I'm a consumer and I consume to satisfy cravings.  However, I'm learning that this type of consumption is not good for my health.

I've been working on losing weight recently so I have been paying close attention to what I have been physically consuming.  It's going pretty well.  Since mid January I'm down almost 30 pounds.  The process is relatively simple.  I need to consume less calories than my body will burn.  Simple math.  Create a deficient and you lose weight.  The trick is knowing what to eat.

Through this journey, I've learned that not all calories are created equal.  100 calories of chocolate and a 100 calories of salad look vastly different besides the obvious.  The main benefit to choosing the more healthy option is that I can consume more of it.  With the added benefit of it being good for me.  This is all fine and good but I've come to realize that I need to apply a similar process to what I consume with my mind and with my time.

So I'm going on another type of diet.  A diet for my time and focus.  Instead of playing games on my iPhone and/or iPad, I'm going to read a book instead.  Truth be told, I have plenty to keep me busy.  I did something similar a while back and was able to get through a couple of books.  It had a positive impact on my patience and overall mood.  Incrementally, I'm making positive changes and waiting for the results!

We're now on Day 4 and I'm still feeling strong.  But I'm a little hungry.