Walking is not enough.

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I've come to the conclusion that my daily walks are not enough to lose weight, and maintain the loss. I have lost 25 pounds since July, by walking at least 6 days a week. Problem is, if for some reason I miss a day, I immediately gain at least a pound.  I am frustrated.

I know that a key part of a healthy life, is eating nutrition, well balanced meals, but with the financial situation I am in (too much to go into), and the schedule that I work, it is very difficult for me to do so. I am frustrated, and do not know how to overcome this. Macaroni is cheaper than veggies, and I find myself falling back to overeating when I eat high carbohydrate foods.  Man can't live on meat alone, though.

I probably shouldn't publish this self pitying blog, but maybe someone has the answer - If anyone even reads this.

My favorite guitarist.

Tommy Emmanuel is my favorite guitarist. He plays without the foot pedals, etc. Just good old fashioned finger picking guitar.

Will Things Change?

Well, the election has passed, and we now have a lame duck congress. The President is going to meet with key members of both parties, to talk about how to work together to meet the wishes of the American People.

I must admit to feeling somewhat pessimistic about the two parties suddenly beginning to be son concerned about the will of the people, that they start compromising on issues and actually working together in sincerity to heal our nation's economy. *Sigh* If only they would.

Perhaps I am wrong. Perhaps the newly elected members will actually realise that the American public has had enough, and they (especially the Tea Party candidated) will refuse to just meekly vote along party lines, so that they can get the favors needed to help them meet their own agenda. I hope, but fear not. Over my years of being able to vote, I have been inspired and filled with hope many times. But now I am jaded and tired and filled with skepticism. I am no longer a Republican, nor am I a Democrat. I am just a disgruntled citizen. And I harbor a secret fear the we are going to eventually have a revolution in America. Yes, I am talking about anarchy and blood running in the streets. I pray it won't happen, but I fear that it will be so.

Time will tell.

Vern

Election Day

Tomorrow, I'm supposed to go and vote. I am so tired of having to vote for the lesser of two evils, that I really don't even want to put forth the effort. Problem is, I was raised to believe that you are not a good citizen if you do not vote.

I used to vote predominately for Republican candidates (though I've never voted a straight ticket), but last time I changed my registration to independent, as a protest of Bush administration policies. I can't see where my life has improved under the current administration, but would it improve it Republicans win back control? I'm sick of tax and spend politicians. I'm sick of the nasty campaign ads, too.

I  guess I will get on the net and start looking at voting records again. Anyhow, I will be voting in the morning. It's better than living with the guilt of being a bad citizen.

Buzzworthy Is Defunct

I'm very sad to have lost the buzzworthy page on my website, as it kept it fresh and new.  I hope to find a replacement as soon as possible.

In the meantime, I hope that you will continue to support my efforts to improve my health, by checking in to my website from time to time if not out of interest, at least from friendship.

I am keeping on with my quest and with my website and I thank you for your support.