Fat Man Running

So last Sunday I taped a show called “I Can Make You Thin” on TLC.  I did it as kind of a lark, not really expecting much out of it.  It’s hosted by a guy called Paul McKenna, and he’s annoying as hell.  But despite that, I was pleasantly surprised when I sat down and watched it a couple nights ago.  I’m not saying there was any earth shattering news in it, but some of the ways he approached how you should eat were really interesting. 

His 4 Golden Rules actually make a lot of sense, and I’m going to try them out myself as a way to eat.  I’ve already started to be more deliberate about eating my meals, and he’s right.  You do feel full sooner if you approach it that way.  I’ve heard part of the reason is that your stomach doesn’t begin sending out “I’m full” signals until 15 minutes into a meal, so if you wolf food down you won’t feel full until it’s too late.

Now, I’m not completely buying in to everything he’s saying yet.  For instance, his entire apprach seems to be on modification of how you eat and not excercise, specific nutrition, etc;  But certainly the approach itself makes sense.  So check out his website on www.tlc.com/thin if you’re interested.

New shoes came in… sadly they didn’t fix my problem.  They did help it though so that’s a good thing.  Today was my day of rest, and I spent it considering what my diet was going to be.  I waffle.  On the one hand I REALLY enjoy food and find low carb incredibly restrictive.  On the other hand I need structure to eat correctly.  I admit it, I’m a weak fat man.  So I’ve got to figure out what the heck I’m doing.  Running alone isn’t going to fix me, and I can’t really get to running hard like I want to unless I shed some serious pounds.  *sigh*  I need the magic pill!

I am actually missing exercise today but my legs needed a break.  I was also suffering from a little sleep deprivation (damn cat) and of course feeling lazy.  So enough excuses.  Tomorrow it’s back on the treadmill.