The Plan

Last week I wrote about my addiction to food and my resolution to combat that addiction in order to lose weight. It’s an important step, deciding to do something, but equally important is discussing how you will achieve that lofty goal. What follows is the start of my map to overall health. Overtime the map will grow more complex with branching paths, but right now let’s just draw the walk that starts at the front door shall we?

Addiction

I’m addicted to a certain type of drug. My drug is based on compulsion and has created a physical and mental need for itself just like any other drug would. My drug is legal and there is a pusher on every corner on every street and just about every cubicle at my job place. The drug I’m addicted to is usually the centerpiece for birthdays, funerals, holidays, and various work place functions. I use it when I’m happy, when I’m sad, when I’m upset and even when I’m just bored. It’s an undeniable and inescapable part of life and while the right kind can breed health and well-being the wrong type is second only to cigarettes for cause of death in the US.

My drug is food.