This lifestyle change is definitely interesting. I think the most interesting parts of it are understanding portion size, and working on self-control.
In a meal, I am eating much less than I used to. For example, I have ½ of a cup of rice rather than a cup of rice, or 10 almonds rather than 100 almonds (okay, I never ate 100 almonds, but I know I didn't stop at 10!). That being said, I’m not at all hungry… I'm eating six times a day, plus I'm drinking 2-3L of water a day, so my belly always has something in it.
Still, self-control is something that I am working on. Honestly, I haven’t had a drop of peanut butter since this began, but I am very, very tempted sometimes. Thankfully, I am slightly afraid* of my nutritionist and what she might say if I actually pigged-out on peanut butter… I’m also slightly afraid** of falling off the wagon with the peanut butter-- it is never just one tablespoon for me. Nope, I’m not even going there!
* this ‘slightly afraid’ actually means that I have a great respect for my nutritionist's knowledge, and I don’t want to let her down.
** this ‘slightly afraid’ actually means that I completely understand my peanut butter addiction and know that because I’m still working on exercising self-control, I can’t eat it. Ultimately, I don’t want to let myself down.
Speaking of self-control, I am sticking to my exercise regime. Due to an unforeseen circumstance yesterday, I had to miss my walk. But I made sure I did something active after work. Despite missing yesterday, I was back in my fitness class this evening (thanks for coming J!).
Awkwardly-uncoordinated guy was there again… he’s such a joy to watch!
Hey Grace,
ReplyDeleteI read this on one of my facebook friend's status. You are doing it!
Living well a LIFESTYLE. It’s being 110% committed to your goals. It’s choosing the gym over happy hour. It’s early mornings and hard nights. It’s saying no when others say yes. It’s pushing harder when most would give up. It’s learning to be competitive with yourself. It’s eating for fuel, not for pleasure. It’s learning to listen to your body. ~Jess Deardurff
Thanks Jess. I think I'm doing great too! And you're right, it is a matter of making the right choices... something I am definitely learning.
ReplyDeleteYou should call him coordinationally-challenged...that would be more PC! Can you take your eyes off him? I bet lots of people reading your blog are going to take up fitness just to check him out! I would! K.
ReplyDeleteYes, I do love the alliteration of 'coordinationally-challenged', however, I feel as though 'awkwardly-uncoordinated' is somewhat 'onomatopoeia-like' which works well here.
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