In a perfect world - The power to change

From this day on I will publish a series of “In a perfect world” articles. Those will be based on my own perspective of what would make the world a better place.

In a perfect world, in every family there should be a homosexual and a person with some certain disability. I believe that people would be more understanding and definitely less selfish.

Yesterday, in Iran, two kids were hanged because they were gay. The oldest one was 18 and the youngest, 16. They had been in jail for the past 14 months, and before being murdered they were lashed 228 times. That is such a creepy and horrific story. I spent most of my day depressed thinking about what kind of hypocrite and sadistic law condemns people to go through this suffering. How come nobody did anything? How come USA did not intervene? Don’t they always? I think if there is real EVIL on Earth that would be it.

I think because I am a gay person, I got more sensitive to this history. A part of me is very angry, and another part of me is feeling useless. I feel useless because I know I have no power to change anything. Because in order to make history, I would have to do something extremely bizarre, like bombing buildings and killing thousands of innocent people.
I would like to depart from this life knowing I did something, knowing I made a difference in this world. I don’t know how. I am tired of people joining causes to remedy a situation. The world needs a change of mentality rather than a medicine that will save some lucky ones.

Weight Contest!

Today is the first day of weight contest at my work!!! For three months some of the “obese” employees decided to make an effort on losing the extra pounds. The motivation? Cash Prizes! The participants are putting down $50 dollars on the bet. The first prize goes to whoever loses the most weight. The second and third prizes will go to percentage of weigh lost.
I weighed in and I was surprised!!! Ewwwwwwww! I knew I had gained some weight in the past year but I didn’t know it was that much! 250.6 lbs!!! AHHHHHHHHHHHHH!
My goal at first is to get to my usual 220lbs. I think ideally I should weigh around 200lbs, but 30lbs initially would be GREAT!
My formula?
While chatting with my good friend Dave, who has lost many many many pounds after he had a heart attack, I came up with this:

- The more water you drink, the more weight you'll lose
- No more burgers!
- Always eat breakfast
- Eat about 5 times a day

G - what for breakfast?

D - I just eat oatmeal.. or cereal with fruit. Any fruit is good for you. No sugar, only fruits... some strawberries or peach slices on top and if you drink milk.. try and drink non-fat kind.

G - for lunch?

D - Salads are good... with chicken sometimes if you like. Subway is good.. They have like 6 sandwiches with 6grams of fat or less but just a 6inch… not a whole foot-long.
Veggie burgers are good too. No pizza, nor hot dogs, burritos, no rice.
When you feel like ice cream, eat sherbet instead, non-fat jello pudding.

G - Do u eat stuff between the meals?

D - I eat like granola bars, or fruit bars, almonds - just a handful of almonds is good energy and it's good fat. Nuts in general are okay.. but not like a whole bottle.. just like a handful at a time.

G - what do u eat for dinner?

D - Juice is good but has lots of calories. Pasta salads with vinaigrette. Try not to eat anything after 8pm.

Besides, closing my mouth ( A LOT!!!), I know that exercising will help me lose the extra pounds, and tone up my body. Lots of bike riding, Yoga and some lifting.
I will get back to this subject in three months!!!