Phillip

If you had known me while in my college years, I wouldn't dream of having to write this, let alone be "sweating" my current shape. Yes, I'd heard it all before: "as you get older, you can't burn calories like you used to... Alcohol doesn't help a diet.....the stress of a career along with a lack of sleep, blah, blah, blah..." Well, here I am... Weighing in at 245 and constantly running out of gas. I am my worst fear.

As I type this, I've realized that I've come to the last straw on fighting my over-eating and bulging belly. Perhapas by discussing it freely and putting it out there, I will find the strength to move foward and find progress.

I guess the first step in this process is to identify my self-perceived problem. I'm a classic emotional eater. Some folks don't eat when they get stressed, but I eat MORE...way more. I travel a lot for my job and being in hotels away from my wife isn't easy, especially when you are blessed with the, "emotional gene." I find that when I have too much time, I eat (not because I'm hungry) too much.

So, here is what my current diet looks like:
Morning - black coffee (multiple cups)
Snack - two granola bars
Lunch - skipped mostly or granola bars
Snack - granola bars
Dinner - Subway or Quizznos w/ chips and drink

I know....I know..... I've identified that my diet needs help so here is where I'm seeking help. I don't cook breakfast or pack a lunch... I'm seeking simple and fast ( I travel). Suggestions?

My gym is another story.... I go, although it really doesn't matter. I spend no more than 30 minutes on the cross-country machine and leave. I tell myself that I'm doing well, but I seldom sweat and get my heart rate up. I'm thinking about running again even though it's hard on my knees. Is there a quick workout regiment that will get my heart rate up and only takes 30 minutes?

Oh, I almost forgot my worst vice - WINE. If red wine is good for the heart, then I'll have the strongest heart in Oregon. My wife and I drink a lot of wine and a bottle a night is not too far off.

So, here I am... exposed and now familiar with my 800' elephant. Looking for advice and support.

P.S. is it wrong that my chin has sweat under it?