Maybe Jake needs Medifast too!

This is Jake. He is my family's ten month  old Golden Retriever. He seems to suffer from the same problem that I do. He will eat anything that comes into his path, without any regard for carbs, calories, sugar and fat content. His new indulgence: my dad's BlackBerry. Jake usually goes for cell phones, towels and remote controls, but lately it is the BlackBerry that really satisfies his cravings. After, killing my dad's he went after my cousin's. Have some control! Anyway, I guess both me and Jake really need to think about our diet choices. Except unlike me he doesn't seem to gain any weight-jerk.

Bed Rest Made Me Do It

Well, I am starting a blog, something that I didn't think I would ever do.  But, as many of you know I have a lot of time on my hands.  I just found out last week that I have a bulging disc and I have been put on bed rest until June 4, when I will receive a steroid shot in my back. Doesn't that sound fun? There is also a large chance that I might have to have surgery.  So, I thought that starting a blog would be much more productive than catching up on all of the ABC soaps, as much as I love General Hospital, and the never-ending wedding shows on WE and Style. 

I also have another reason for starting a blog.  I am going on a diet. I feel absolutely gross. I am unable to exercise because of my back and I have been making horrible eating choices. Because of this and other stresses in my life I am starting to feel really depressed. I have gone through depression before and I have decided that this time I am not going to let it get the best of me. I am going to take total control. This should be that happiest time of my life-I am planning a wedding and getting ready to spend the rest of my life with the person who can always put a smile on my face. So, after days of online research I have found a diet that I think will work for me. Normally, I would choose a diet that was more like a fitness plan, but since I can't really work out, I needed something that would cut calories. I have chosen Medifast-yes, laugh. I can't lie, it is pretty drastic. I have to drink these "special" shakes and eat these "delicious" bars. I also eat "eggs" and "oatmeal." I put these in scare quotes because these wonderous edible delights come to me in pre-packaged form.  Last night, I promptly ordered my first five weeks of "food." I am now eagerly awaiting my shipment which should be here in 5-7 business days.

I thought that if I blogged about my experience for all of my family and friends to read, this would give me extra motivation to succeed. Don't worry, I will also blog about other happenings in my life and the lives of others. Wish me luck and bear with me as I get used to this blogging thing.