* ...and so it begins...

after a glorious summer of relaxation and partying like a rock star (including rhode island, gatlinburg, and dublin)... it is time to get back to workplay.

i weighed-in at 218.4, but i'm reframing it as "something to work with."

my goals are similar to past years, and center around wellness:

• under 200 lbs, under 40" waist, under 25% fat
• 195, 38" and 20% would be nice.
• of course, the pathway is a reduction in consumption and an increase in exercise:
• veganorganic, low/no alcohol, water
• upper/lower gym days
• get up go!
• tea as a substitute for coffee/beer 

i've got all of the tools: knowledge, coaches, gyms, $$

other goals include:

1. finding a yoga class or studio

2. daily chair massage; bi-weekly massage

3. social network (but this time) of high caliber (not drinking buddies)

4. clutter

5. planned thanksgiving & christmas

6. helping students (like shawn)

7. prepping for and surviving an election

8. daily sunrise walks

9. night time preparations

* when i take a big-picture look at all of these things, alcohol (and food) consumption remains squarely in the center.  oftentimes, my poor food choices come after drinking.

i need to invest in positive things to do at night (meet-ups, volunteering, connection).

i need to reconnect with my purpose (ripple-effects).

more to follow, but let's go!

this morning:

• weigh-in: 218.4, no circ measurement, no wake-up stretches
• coffee (not tea)
• massage chair and guided meditation!
• contemplation
• walk  

last night, after getting back from dublin, i completed my first alcohol free day in months!  i was productive, washing clothes and getting the car washed/detailed.  didn't eat airplane food.  only water.  set out the feeders and even saw a couple of birds.  early to bed.

let's set the bedroom clock, file some paperwork, and do this with a smile!