I hate dieting. I love dieting too, because is forces me to eat right. I feel better internally and externally when I’m eating right. I hate that I need to control what goes in my mouth in order for me to look and feel good, but then again I hate controlling what comes out of my mouth too, and that’s just plain necessary in order for me to keep from getting hurt. It’s really not about looking good though is it? It’s really about being healthy. The way I look at it is, if I’m exercising at a good healthy level, and I’m breathing well – I’m asthmatic so breathing means a lot to me - and my energy level during the day is satisfactory to me, then that’s where I want to be.
Right now I’m healthy. I exercise regularly, heck I even work outside which helps a lot. I’m overweight though according to my doctor. I should be about 10 to 20 pounds lighter. So I’m trying to watch what’s going in my mouth. It’s so hard to stay motivated when it comes to eating right. I need a cheerleader that will remind me each time I’m about to take a bite of something, how important it is to only eat what I absolutely need.
I’ve been reading some of those health magazines, mostly the ones for women. I really like them. They tell you different exercises you can do during the day, and some, by the time I’m done reading, help motivate me on eating healthy foods. I should probably subscribe to a few, so I can read them every morning before I start my day.
My husband told me that our insurance company is now taking note of what we do to be healthy. If we do a good job, it could reflect the payments we make. Hmmm, that’s some good motivation! The holidays are coming which makes it even more difficult for me to not gain weight. My goal this winter though is to lose weight instead of gain it like I usually do. I want to lose at least 10 pounds. I’m really going to try not to think of it as weight, I’m going to try to think of it as less fat. If I have less fat on my body, then my body will be lighter. If I’m lighter, then my clothes will fit better. If my clothes fit nicely, then I’ll feel a whole lot better over all.
So I guess the cookies I made yesterday for Halloween are going to have to either get eaten by someone else, or put in the freezer. I heard 1,200 calories a day should help me lose weight at my age. Funny, I’ve cut down a lot on consumption, and I really don’t miss the food; I’m not sure if I’m eating less than 1,200 calories or more. I’ll try counting calories in a general kind of way however, just as a trial. Now I just have to find a cheerleader.
Until next time: may your scale be broken and your heart be light. Smiles weigh less than frowns, and hugs use more calories than no hugs. So my wish for you is that your day be lit with smiles and full of hugs.
4 comments:
Good luck to you in your goal, Sandy! Wish I only had 10 to 20 pounds to lose. Count your blessings that you are so healthy.
Thanks for the virtual hugs! I'm sending return hugs and good wishes your way.
I can't imagine you're overweight; I guess it tends to be calculated by the latest medical/fitness scale. But eating healthy is a good goal, and I'm trying to do it fairly often, too! This is good inspiration.
Great post for November 1st! I love new beginnings. This will be a good month. I can feel it. I'm right beside you, so let's be strong and focused together. What's up your sleeve for tomorrow?
I've been reading a bit lately about healthy weight... and a lot seem to be saying it is about healthy lifestyle more than the precise weight. One can be 'overweight' according to some scale or another, but still healthy and fit. Hope you find that balance and most of all enjoy good health! :-)
Loved your 'blessing' at the end too Sandy.
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