Wow. I have been a total slacker on the blog. A whole month hiatus. I am ashamed! But I have not given up and I hope I'm not the only one. First, I have to apologize. I really do believe this accountability thing will help, but it doesn't work if I don't participate. So I'm sorry Linz. I will be better, if you are still willing. I know Christmas is next week, so things are on hold for a bit, but I still want to make some goals this next couple weeks as I think what my goals are going to be for the New Year.
-Maintain my current weight (losing isn't too realistic for me this next couple weeks)
-Portion control. I know that I'm going to be getting and making treats and lots of unhealthy things, but I can limit how much I have, but still enjoy it, so I feel less restricted.
-Don't feel guilty all the time about what I have eaten, but let it be a reminder to have more self control.
-Be more active, find opportunities, like parking farther away at the store or taking the stairs at work.
-Write another post by Wednesday of next week and evaluate my meager little goals, but it's a start!
I really want to do this. The holidays throw us all for a loop, everything is so busy on top of our already busy lives. Tanner and I were flipping channels the other night and came across this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e5N_uGFOfIY
A PBS special with Dr. Fuhrman about his new program-3 Steps to Incredible Health. It is the same as Eat to Live, but has more resources. Anyway, there are a few clips on youtube, I definitely recommend them. It is so motivating and makes so much sense. It doesn't change that his way is hard and so much work. But I really needed to hear the things he said. We are literally shortening our lives with the foods we eat. I don't want to be diabetic, have heart disease, etc. I want to be able to chase Eric and our future other children around without feeling too tired. When we go crazy at night, I always wake up the next morning feeling less rested and nauseated. I woke up this morning feeling that way and I thought, 'this is my body trying to tell me it doesn't like this. Telling me to make a change.' He also pointed out that these are real addictions and our bodies go through withdrawals. It is so true! When I've eaten a TON of dinner, I definitely am not hungry, but feel like I need to eat a dessert later. I feel like I need it. Tanner and I talked about it, we both feel that way. And I don't want to anymore. I don't care about being a certain size, I just want to be healthy and feel good. Tanner and I are still discussing if we're going to try Eat to Live again this New Year. It is a lot of work and counting calories is a lot easier. But it might not be enough of a change for us, obviously, because we have fallen back into old habits. I will let you know what we decide, think about your resolutions for the new year and how you are doing and what you think!
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