So, I feel like I have the eating under control, even though it's been less than a month. Dudes, no one is more shocked than I am. I'm eating healthy and am not plagued with visions of pie or french fries, or both. Though I feel like it's alcohol for me, if I ate one piece of pie or a handful of french fries I'd be off the wagon and headed for anything I could eat. So it's under control, but it's not perfect. I don't miss the crap, but I'm not tempting fate.
The piece that is still a work in progress is exercise. I know it means more to me now than losing a few pounds. It means that I might be able to better fight disease. It means I can participate in life more fully. It means I'll feel better. Hopefully, a smaller ass will be a side benefit.
My epiphany about movement came in the form of a New York Times article. It's not really new information, I know 10,000 steps is ideal. I didn't know that even getting half of that was kind of a challenge. I also didn't know about the benefits besides disease prevention through weight loss. I didn't realize that more movement controlled controlled blood sugar spikes. If I move more, I crave less food. It's beautiful, but it's still a challenge. I'm trying to be patient and kick myself in the ass at the same time. I bought a running jacket (!) and a pedometer (!!). I'm trying to incorporate more movement in my day, not just specialized fitness. I figure even doing the laundry and sweeping is better than sitting on my ass.
One of my goals is to be able to hike up the short hill by my house without stopping to admire the view (while heaving and saying "god, I hate this"). Another is that the girls and I want to do the Color Run, and actually run it. It's only a 5K and it sounds really fun. Good mother-daughter bonding.
a running jacket??
good for you & your "eating no crap" regime. i salute you.
Posted by: barb | March 29, 2012 at 02:28 AM
Barb, my kids hate me- but I feel really good. This is painless. Seriously. I'm not even tempted to eat crap. Never been that way in my life.
Posted by: Lisa V | March 31, 2012 at 09:08 PM