20240520 SLLLAVERS FOR MONDAY - NOT D-DAY, BUT P2P-ERA, AND I, KEN TAYLOR, ALREADY HAVE EVERYTHING I NEED!!!!!!!

SILENCE

Tried to silence brain for 80 seconds; mild success.

LLL - BHL

Live.  Laugh.  Love.

Bless.  Heal.  Love.

AFFIRMATIONS

1. I, Ken Taylor, am a loving human being.
2. I, Ken Taylor, am a loving human being.
3. I, Ken Taylor, am a loving human being.
4. I, Ken Taylor, am a loving human being.
5. I, Ken Taylor, am a loving human being.

Also said aloud for 80 seconds.

1. I, Ken Taylor, already have everything I need.
2. I, Ken Taylor, already have everything I need.
3. I, Ken Taylor, already have everything I need.
4. I, Ken Taylor, already have everything I need.
5. I, Ken Taylor, already have everything I need.

Also said aloud for 80 seconds.

1. I, Ken Taylor, am a confident human being.
2. I, Ken Taylor, am a confident human being.
3. I, Ken Taylor, am a confident human being.
4. I, Ken Taylor, am a confident human being.
5. I, Ken Taylor, am a confident human being.

Also said aloud for 80 seconds.

VISUALIZATION

This morning, I am disappointed to weigh in at over 200 pounds; it's because of the chocolate/raisin/yogurt "trail mix" along with the final 1/2 or so of a carton of potato salad, all of which I ate last night.  Grrrrrr to myself!!!!!!

I still realize that I have approximately 5 weeks (less 10 days) until I leave for Europe.  I'm STILL bothered by my protruding gut, and I'm STILL about 10-15 pounds heavier than I'd like to be.  SO......

Today's a FAST DAY.

I'm continuing my plan for the next 12 days.  I hope to resume losing an average of 1/2 pound every day (10 pounds in 20 days), by continuing the following regimen:

EXERCISE

• FAST DAYS (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday)

5:00 - 5:45  1/2 routine

5:45 - 6:30  PIANO

                6:30 - 7:00 2/2 routine

• SLOW DAYS (Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday)

Later - Full routine

Later - 1 Hour Piano

Visit Gym?

DIET, which means........... NOTHING BETWEEN MEALS!!!!!!!!!!

• FAST DAYS (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday)

7:00 AM Smoothie/coffee

6:00 PM  Veggie or frozen dinner w/1 slice toast&butter, nuts&raisin dessert

• SLOW DAYS (Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday)

10:00 AM  Smoothie/coffee

4-6:00 PM  Veggie or frozen dinner w/1 slice toast&butter, nuts&raisin dessert.

Today's a "SLOW DAY" so I can relax a bit.

So.......

200.6 Today's weight

19x.x Yesterday's weight

X.x

I visualize weighing less tomorrow.

EXERCISE 

Did my full base-80 routine for Monday, May 20, 2024:

1. ankle/wrist circles 80
2. toe/finger stretches 80
3. bicycle crunches 80
4. (MADE BED; PIANO)
5. flamingo L60, R60
6. shoulder rolls 80
7. ball/wall 15
8. angel/wall 15
9. counter stretch 15
10. squats 40
11. push-ups 40

READING, WRITING

Read for 80 seconds in SAPIENS by Yuval Noah Harari.  He says 

Read for 80 seconds in A PROMISED LAND by Barack Obama. He recalls

Read for 80 seconds in THE RIGHTEOUS MIND by Jonathan Haidt.  He says 

Read for 80 seconds in MAN'S SEARCH FOR MEANING by Viktor Frankl.  He says 

**********

DAY 1010

I made it to "Day 9” (i.e., 20240520)!!!!!  YAY!!!!!

My new program to lose weight before my trip to Europe next month, consists of the desire to lose weight before I leave (I leave in 30 days from now).

I've continued so far, by doing my routine this morning, and by pseudo-restricting my diet to 2 meals a day, and each one is going to be portion-controlled, and healthy.

My weight has gone up by 0.x pounds - I need to continue losing, not gaining. 

I visualize weighing less tomorrow!!!!!!!

Since my annual checkup last month was good, I'm generally feeling good about my health; however.....

My blood panel showed a mildly alarming glucose level, which is within the range called "pre-diabetic."

REALLY??????  I guess I need to take it seriously, even though the reading was at the lower end of the range called "pre-diabetic."  So now I'm more conscious of what I'm eating and how much I'm exercising.

Hence,  my new program to lose weight and eat healthier.  I'm on Day 10. 

The "Internet" tells me that if you're "pre-diabetic" you should:

1. Eat healthy foods:  a diet high in fruits and vegetables, nuts, whole grains and olive oil
2. Exercise more.
3. Lose excess weight (that's part of my plan)
4. Quit smoking  (never started)
5. Take meds as needed.

The list is posted on my dresser mirror.

So far, I've done MOST of the above for  10 days.  YAY!!  I'm visualizing success!! 

20240519 SLLLAVERS FOR SUNDAY - NOT D-DAY, BUT P2P-ERA, AND I, KEN TAYLOR, ALREADY HAVE EVERYTHING I NEED!!!!!!!

SILENCE

Tried to silence brain for 80 seconds; mild success.

LLL - BHL

Live.  Laugh.  Love.

Bless.  Heal.  Love.

AFFIRMATIONS

1. I, Ken Taylor, am a loving human being.
2. I, Ken Taylor, am a loving human being.
3. I, Ken Taylor, am a loving human being.
4. I, Ken Taylor, am a loving human being.
5. I, Ken Taylor, am a loving human being.

Also said aloud for 80 seconds.

1. I, Ken Taylor, already have everything I need.
2. I, Ken Taylor, already have everything I need.
3. I, Ken Taylor, already have everything I need.
4. I, Ken Taylor, already have everything I need.
5. I, Ken Taylor, already have everything I need.

Also said aloud for 80 seconds.

1. I, Ken Taylor, am a confident human being.
2. I, Ken Taylor, am a confident human being.
3. I, Ken Taylor, am a confident human being.
4. I, Ken Taylor, am a confident human being.
5. I, Ken Taylor, am a confident human being.

Also said aloud for 80 seconds.

VISUALIZATION

This morning, I can’t weigh myself because I’m not at home, so I don’t know how much I’ve gained or lost since yesterday.  BUT.....

I still realize that I have approximately 5 weeks (less 9 days) until I leave for Europe.  I'm STILL bothered by my protruding gut, and I'm STILL about 10-15 pounds heavier than I'd like to be.  SO......

Sundays are usually SLOW DAYs, and it is not a fast day today, but I’m also not at home today. So I am improvising.

I'm continuing my plan for the next 13 days.  I'll continue to lose an average of 1/2 pound every day (10 pounds in 20 days), by continuing the following regimen:

EXERCISE

• FAST DAYS (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday)

5:00 - 5:45  1/2 routine

5:45 - 6:30  PIANO

                6:30 - 7:00 2/2 routine

• SLOW DAYS (Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday)

Later - Full routine

Later - 1 Hour Piano

Visit Gym?

DIET, which means........... NOTHING BETWEEN MEALS!!!!!!!!!!

• FAST DAYS (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday)

7:00 AM Smoothie/coffee

6:00 PM  Veggie or frozen dinner w/1 slice toast&butter, nuts&raisin dessert

• SLOW DAYS (Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday)

10:00 AM  Smoothie/coffee

4-6:00 PM  Veggie or frozen dinner w/1 slice toast&butter, nuts&raisin dessert.

Today's a "SLOW DAY" so I can relax a bit.

So.......

19x.x Today's weight

198.6 Yesterday's weight

X.x

I visualize weighing less tomorrow.

EXERCISE 

Did my full base-80 routine for Sunday, May 19, 2024:

1. ankle/wrist circles 80
2. toe/finger stretches 80
3. bicycle crunches 80
4. (MADE BED; PIANO)
5. flamingo L60, R20+15+5+5…….
6. shoulder rolls 80
7. ball/wall 15
8. angel/wall 15
9. counter stretch 15
10. squats 40
11. push-ups 40

READING, WRITING

Read for 80 seconds in SAPIENS by Yuval Noah Harari.  He says 

Read for 80 seconds in A PROMISED LAND by Barack Obama. He recalls

Read for 80 seconds in THE RIGHTEOUS MIND by Jonathan Haidt.  He says 

Read for 80 seconds in MAN'S SEARCH FOR MEANING by Viktor Frankl.  He says 

**********

DAY 9

I made it to "Day 9” (i.e., 20240519)!!!!!  YAY!!!!!

My new program to lose weight before my trip to Europe next month, consists of the desire to lose weight before I leave (I leave in about 30 days from now).

I've continued so far, by doing my routine this morning, and by restricting my diet to 2 meals a day, and each one is going to be portion-controlled, and healthy.

My weight might have gone up or down by 0.x pounds - I need to continue losing, not gaining. 

I visualize weighing less tomorrow!!!!!!!

Since my annual checkup last month was good, I'm generally feeling good about my health; however.....

My blood panel showed a mildly alarming glucose level, which is within the range called "pre-diabetic."

REALLY??????  I guess I need to take it seriously, even though the reading was at the lower end of the range called "pre-diabetic."  So now I'm more conscious of what I'm eating and how much I'm exercising.

Hence,  my new program to lose weight and eat healthier.  I'm on Day 9. 

The "Internet" tells me that if you're "pre-diabetic" you should:

1. Eat healthy foods:  a diet high in fruits and vegetables, nuts, whole grains and olive oil
2. Exercise more.
3. Lose excess weight (that's part of my plan)
4. Quit smoking  (never started)
5. Take meds as needed.

The list is posted on my dresser mirror.

So far, I've done MOST of the above for  9 days.  YAY!!  I'm visualizing success!! 

20240518 SLLLAVERS FOR SATURDAY - NOT D-DAY, BUT P2P-ERA, AND I, KEN TAYLOR, ALREADY HAVE EVERYTHING I NEED!!!!!!!

SILENCE

Tried to silence brain for 80 seconds; some success.

LLL - BHL

Live.  Laugh.  Love.

Bless.  Heal.  Love.

AFFIRMATIONS

1. I, Ken Taylor, am a loving human being.
2. I, Ken Taylor, am a loving human being.
3. I, Ken Taylor, am a loving human being.
4. I, Ken Taylor, am a loving human being.
5. I, Ken Taylor, am a loving human being.

Also said aloud for 80 seconds.

1. I, Ken Taylor, already have everything I need.
2. I, Ken Taylor, already have everything I need.
3. I, Ken Taylor, already have everything I need.
4. I, Ken Taylor, already have everything I need.
5. I, Ken Taylor, already have everything I need.

Also said aloud for 80 seconds.

1. I, Ken Taylor, am a confident human being.
2. I, Ken Taylor, am a confident human being.
3. I, Ken Taylor, am a confident human being.
4. I, Ken Taylor, am a confident human being.
5. I, Ken Taylor, am a confident human being.

Also said aloud for 80 seconds.

VISUALIZATION

This morning, I'm depressed over the fact that I've gained approx. 2 pounds since yesterday.  BUT.....

I still realize that I have approximately 6 weeks (less 8 days) until I leave for Europe.  I'm STILL bothered by my protruding gut, and I'm STILL about 10-15 pounds heavier than I'd like to be.  SO......

Saturdays are usually SLOW DAYs.

I'm continuing my plan for the next 14 days.  I'll continue to lose an average of 1/2 pound every day (10 pounds in 20 days), by continuing the following regimen:

EXERCISE

• FAST DAYS (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday)

5:00 - 5:45  1/2 routine
5:45 - 6:30  PIANO

6:30 - 7:00 2/2 routine

• SLOW DAYS (Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday)

Later - Full routine

Later - 1 Hour Piano

Visit Gym?

DIET, which means........... NOTHING BETWEEN MEALS!!!!!!!!!!

• FAST DAYS (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday)

7:00 AM Smoothie/coffee

6:00 PM  Veggie or frozen dinner w/1 slice toast&butter, nuts&raisin dessert

• SLOW DAYS (Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday)

10:00 AM  Smoothie/coffee

4-6:00 PM  Veggie or frozen dinner w/1 slice toast&butter, nuts&raisin dessert.

Today's a "SLOW DAY" so I can relax a bit.

So.......

198.6  Today's weight

197.8  Yesterday's weight

+0.6

I visualize weighing less tomorrow.

EXERCISE 

Did my full base-80 routine for Saturday, May 18, 2024:

1. ankle/wrist circles 80
2. toe/finger stretches 80
3. bicycle crunches 80
4. (MADE BED; PIANO)
5. flamingo L60, R60
6. shoulder rolls 80
7. ball/wall 15
8. angel/wall 15
9. counter stretch 15
10. squats 40
11. push-ups 40

READING, WRITING

Read for 80 seconds in SAPIENS by Yuval Noah Harari.  He says global peace is inevitable due to various changes:  communication, nuclear weapons are 2.  But today, I wonder if Harari would write the same paragraph:  These "global peace factors" do not seem to deter Putin of Russia, or Hamas/Israel from conducting serious warfare against others/eachother.

I'm guessing that ULTIMATELY, Harari will be proved to be right.  We can no longer maintain the kind of independence we've had for the last 200 years; our economies and cultures are intertwined.  We have (enjoy?) instant communication & "news."  We are slowly (or quickly?) becoming a global culture without borders.

Read for 80 seconds in A PROMISED LAND by Barack Obama.  He recalls more of the happy times the First Family had with their friend and their gym coach.  He acknowledges that Michelle was more focused on physical health than he; in fact, he struggled with stopping smoking even after the election, which he'd thought would be the time to do it.

Read for 80 seconds in THE RIGHTEOUS MIND by Jonathan Haidt.  He says that HUME (died in 1776) laid a foundation for morality being something that is impossible to define by search scriptures, or by reason: rather, it's dependent on the individual's moral receptors (analogy:  the individual's taste for sweet, bitter, heat, etc.).  I.e., there is nothing transcendental about morality.  

Haidt adds that he would have expected Hume's work to lead the "movement" of moral analysis to that very conclusion, but he would be wrong:  Most psychologists departed from Hume's ideas, and focused on reason as the ultimate process for understanding human morality.

Read for 80 seconds in MAN'S SEARCH FOR MEANING by Viktor Frankl.  He says there are 3 ways we can discover the meaning of our lives:

1. by doing something
2. by loving someone
3. by suffering

The first is obvious.

The second, loving someone, is vital to discovering both the meaning of OUR OWN life, along with the meaning of OUR BELOVED'S life.

**********

DAY 8

I made it to "Day 8" (i.e., 20240518)- !!!!!  YAY!!!!!

My new program to lose weight before my trip to Europe next month, consists of the desire to lose weight before I leave (I leave in about 30 days from now).

I've continued so far, by doing my routine this morning, and by restricting my diet to 2 meals a day, and each one is going to be portion-controlled, and healthy.

GRRRRRRly, my weight went up by 0.6 pounds - I need to REVERSE direction!  I visualize weighing less tomorrow!!!!!!!

Since my annual checkup last month was good, I'm generally feeling good about my health; however.....

My blood panel showed a mildly alarming glucose level, which is within the range called "pre-diabetic."

REALLY??????  I guess I need to take it seriously, even though the reading was at the lower end of the range called "pre-diabetic."  So now I'm more conscious of what I'm eating and how much I'm exercising.

Hence,  my new program to lose weight and eat healthier.  I'm on Day 8.

The "Internet" tells me that if you're "pre-diabetic" you should:

1. ✅Eat healthy foods:  a diet high in fruits and vegetables, nuts, whole grains and olive oil
2. ✅Exercise more.
3. ✅Lose excess weight (that's part of my plan)
4. ✅Quit smoking  (never started)
5. ✅Take meds as needed.

The list is posted on my dresser mirror.

So far, I've done MOST of the above for 8 days.  YAY!!  I'm visualizing success!!