Day 22

This morning I got sucked into watching the Michael Jackson memorial. I can't say that I'm a fan per se, but I do remember being little and seeing my brothers wear leather jackets with cut off arms, adorned with zippers galore, and myself trying to imitate the moon walk--as well as liking a few of his songs, and like it or not, knowing many of his songs.
I thought the memorial was everything an event to remember a passed loved one should be. So striking to me, the Rev. Al Sharpton's talk moved me to tears, as well as Brooke Sheilds' beautiful take on friendship, and the precious words of little Paris. He was an icon--truly the greatest entertainer of all time, therefore a momentous occasion, his untimely passing. I'm humbled at how much one person can touch so many lives. To his fans, he will be missed. To me, it was a moment in history that spoke to me about love and compassion for human nature that I won't soon forget.

Whilst all attention on the TV, I managed to gobble down about 1/3 of a bag of chips. Whatever the heck they were doing in my hands in the first place is absolutely my fault. I should have put a few on a plate and left it at that. Thank goodness, I'm getting in the habit of trying to not eat in front of the TV.

Meals
6 inch sweet onion Teriyaki chicken Subway sandwich (l/o)
approx 1/3 bag of All Dressed chips
2 cups of water

3 cups of water

2 burritos--approx 1/2 cup refried beans
3 oz ground beef
1/4 cup plain yogurt
1/3 cup shredded cheese
1 cup of spinach and tomatoes
2 cups of water

3 graham crackers
1 tbsp Becel margarine
2 cups of water

Exercise
50 minutes walking on the treadmill
40 minutes lower body machines
20 minutes stretching

Notes:
-I've mentioned the chips. That was a huge bad on my part. I'm going to clean out the cupboards and go grocery shopping tomorrow, to get these chips out of my house once and for good.
-As for exercise, I can't say that I was too in to it today. I spent all day watching TV which made me feel lazy. I was lethargic at best as I walked in to the gym, and so my treadmill time was just walking. I didn't push myself at all. I suppose some exercise is good, and maybe you don't always have to push yourself; but if I'm committed to doing 50 minutes, I should make it worth my while! I suppose it was still so much better than nothing. 'And I guess it's about commitment and consistency that make this lifestyle change really work. I'm glad I went and didn't flake out like I wanted to today and yesterday. I need to get better sleep. The wear of this weekend has put me off a bit!