Friday, July 29, 2011
Michaela is coming!!
Saturday, July 16, 2011
What to do?
I have been on this journey for almost 6 months now and I have to honestly say I had different expectations of the outcomes. So far, losing the weight has been the hardest. But another challenge that has risen is the obsession with everything fitness. I am now obsessed with the scale and food and how many minutes I exercise. Part of me is really happy that I am aware of everything in my system. The other part of me is tired of talking about food and weight. I just want living healthy and making good choices to come naturally. I don't want to constantly mull over ever decision or fight off unwanted cravings or moments of weakness.
I have 30 days to reach my goal. Its really hard not to do some crazy diet. But, I don't know what to eat or how to eat/ exercise in order to fulfill my obligation to my body. This week I did yoga twice and walked home from school (8km) twice. What else should I do?! See, obsessed much...
What has worked for you? What food did you cut out? Anything you got, give it to me...please ^^
I have 30 days to reach my goal. Its really hard not to do some crazy diet. But, I don't know what to eat or how to eat/ exercise in order to fulfill my obligation to my body. This week I did yoga twice and walked home from school (8km) twice. What else should I do?! See, obsessed much...
What has worked for you? What food did you cut out? Anything you got, give it to me...please ^^
Thursday, July 07, 2011
Time to give up the diet pop (soda)
I just read this really interesting article about fat/ weight gain and consumption of diet pop.
"The data didn't say why diet sodas might play a role in weight gain, but previous research suggests it has to do with the disconnect between the taste of artificial sugars and their lack of calories. The brain is wired to expect a big load of calories when foods taste sweet or fatty. But because diet foods fail to deliver, it throws the brain out of whack. Studies in animals suggest that artificial sweetener consumption may lead to even more eating and weight gain, perhaps in part because it triggers the body to start storing more calories as fat."
I have often felt that when drinking pop I do tend to eat more. I could never really explain that feeling. I usually drink diet soda because I don't want all the sugar in my diet.
Since I have been on my get a good body kick, I have noticed the taste of any carbonated drink tastes a lot like metal and actually really hurts my teeth.
One more thing for me to kick. Also,after the trip to the dentist this week, I will forever think about what the food will do to my teeth.
"The data didn't say why diet sodas might play a role in weight gain, but previous research suggests it has to do with the disconnect between the taste of artificial sugars and their lack of calories. The brain is wired to expect a big load of calories when foods taste sweet or fatty. But because diet foods fail to deliver, it throws the brain out of whack. Studies in animals suggest that artificial sweetener consumption may lead to even more eating and weight gain, perhaps in part because it triggers the body to start storing more calories as fat."
I have often felt that when drinking pop I do tend to eat more. I could never really explain that feeling. I usually drink diet soda because I don't want all the sugar in my diet.
Since I have been on my get a good body kick, I have noticed the taste of any carbonated drink tastes a lot like metal and actually really hurts my teeth.
One more thing for me to kick. Also,after the trip to the dentist this week, I will forever think about what the food will do to my teeth.
Wednesday, July 06, 2011
My face hurts!
There is nothing like a trip to the dentist to make a person feel like crap. I feel sad, depressed and in a constant state of pain. AND, to make everything better I have another appointment tomorrow and next Thursday. I'm really worried and apprehensive. I hate being a complainer, but I can't help it.... must find a dark corner and hide.
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