Guess what I had for lunch? Pizza. Two slices. But, at 500 calories, I’m still within my daily limit of 2,000.

You see, I’m not fat because I eat pizza. I’m fat because I eat A LOT of pizza. It’s all about portion control. 2,000 calories is either a whole lotta’ fruit or a few slices of pizza. There’s a balance that needs to be struck between tastiness and sustenance.

I’m making my commitments and sticking to them--fat or thin. 2,000 calories a day. One hour of exercise. I can do that. Anything more would be temporary and I’d only be kidding myself.

I used to go to the gym a few times a week. Every time I would go, I would see new, starry-eyed people starting their memberships. But, the gym always had the same regulars inside. Soon after the newbies would join, they would drop out. Why?

Commitment is hard.

So, I’m living every day like I will once I reach my goal weight; like I should have been all along. I know that once I’m thin, I won’t be eating raw vegetables for every meal. I won’t be kickboxing for two hours after work. And if someone in the office is having a birthday, you best believe I’m having some cake. Mmmmmm...cake.

When all is said and done, I’m not going to have pythons like JP or a six-pack like Gayle. What they’re doing takes far more dedication than I’m willing to put out right now. But, I will lose this weight--however many months it may take--and when I’m where I want to be, I can continue the lifestyle that I’ve created and keep it off for good.

The fields of bodybuilding and nutrition are vast and require trained professionals to fully understand them. If you want to be a bodybuilder or a scholar of nutrition, that’s awesome. I applaud you in your dedication. If you’re looking to shrink your love handles and still enjoy a slice, stay tuned to this blog.

Take it easy!