Tomorrow (Thursday) marks four weeks of eating better, healthier and just making my life better. I've learned a lot about who I am, who my support system is, and what I really want out of all of this.
Not only am I determined, smart and sensible, I'm not all about the food. No longer can tolerate me abusing food for comfort and overall bad eating just because I can. I have the smarts to eat better and I did. I am determined to change the shape of my body, and I am.
If I am to be what I eat then why not be fruits, vegetables, lean meats and grains? If I can reinvent my food habits then I've accomplished quite a bit. My sound judgement means that I can no longer go backwards in my life. I must keep moving forward into a good thing and embrace all that is good for me. I mean I wanted a better future for myself financially and am seeking that out so why not the same for my body?
I've learned that I can eat alternate foods that keep me full and happy without compromising taste, texture and bliss.Growing is about changing who you are. The things I hated growing up (chores, asparagus, boys...etc.) came to be things of pleasure (men), things I came to re-appreciate (asparagus) and things that I can't live without (chores...I'm a tidy person). So I changed my likes and wants to items that will do me and my body good (dark chocolate, frozen yogurt, martini's...instead of sugary drinks). Now I can have the things I want and like in small doses, I can eat more vegetables to make up for any over point eating that I've done. Vegetables are my best friends!
In thinking back to my bad food choices, I think it was always about self-pity (woe-is-me mentality) and how I NEEDED certain starches and carbohydrates to make me feel...feel numb. Well, I took back my sensory receptors. I want to feel again. I want to love what I eat, what I feel and what I look like. I want to know who I really am and not what the local fast food establishments have said I would be!!
My friends are amazing! Through this I've had many encouraging words of kindness, wisdom, helpful tips, and offers to exercise to keep me on track and on my goal!! I went into this not knowing how I would get through, but get through I must. I just want to say thank you to those who are here with me helping me reach my goals.
"Hey now, {I've} got to make it rain some how" (Red Hot Chili Peppers)...
I want it to rain great food in my body, soaking my roots good. The nutrients have to go deep so that my future comes blossoming out all over into a healthier me! I'm still in this race!
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