Lose weight. Find job.

Today marked my third day of unemployment and one thing is becoming abundantly clear – the close proximity of my computer to the kitchen is proving to be an issue.

I sit, I write emails, I get up for a snack. I check linkedin, Facebook, my inbox, I get a snack. I scour the net, research companies, I get a snack. And I’m not even hungry. Just restless and bored and seeking comfort in handfuls of chocolate chips.

I have no job. I have no willpower. And I’m getting fat. In fact, I’m the fattest I’ve ever been in my life. And as of today, I’m the oldest I’ve ever been. Bad combination when I look in the mirror.

I’m not feeling good about myself right now.

So tomorrow I will make a change. I will hit the gym. I will skip the snacks. I will attempt to seek comfort in fruit and vegetables.

And I pledge to loose 15 pounds.

I’ve been told the best motivation for following through on something is to run your mouth. Or in my case, my keyboard. So I’m telling all of you. I will loose it. 15 pounds. Gimme two months and I’ll show you a trimmer, healthier Nate who won’t make sounds like Chewbacca every time he bends over.

Wish me luck on the healthier lifestyle and the job hunt. I have a feeling once those fall into place, the aging really won’t be an issue.