Perils of weight loss for a sports writer Part II

I won't lie. Being a sports writer offers nice perks, namely in the area of food.

Reporters who cover college games are fed big meals before the game and have ample access to soft drinks, water and snacks during the game. This is on top of yummy ice cream at halftime.

Coverage on lower levels, such as high school sports, which I mainly do, also has its tasty temptations in the form of press box food and hospitality rooms.

I always have access to food at football games, as well as big wrestling tournaments and holiday basketball events. The food offered is usually not stuff one would need to eat if they are trying to lose weight, as it ranges from sandwiches to chicken wings, chicken fingers, quesadillas, assorted platters with cheese, crackers and other fattening items and desserts such as cookies, cakes and more.


Needess to say, this will be something I will shy away from during Operation 40. Heck, it probably will leave my life for good, because these "buffet" type items attract you to eat. To this, I'll say no, but it won't be easy.

Then again, nothing is easy with Operation 40. This has been a change in the way I approach food and exercise. I find myself looking at everything I do and that's a good thing.

Hospitality rooms and press box food are two of the bad things. Others can enjoy it. I shall not, unless the food offered is safe enough to use for a lunch during those busy times. If not, then I'll bring my own food, thanks.