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Today, I maintained the integrity of my maintenance calorie budget, I remained abstinent from refined sugar, I exceeded my daily minimum 64oz water goal,

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March 7th, 2015 A First Things First Type Thing

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March 7th, 2015 A First Things First Type Thing

Warmer weather has arrived around here. It was absolutely beautiful today! I slept in soundly, soaking up the rest wonderfully. I had many sleep apnea issues at the top of my regain, immediately preceding this turnaround. To sleep so well now, is an amazing blessing. I'm immensely grateful for where my sleep health rests today. It's night and day different. I've been waiting for symptoms to return because I'm right around the weight when the issues came back before, during my initial weight loss. It hasn't happened so far (knocking on wood while simultaneously praying).

The treatment of my sleep apnea in early 2014 helped me get back out of constantly exhausted mode and helped me start anew, stopping the regain in its tracks. This road is ten times harder when you're constantly exhausted. It certainly wasn't the only thing that helped me, but it was the first thing I needed to address. Everything else--the modifications to my food plan, the more structured accountability system and the increased support, all followed. Addressing the sleep apnea issue was a first things first type thing. 

I'm very well aware that weight loss and maintenance may or may not put an end to my sleep apnea issues. All I can do now is pray that my body continues to react in positive ways to my transformation.

I enjoyed a great workout at the YMCA this afternoon. They wouldn't let me move the elliptical outside, dang it. I've officially graduated to level 16 on that thing. I started on level 2 eleven months ago. I've mentioned it before, how when I first started on level 2, I remember noticing the guy next to me rocking level 12 and how incredibly impressed I was. Level 2 made me want to stop after five minutes. Now, I'm rocking 16 for a solid thirty. The complete workout and how I feel when I step off the ride, is hard to describe. It's a euphoric endorphin rush, a totally natural high.

I did my weight training routine fairly quickly because I was the only one on the upper body machines. Even with some consistency issues, I'm getting stronger. I've increased the weights on nearly everything and I'm seeing a little more definition, especially in my arms. This makes me want to improve my consistency and up my routine.  

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The photo on the left was snapped at the top of my regain/relapse period. I was as miserable and depressed as this picture suggests. I haven't a clue what possessed me to snap a photo. Perhaps I was trying to stun myself back into action. The photo on the right was taken shortly before writing tonight's edition.

Amber and I enjoyed dinner together tonight, before visiting Courtney and Noah for a little while. Noah is coming to stay a few hours with me tomorrow afternoon/early evening. I'm so excited! We're going to have a blast.

When I look into my grandson's bright eyes, as he smiles at me--I'm once again reminded of one of the very important reasons I'm doing what I do. I want to inspire this little guy. I want to be one of his heroes. I want to be alive, vibrant, full of energy and enthusiasm and ready to grow old youthfully as he grows up out of his youth and into adulthood.

It's super late--and adding to this is daylight savings time returning this morning. We forward the clocks one hour. I hope you're having decent weather where you live. It will likely be near 70 degrees Fahrenheit here tomorrow. I just might take Noah to the park!

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Thank you for reading and your continued support,
Strength,
Sean
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