The Diet

I have started a diet with Levi. It is a month long process that is supposed to burn fat. This is the first diet that I have ever started and it has been an interesting week. The food isn't too bad, just very repetitive. Levi's sister, Jackie, sent us the food, which is packaged meals that we eat throughout the day. There are really delicious chocolate shakes, granola bars, and rice snacks. The amazing thing is that I have lost 4 lbs in one week. The goal is between 10 and 15 lbs, so we will see what how much I can lose. The best part about the diet is participating with my boyfriend. It has been a lot easier to do it with Levi, because we support each other. I'm so excited for him; he has lost 9 lbs, which is a great start to our desire to be healthy and in better shape.

New Year

"He who has a why to live can bear almost any how."
~ Friedrich Nietzsche ~

Because I am a sociologist I love random vague quotes and this one stuck out to me for the New Year. People simply need a reason and they will do almost anything as long as the reason makes sense and has a purpose. This purpose gives humankind a sense of why the world is and helps gives us a sense of control.

This year one of my goals is to stop worrying about the why of everything and live life to the fullest without having to always question the meaning and needing to always have all of the information. Sometimes we worry to much about the details and loose the beauty of the adventure. This year I want to find the balance between the purpose and the thrill of life.