Tuesday, March 1, 2016

Health & Fitness Update

Hello, all!

As you may know, it's been over a year since I gave birth. I still have most of my baby weight. When I went into labor, I think I was 190 ish and after I went down to around 170. This is 20 pounds more than before I met EC (which was 150). I think these 20 pounds were from Solomon before I miscarried and probably depression afterwards. Note, these are facts. I've come to accept all these things when tackling my healthy lifestyle.

That being said, I was very keen on losing weight in high school and my first year of college. I constantly went on runs and watched what I ate rather obsessively. This was unhealthy behavior, to say the least.

Now, I'm approaching it in a completely different way.

I'm sure you all have heard the saying "Weight loss is 20% exercise and 80% what you eat". I've heard it since I started exercising in high school but I figured it didn't really matter and I would just watch what I ate and limit myself while exercising.

Now, I know it's not about that at all.

It's really about the nutritional value of what's going into your body. It's not about quantity. Honestly, I feel more full having a lot of greens and fruits than when I have sugary and processed foods. With the junk food, I could eat tons and tons. But with the fresh, nutritious food, I get full really easily. I've also found that drinking water really affects my hunger. So many times, I've thought I was hungry but really...I was thirsty.

I am focusing on eating well. I think I have exercise covered with all my dancing, yoga, pilates, etc. I will hopefully be able to stay on the right track. Honestly, it's becoming really hard for me to remember that I am CHOOSING to eat better...not limiting what I eat (and not beating myself up for not eating right).

I have lost around 7 pounds, so, I just need to keep going!! (also, this is really hard guys. Self-control is so difficult for me)

xxx

Beth

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