Paradigm shift

I'm all about change these days. Hair change is on the horizon and it's time to get back into body change.

The first thing I'm trying to do is give up Chai. True, Chai makes me really, really happy. But you know what else is true, non-fat, no water, Grande Chai lattes are 230 calories a pop. On an average day I consume 2 chais. On a bad day, I'll down 3. Which adds up to an extra meal in caloric intake. They seem innocuous, those sweet and spicy cups of delight, but they'll get you every time. What's worse is this summer I've been indulging in the Tazo Chai Crème Frappuccino Blended Tea on really hot days, sucking back 500 calories each time.

I spent days and hours trying to figure out why, if I'm generally eating sensibly, am I packing on weight. This may not be the key to it all, but it's not a bad idea to let go. Plus I've become addicted to the caffine. Better to sort that out now than when I'm older and can't stay awake for more than 5 hours at a time.

I'm also returning to the gym (I hope). I had a really good run of it there, until summer started. And then I just got lazy. I can make all kinds of other excuses, but the bottom line is, lazy. I'm off my anti-inflamitories for the first time since February and I'm doing okay. Running is out of the question again, but swimming is still good and doing abs during law and order won't hurt at all.

I've decided to start a second blog, where I will keep track of my food, my fitness and my sickness. the benefits are two fold: Readers of TRW will be saved my periodic rants about my battle with the bulge and I'll have a way to constructively document this project. Also, public pressure may be a contributing motivator and I really need more of those. So for those who care, I now have The Royal Munchies.

One day I'll get around to dealing with my much needed mental makeover, but hair and body is really enough for now.

Today's sing-a-long song: "Changes" by David Bowie

HRH