The Skinny... on Being Skinny

Today has been one of those days.  You know, the kind where nothing wants to go your way and everything takes 10 times longer than it should... such as every data report I tried to pull today.

Downloads were extra slow... snail pace...

And then they'd get up to 90% Complete and fail out.

I kept getting this message:

RUDE.

Thank you tiny kitten... that's exactly what I needed to hear.  The reports were only failing because of me. Why didn't I think of that?  ingenious.

That cat needs to attend Diversity Training.

Anywho

While waiting for all these reports to download I did what any other person in the 21st Century with a Smart Phone would do... I scanned the internet for interesting articles.

I stumbled upon this article from Men's Health on Habits Skinny People Typically Have...

 

Men's Health Skinny Habits

Skinny Habit #1: Eat an Early Dinner

I know it's bad to eat late at night, which means it's even more important to get in your workout early so you aren't stuck making dinner at 8pm... note to self!

Skinny Habit #2: Weigh Yourself Daily

Personally I think this should be more like once a week because of daily weight variences..

Skinny Habit #3: Eat a boring diet

I heard this is true.. somewhere they did a study where the thinnest population had a very bland diet (all very scientific, aren't you glad I took the time to check my facts?).  Well, that makes sense, if the only food you offered me was boring I probably would only eat when I was hungry.. but I wouldn't be very happy.  So clearly these hints aren't habits skinny happy people have.

Skinny Habit #4: Reward yourself

I like this one. I like this one a lot. 

Skinny Habit #5: Read diet and exercise tips

And Healthy Living Blogs!!!! :-D 

Skinny Habit #6: Eat breakfast

You always have time for a Fiber One bar, a quick protein shake, or some overnight oats.

Skinny Habit #7: Take snack breaks

Fiber One bar in the afternoon to keep you full until dinner time, check.

Skinny Habit #8: Drink water

Most days I remember to bring a water bottle with me to work -- and I always refil my cup of ice water at lunch at least once.  Staying hydrated is important especially if you're training.

Skinny Habit #9: Order a la carte

I know my friends and family sometimes get annoyed at all my specific requests when at restaurants.. but how else am I supposed to know exactly what is going to be on my plate and that it will be good for me?  Asking questions just makes you an informed consumer.