied.
Dinner:
Roasted Chicken breast, vegetable, maybe a bean salad.
Snacks: Fruit or Vegetable. Eat till satisfied.
Oh and at least three bottles of water throughout the day.
It's working.
I will keep you posted.
Wow.
Feeling pretty good. Lifestyle choices, healthier living, and an active lifestyle are truly great things.
As I mentioned in previous posts, I have dropped weight at a healthy pace. A little over a month ago, I was sporting a hefty 216lbs on the weigh scale.
Thats 22 pounds lost in a little over 5 weeks.
How am I doing it?
Light calisthenics, lotsa walking, and behaving like a fit person.
No diets. They don't work.
Simple choices like eating whole grain foods and water rich foods rather than highly processed foods. It's a life style.
As an example, here is what I eat in a typical day:
Breakfast:
2-3 scrambled eggs,
coffee, fruit, and a whole grain slice of bread.
Snacks: Fruit or Vegetable. Eat till satisfied.
Lunch:
Greek Salad with Chicken breast, Soup, Fruit.
Snacks: Fruit or Vegetable. Eat till satisfied.
Dinner:
Roasted Chicken breast, vegetable, maybe a bean salad.
Snacks: Fruit or Vegetable. Eat till satisfied.
Oh and at least three bottles of water throughout the day.
It's working.
I will keep you posted.
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
W Network Expert
My wife entered my profile in to the W Network Expert Search contest.
Kind woman.
Anyways, suprisingly enough, I made the initial cut.
Check it out. Let me know what you think:
http://experts.wnetwork.com/Entries/Details.aspx?ID=462&Search=LC0xLG1vc3QgcmVjZW50LDY=
Kind woman.
Anyways, suprisingly enough, I made the initial cut.
Check it out. Let me know what you think:
http://experts.wnetwork.com/Entries/Details.aspx?ID=462&Search=LC0xLG1vc3QgcmVjZW50LDY=
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
197 lbs!!! Very Nice...
Making Progress.
Wooohoooo!
I started out at 216 lbs. I am now at 197 lbs.
Its been about a month.
How does that happen?
Like I said earlier, not by dieting (I think that's extremely unhealthy), nor by working out like crazy (gradual physical activity within moderation is preferable), but by mentoring physically fit people that I know.
What does that mean?
I try to behave exactly the same way a physically fit person behaves.
A healthy lifestyle is encouraged by making better choices that are in line with the way a fit person behaves.
Instead of opting for the junk food and highly processed white flour food products, choose water rich foods instead.
I am by confession, an emotional eater. LOL.
But it's true.
Hiding out in a bag of chips cause I feel down and out can be gratifying in the moment, but the consequenses are heavy. No pun intended.
Ever tried emotionally eating an apple? I don't know why, but no matter how hungry I am, I can't eat more than one apple in a sitting. It's as though it's got a built in gage to prevent me from over indulging.
I can emotionally eat 3 bags of chips and not even bat an eye.
Little choices such as these make a world of difference.
I will keep you posted.
Wooohoooo!
I started out at 216 lbs. I am now at 197 lbs.
Its been about a month.
How does that happen?
Like I said earlier, not by dieting (I think that's extremely unhealthy), nor by working out like crazy (gradual physical activity within moderation is preferable), but by mentoring physically fit people that I know.
What does that mean?
I try to behave exactly the same way a physically fit person behaves.
A healthy lifestyle is encouraged by making better choices that are in line with the way a fit person behaves.
Instead of opting for the junk food and highly processed white flour food products, choose water rich foods instead.
I am by confession, an emotional eater. LOL.
But it's true.
Hiding out in a bag of chips cause I feel down and out can be gratifying in the moment, but the consequenses are heavy. No pun intended.
Ever tried emotionally eating an apple? I don't know why, but no matter how hungry I am, I can't eat more than one apple in a sitting. It's as though it's got a built in gage to prevent me from over indulging.
I can emotionally eat 3 bags of chips and not even bat an eye.
Little choices such as these make a world of difference.
I will keep you posted.
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Learning From Past Mistakes
I'm not certain what prompts these episodes, but every now and then I find myself to be in a reflective mood.
It can go one of two ways.
Either I can morbidly re-live past failings and set backs, or I can choose to learn to do better.
Choosing the latter is better.
The challenge is this then: Acting like a grown up.
Hahaha.
Not easy for the immortal 17 year old that I am.
Seriously though, choosing the latter means I take responsibility for all that I experience and create. That is when something interesting happens.
I am no longer a victim to the past. I can be proactive.
Wow. What a concept.
By dropping the word blame from my vocabulary, by owning my role in things, and by taking the responsibility, I can evolve. I don't have to be stuck.
And, it is in those moments that opportunity presents itself where I can improve, if I choose to.
By stretching myself ,trying out new things, and leaving my comfort zone, I become better.
That tends to happen only if I am not weighed down with the past.
Live and learn.
It can go one of two ways.
Either I can morbidly re-live past failings and set backs, or I can choose to learn to do better.
Choosing the latter is better.
The challenge is this then: Acting like a grown up.
Hahaha.
Not easy for the immortal 17 year old that I am.
Seriously though, choosing the latter means I take responsibility for all that I experience and create. That is when something interesting happens.
I am no longer a victim to the past. I can be proactive.
Wow. What a concept.
By dropping the word blame from my vocabulary, by owning my role in things, and by taking the responsibility, I can evolve. I don't have to be stuck.
And, it is in those moments that opportunity presents itself where I can improve, if I choose to.
By stretching myself ,trying out new things, and leaving my comfort zone, I become better.
That tends to happen only if I am not weighed down with the past.
Live and learn.
Friday, February 19, 2010
Staying On Track With Accountabiliy re: Healthy Weight Loss
Another update.
Yup.
I had to go and keep myself accountable... (sigh)...Didn't I?
Well if I can stop whining like a little school girl for just a few moments, I am glad to report that I am still on track with dropping those excess pounds of flab.
I am not depriving myself nor dieting cause that's not effective or healthy in my opinion.
I am simply opting for more water rich foods such as fruits, vegetables, and other healthier alternatives.
Admittedly, I'm starting to feel pretty good.
Every morning I am going for a brisk walk for about a mile and a half and doing some light calisthenics too with lots of stretching.
It's working.
My clothes are a little less tight and I feel lighter.
I will be weighing in with my current weight at the end of the month to gage my progress.
Just modelling the behaviours of people I know that are physically fit and healthy has had tremendous impact in weight loss.
I will keep you posted.
Yup.
I had to go and keep myself accountable... (sigh)...Didn't I?
Well if I can stop whining like a little school girl for just a few moments, I am glad to report that I am still on track with dropping those excess pounds of flab.
I am not depriving myself nor dieting cause that's not effective or healthy in my opinion.
I am simply opting for more water rich foods such as fruits, vegetables, and other healthier alternatives.
Admittedly, I'm starting to feel pretty good.
Every morning I am going for a brisk walk for about a mile and a half and doing some light calisthenics too with lots of stretching.
It's working.
My clothes are a little less tight and I feel lighter.
I will be weighing in with my current weight at the end of the month to gage my progress.
Just modelling the behaviours of people I know that are physically fit and healthy has had tremendous impact in weight loss.
I will keep you posted.
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Healthier Choices, Physical Fitness and Weight Loss.
I am happy to report that things are going well.
I have started to exercise again and have made healthier choices with my food intake.
As I mentioned in a previous post, 216lbs is waaaaay too heavy for my frame.
Here's a neat little visualization technique that I have been using that has been effective in keeping me on track.
Every morning as I begin my exercise routine (and by the way-nothing too intense just yet as I am just starting out again--I will work up to a higher intensity as I make progress) I do this:
Imagine someone you know who is physically fit (and healthy) that is in the workout room with you. And, imagine that they are urging you on with positive encouragement and support.
It can be a famous athlete or a friend... whoever you want it to be.
Visualize them saying things to push you further (without hurting yourself of course) in a clear and supportive tone.
If you are going for a jog for instance, visualize them jogging in front of you and turning around to face you and beckon you further.
It works.
With respect to my food intake I use a similar technique. I imagine that same healthy and fit individual eating with me (I know it sounds nuts but it works) and I find I am making healthier choices.
For example, instead of snacking on highly processed fat rich foods, I opt instead for water rich foods such as an apple or a vegetable. I am becoming conscious of the fact that if I am putting the effort to get back into shape, I should be equally as diligent in what I am eating.
But not dieting. Diets don't work.
After dieting, it is highly likely that the progress I make is reversed when I return to my old ways.
Instead, a healthier lifestyle works.
I will keep you posted.
I have started to exercise again and have made healthier choices with my food intake.
As I mentioned in a previous post, 216lbs is waaaaay too heavy for my frame.
Here's a neat little visualization technique that I have been using that has been effective in keeping me on track.
Every morning as I begin my exercise routine (and by the way-nothing too intense just yet as I am just starting out again--I will work up to a higher intensity as I make progress) I do this:
Imagine someone you know who is physically fit (and healthy) that is in the workout room with you. And, imagine that they are urging you on with positive encouragement and support.
It can be a famous athlete or a friend... whoever you want it to be.
Visualize them saying things to push you further (without hurting yourself of course) in a clear and supportive tone.
If you are going for a jog for instance, visualize them jogging in front of you and turning around to face you and beckon you further.
It works.
With respect to my food intake I use a similar technique. I imagine that same healthy and fit individual eating with me (I know it sounds nuts but it works) and I find I am making healthier choices.
For example, instead of snacking on highly processed fat rich foods, I opt instead for water rich foods such as an apple or a vegetable. I am becoming conscious of the fact that if I am putting the effort to get back into shape, I should be equally as diligent in what I am eating.
But not dieting. Diets don't work.
After dieting, it is highly likely that the progress I make is reversed when I return to my old ways.
Instead, a healthier lifestyle works.
I will keep you posted.
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