#3: Staying the course or How not to give up

I know it has been a bit since my last update. My last update was also less than encouraging news. SO, I am here to tell you that I am still sticking with it. Work has been nuts. But, I like what I do, and I like the money I am making.  My youngest Robin has been sick. That put a damper in my gym plans this week. But, I have found a way. I am trying my damnedest to eat healthy and drink more water. All in all, things are looking good.

After the rough time I had earlier I never really thought about quitting. But, the opportunity was there. I could just get one more unhealthy snack. I could just sit around for one more hour. I could just take a nap. I could have done all those things. But, I didn't.

I took every opportunity I could to stand, move, do a little stretching. I went on a trip to the NHL Stadium Series. That was a bit of a test. I didn't pass with flying colors. But, I avoided eating candy and unhealthy snacks the entire time I was on the road or in the stadium. I think there are people out there reading this even if they aren't. There may be some in the future. So, accountability is a big factor.

When I was at work, if I had a few seconds, I would do some lunges and stretching. I would get up and move around. I was happy to do things that lazy Fatdad would have been put out by for no good reason.

At home my wife (who I think has settled on the name Wonder Wife) commented that she was happy to see me on the floor with the baby and getting up on my own without help from her. I hadn't noticed. That is what the picture above means to me. Though I never necessarily thought of actually quitting, it means the world to me that other people are noticing. I want my sons to notice my effort and be healthy themselves.

So, if you are struggling for inspiration for anything, let me know in the comments. I will do my best to reply and  take notice. I want other people to be noticed for their efforts as well. I mean anything. If your homework is stumping you, you are having trouble exercising, you just got out of a relationship, or you can't pass a level in a video game, WHATEVER! There will always be someone who notices the effort you put forth. That can be just the thing you need to get by.