Somewhere along the way, I gave up. I lost myself. I relinquished myself to food. Sure, I went on a few crash diets. I even lost weight. It wasn't healthy. It wasn't fun. And, it wasn't enough to keep the hunger monster satisfied. I'm the captain of this ship. I'm not an empty enormous shell that's happy living off Taco Bell and Debbie Cakes. Or, burrowing myself into a couch cushion and making it my refuge. I'm making small changes. The small changes every day will lead up to the bigger picture. What's the bigger picture? Me -- reaching my goals, making new discoveries about my body and what it can accomplish, conquering personal battles, and being an overall happier being. I am excited about my lifestyle change. I really am.
Tracking progress is going to be a really important part of my journey. I need this blog to do just that. I'm not going on any "fad" diets or crash diets. I'm changing my view on food, exercise, and health. I think it's really simple. Eat healthier, watch calories, drink water, and exercise. I'm still going to eat foods that I like (pizza, burgers, potatoes), but I'm going to use portion control. I know better than to pile my plate full of mashed potatoes and to only go back for heaping seconds. Sure, it's good, but that satisfaction is only temporary. I guess I really got it in my head this time.
Day 30, -10 pounds
Gym song of the day - Pantera -- Walk
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