Food For Thought
Have you ever heard someone say, “You are what you eat”? Thank goodness this is not literally true. If it were, I’d resemble the McDonald’s menu circa 1990. Unfortunately, however, the saying has some merit. Fast food was a major staple during my adolescence. If we didn’t eat fast food, we usually ate convenience food - those pre-packaged frozen meals that were easy to heat up and were full of preservatives and calories. As a result of my diet, I struggled with my weight for many years.
During my teen years, I tried all kinds of diets, but nothing ever stuck. I’d lose some weight and then gain it all back with a little extra. It was a frustrating roller coaster that left me feeling self-conscious and even embarrassed by my body. It wasn’t until college, when I started to take a holistic approach to my health, that I saw lasting changes in my weight, my health, and my body image.
Here is what I now know:
Being healthy isn’t just about being thin. Your health is a mind, body, and spirit endeavor. Working on just one aspect of your health isn’t going to get you the results you desire.
I worked out for years and lost a significant amount of weight when I did so consistently; however, I would often get off track and gain it all back.
If I didn’t gain the weight back, I would eventually start seeing the old me. I was thinner, but in my mind, I was still overweight, not perfect.
Gaining weight is a process and so is losing it. Don’t get frustrated if the weight doesn’t fall off as quickly as you want. Slow and steady wins the race.
Don’t get caught up in the numbers. Worry more about the way you feel, the way your clothes fit, your level of energy, etc.
Maintain a positive mindset. Attitude is everything!!!
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