The age old saying of "Don't put off today what you can do tomorrow," has become my mantra. In fact applying this to my life has changed it for the better.
After half a day I already I feel more accomplished, full of life and more at peace in my own universe.
For years I have opted to give in and take my sweet indulgence, in doing so, eating my treat now and not later, has garnered me obesity,* justifying this foul o-word with terms of comedy & acceptance, "Ice-age preparedness."
After half a day I already I feel more accomplished, full of life and more at peace in my own universe.
For years I have opted to give in and take my sweet indulgence, in doing so, eating my treat now and not later, has garnered me obesity,* justifying this foul o-word with terms of comedy & acceptance, "Ice-age preparedness."
We never know when the sun will set for the last time in our lives. I want to live without regret of what I haven't done or should have. We only truly have today.
Since the diagnosis of cancer last year, I have decided to procrastinate no longer. Choosing a healthier life style, mentally and physically, basically I was tired of being "sick" and tired. The cancer was symbolically more than a bad disease, and it wasn't only in my neck, it was a way of life, but no more. After a year of counseling and treatment, I welcome the new me, and seeing how I don't know how long this new lease on life is, I am going to live, with the intention of being who I always wanted to be, a mentally healthy and fit me. While the verdict is still out on the cancer status, I am choosing to live now, forget tomorrow.
Today I choose to be happy, to live like there is no tomorrow, love myself and others better than I ever have, with respect to life including my body and its well being, it is time to let my healthy self out.
Paying respect to my heritage, recognizing that our outward image is only skin deep, understanding my person, loving her, to the best of my ability and no longer allowing the spoiled brat within to reign. To know her personally - understand her needs, to nurture and grow from a caterpillar into a butterfly. While I may not appear Japanese or Native American on the outside, my obese body and plethora of ailments reflect the reality and rejection of the American diet. This is where my journey begins, right here, right now. Two hundred and nine pounds no longer.
* According to the people with more degrees than I.
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ReplyDeleteNice Blog. Well done!!!
I am checking in at 163 lbs. Not my heaviest, I am down about 17 pounds.
In an attempt to be efficient, I am using fitness as stress relief and for a healthier lifestyle. I have three goals:
1) I want to look better in clothes (I'm pretty cute naked already)
2) I want to be stronger and fitter so I can be active, healthy, and alert into my nineties
3) Since I enjoy exercise and fitness, I plant to use it daily as a stress relief
Now I'm going to try to post a before and after picture, but it may not let me :(
Anyways...
This week I am using my weight vest, drinking whey protein, avoiding ALL refined carbs, and getting my 10,000 steps in EVERYDAY.
As a treat, I will be heading to Trader Joe's in Denver on Saturday to stock up on Turkey Jerky. Mmmmm.
Will check in on Monday!
Thanks for uploading my pics!
ReplyDeleteYesterday I built bookcases (to be continued today) which involved a lot of squatting, bending, and lifting. My muscles burn today but I still feel good. After 6 hours of hard labor, I completed 3 out of 5 modules (each 9'2" high x 28" wide, each containing 9 shelves). At 4pm, my pedometer read only 3800 steps, so I reluctantly popped in my Leslie Sansone WALK dvd and did 3 miles. I was at 10,000k steps before dinner! I had a protein shake (whey) for breakfast and lunch. I supplement daily with a daily-multi for her (Calcium, Vit D, B Vits...), fish oil (Omega 3s), psyllium fiber (constipation), and a clove capsule (antioxidant). Dinner was ribeye, sauteed squash, zucchini, and mushrooms, and deviled eggs for dessert.
2 miles done already. 1 speed walking, 1 with 30 pound weight vest.
ReplyDeleteYesterday had whey protein shake for breakfast and lunch, 2 eggs & 4 slices crispy bacon for dinner. Had large Wendy's chili for dessert.
Bookcases are done (will house 105' of books!), muscles are still a little sore but nothing some stretching and 4 ibuprofen can't fix.
Off to fuel weed whacker and starting cutting down the jungle that has become my front yard.
Hello:
ReplyDeleteJust checking in with a progress report.
Last weeks weight: 163.0
Today's weight: 163.5
A half-pound gain. I'm not devastated, sure I'm a little bummed but I did well this week so I won't be disheartened. I did 10k steps each day (at least 4500 aerobic), used the weight vest 3x, and not strayed off my eating with the exception of coq au vin which I made on Thursday (adding 4t of flour to make a roux).
Reasons why I won't freak out:
1) I have been using whey protein to sub several meals, that combined with the weight training could actually amount to a lean mass gain.
2) My period started yesterday and I feel bloated.
3) I am SUPER constipated (probably because of all the whey). I need more fiber.
This next week, I will keep up the weight vest, the whey, and the aerobics but I do need more fiber. I will try steaming some broccoli to eat during the day, maybe adding some almonds too... Even though I do usually have veggies with dinner I will make a cognizant effort to increase my consumption.
On a positive note, I purchased a weed whacker and needed to wear a pair of ratty jeans to protect my legs while trying it out. I dug thru some too small clothes that I was going to give to charity and was able to squeeze into an old pair of size eights. What's weird is they were all tight in the thigh and butt but loose in the waist- this has been the opposite of my problem so I'm guessing the weights have been doing their job.
How'd you do?