Eat, Pray and get Fat!

I want to immediately go on record and say that the move to Tyler Texas has been smooth, full of adventure, opportunity and we are integrating as well as can be expected while living in a 600 square foot Residence Inn. With that said, my waistline has another point of view. I mentioned restaurants and their abundance here in Tyler. Have I mentioned then the lack of gyms, workout areas, anything to counteract this constant caloric monkey on my back and in my midsection and on my mind!  I know why the restaurant craze is alive and well in Tyler. It’s simple, there’s nothing to make you feel guilty. You walk around with a whole bunch of people sticking to the same strategy with the will power of a million man army. I think it’s something like, eat or you will be eaten. Let’s look at the menu selections that are the mainstays of my new favorite home. Barbecue, burgers, anything fried, ice cream and frozen yogurt. My personal favorite by the way. Oh it keeps going, Deli shops that make sandwiches that would make Dagwood blush and  the Tex-Mex restaurant. The last entry is on every street corner and open late for your convenience and they believe the dietary pyramid starts with a 5 lb basket of chips. Followed by a serving size for a family of four with lard and Margaritas. Not bad if you haven’t seen or had a decent meal in a month but remember you live in Tyler and just ate this same meal today at lunch! I am setting a personal goal and it has nothing to do with consumption but rather the ability to stave off the unhealthy under belly of this new place I call home. From now on its veggie trays, sushi and portions that my daughter would even consider small. Starting this Friday, I will become the workout rat I know I can be. The gym rat that is hiding beneath the slightly larger midsection that I now need to focus on. In fact a personal pledge to everyone that I will now lead the charge of healthy eating, healthy portions right after visiting every recommended barbecue and greasy hole in the wall this week!

Eat, Drink and workout Tyler!