A constant thought
I was not one of the girls that was blessed with a crazy fast metabolism or the insane ability to eat whatever and work out never but still have a kick-ass body. I still am not. I am still someone who is striving to improve my health, weight and body. Let me tell you a secret, it is hard work...
Of course it is easy on a busy day to run through a drive through, instead I choose to go home and make a meal. It is easy to lay in bed on a cold morning and snuggle with my love, I choose to get up and work out. It is easy to order delivery or take out food, I choose to make a healthier version. I love produce, grocery stores, farmers market and fresh food. I love creating new menu's and trying new things that are tasty and good for me. To be honest the less and less I do the "easy" things the less and less I miss them or even think of them as an option.
A couple things that really bother me about weight loss..
*The certain shows that are marketed to the over-weight and un-healthy population of the world are INSANE. TV makes it look like there is a set amount of time that everyone needs to achieve their weight loss and health goals.
*A Crazy 90 minute work out.
*A life at a camp where you work out 8 hours a day with no responsibilities to worry about. Then you can return back to your life and resume "normal"
* Have your meals delivered all the time and only eat what they send.
* Drink this or take that magic potion and you will lose weight and get a 6-pack too
All of it makes something that is SO hard seem so simple and care free.
After my last blog I had a long conversation with my love, my husband. I struggle everyday with what food I should eat, what workout should I do and what effect all of those things may have on my mental, emotional and physical self.. I have lost a lot of weight and kept it off for a long time and I still don't feel "done." I feel as though there will never be an "ah-ha" moment where I think to myself, "you are done." Rather there will always be a thought in my head reminding me to make healthy decisions, to get a workout in, and constantly try to improve my overall health
Something I too need to remember on many days....
Healthy is not an option, it is a requirement. I want to live a long time and a great life. I want to teach my family the beauty that is both inside and out. Weight loss is hard. It takes balance of diet and exercise. There is a balance that anyone can have. Somethings work for some and something work for others. You have to find what works for you.
An excuse is easy to make a change is not....I like the challenge of a change.
Of course it is easy on a busy day to run through a drive through, instead I choose to go home and make a meal. It is easy to lay in bed on a cold morning and snuggle with my love, I choose to get up and work out. It is easy to order delivery or take out food, I choose to make a healthier version. I love produce, grocery stores, farmers market and fresh food. I love creating new menu's and trying new things that are tasty and good for me. To be honest the less and less I do the "easy" things the less and less I miss them or even think of them as an option.
A couple things that really bother me about weight loss..
*The certain shows that are marketed to the over-weight and un-healthy population of the world are INSANE. TV makes it look like there is a set amount of time that everyone needs to achieve their weight loss and health goals.
*A Crazy 90 minute work out.
*A life at a camp where you work out 8 hours a day with no responsibilities to worry about. Then you can return back to your life and resume "normal"
* Have your meals delivered all the time and only eat what they send.
* Drink this or take that magic potion and you will lose weight and get a 6-pack too
All of it makes something that is SO hard seem so simple and care free.
After my last blog I had a long conversation with my love, my husband. I struggle everyday with what food I should eat, what workout should I do and what effect all of those things may have on my mental, emotional and physical self.. I have lost a lot of weight and kept it off for a long time and I still don't feel "done." I feel as though there will never be an "ah-ha" moment where I think to myself, "you are done." Rather there will always be a thought in my head reminding me to make healthy decisions, to get a workout in, and constantly try to improve my overall health
Something I too need to remember on many days....
Healthy is not an option, it is a requirement. I want to live a long time and a great life. I want to teach my family the beauty that is both inside and out. Weight loss is hard. It takes balance of diet and exercise. There is a balance that anyone can have. Somethings work for some and something work for others. You have to find what works for you.
An excuse is easy to make a change is not....I like the challenge of a change.
You are so beautiful. You inspire me to do better. Thanks.
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