Summary: In this episode of lets reverse obesity I want to talk about the Governor of New Jersey, Chris Christie he was on the Late Night with David Letterman show. Governors Christie’s appearance started a firestorm of controversy about the Governors ability to do his job because of his weight. I also want to talk about giving in to Instant Gratification and the remorse it brings. I also have an update on my weight loss progress. Governor Christie On David Letterman Gov Christie is a New Jersey guy, he love Bruce Springsteen and admitted that he is a fan of David Letterman. So I’m sure he was excited about the appearance. I’m sure he wanted to be entertaining. It’s just natural, but for the many of you who do not know the Governor of the Great state of New Jersey Christopher James "Chris" Christie (born September 6, 1962) is an American politician who is the 55th and current Governor of New Jersey, serving since 2009. A member of the Republican Party, Christie became the first Republican to win a statewide election in New Jersey in 12 years. Born in Newark, New Jersey, Christie is the graduate of the University of Delaware and Seton Hall University School of Law. In 1987 Christie worked as a lawyer in private practice before he was elected as a Freeholder of Morris County, New Jersey, where he served from 1995 to 1998. In 1998 Christie registered as a lobbyist, working for the legal representation firm Dughi, Hewit & Palatucci. President George W. Bush appointed Christie as the United States Attorney for the District of New Jersey in 2002, serving in that position until his resignation 2008. In January 2009, Christie filed as a candidate for Governor of New Jersey. He won the Republican Primary with 55% of the vote, and defeated incumbent Governor John Corzine, with 48% of the vote in the general election. Christie, who was seen as possible candidate in the 2012 Presidential Election but declined to run, delivered the keynote address at the 2012 Republican National Convention. http://youtu.be/EUay-MaIbmE Instant Gratification Some times instant gratification turns into regret. I was doing so well on my weight loss program. I was at 409 pounds It was the lowest I had weighed in years. Saturday night was also my poker league. When we play poker there is food, and not the most healthiest food. I've been here before, I have been tripped up in the past. So this time I ate before I went to play poker and I really wanted stay on plan. It's like a prize fight. In the early rounds I was doing well. I had my guard up. I went for the roast pork without a roll, steered clear of the chips and the buffalo dip. But then I took my first hit. The Tyson Honey Barbecue Wings. Well it is chicken, I'll only have three. Then I got knocked out of the tournament on the first hand of the final table. I was a little depressed and annoyed, so who was there to comfort me? You guessed it Tyson Chicken Wings! I ended up eating another seven, and a few brownies.... Ok a lot of brownies. Sunday was Super Bowl Sunday, I was invited to a party. I never made it to the gym. I wanted to make sure I was in control so I ate dinner before I went so I wasn't so hungry. The Fight starts as soon as I walk in the door. The bell rings and round one begins. There was a hoagie tray and I took the roll off and ate the meat, cheese, lettuce, and tomatoes. Not bad, then the appetizers came out. You know what I don't even know what they were but they were good. Next thing I know I'm on the ropes and my opponent, binge eating, has me in the corner and I can't defend my self. After a horrible weekend of poor eating the scale is like your bookie after a bad weekend of gambling. You know you have to face him, you don't want to face him, and you know it's going to cost you. I step on the scale. 414.6 pounds.... Are you kidding me! 5.6 pounds! In two days!
