Yay! I actually don't mind stepping on the scale these days. Granted, it's nowhere near where I'd like it to be, but it's at least going down. Right?
I've been contemplating signing up for the nutrition program at the gym I go to. They have what seems like a great program and it would fit with everything I do quite nicely. I wouldn't even have to think, so that rocks. Given the post from yesterday, this seems like the perfect time to set it up. I've heard nothing but good things about it so I set up a meeting for next Wednesday for a consultation.
One of the nice things about the program is that they do a body mass test before you start to figure out how much lean mass you have vs. fat. This will tell them how many calories you burn just being. Then they tailor a menu to what your body needs for its intake. And by menu, I mean they tell you what to eat. This is perfect for me! I'm looking forward to the meeting.
Friday, May 17, 2013
Thursday, May 16, 2013
The Foods We Eat
OK, so I think I've pretty much got the exercise thing down. It's motivating. a great stress reliever, and I truly enjoy the way I feel after doing it. Now, I definitely need to focus on nutrition. It doesn't matter how many classes I do or how long I stay on the elliptical...if I'm putting crap in, I'm not going to get the good results I'm looking for.
As one of my co-workers says, it's affordable to be fat in this day and age. And it's so true. Eating unhealthy food is way less expensive and time consuming that eating healthy food. So, my biggest issue at this point is going to be getting the healthy food in as much as possible.
But, let's face it. Cupcakes and freakin' big fat juicy hamburgers with bacon taste good...and who doesn't want a cookie or a cupcake or a giant bag of chips from time to time. I think it's also going to be a matter of retraining my brain to want to eat the good stuff. Don't get me wrong, I LOVE a good salad, and I need to make that type of healthy eating a priority. Portion sizes are also going to be a good starting point.
*sigh* I seriously feel a little depressed at the thought, but that's where my thinking has to change.
As one of my co-workers says, it's affordable to be fat in this day and age. And it's so true. Eating unhealthy food is way less expensive and time consuming that eating healthy food. So, my biggest issue at this point is going to be getting the healthy food in as much as possible.
But, let's face it. Cupcakes and freakin' big fat juicy hamburgers with bacon taste good...and who doesn't want a cookie or a cupcake or a giant bag of chips from time to time. I think it's also going to be a matter of retraining my brain to want to eat the good stuff. Don't get me wrong, I LOVE a good salad, and I need to make that type of healthy eating a priority. Portion sizes are also going to be a good starting point.
*sigh* I seriously feel a little depressed at the thought, but that's where my thinking has to change.
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