A long time ago I
had decided I WILL NEVER DIET again. I have nightmares from my college days and
been through that "body hating or shaming phase". I am definitely NOT
proud of that. My grown up and more mature mantra for over the last decade has
been: NO Diet. NO focus on weight loss but the focus should be on eating healthier, getting fit and overall upping the energy levels. It's made me
happier!
As a mother of two
young, highly impressionable kids this seems to be working well. My husband and I "try not to" talk
about weight but feeling healthy. We "try not to" talk about being
fat/short/stubby etc. But more around feeling confident about yourself and
taking care of yourself.
And mind you- WE ARE
NOT THE FITTEST/ HEALTHIEST or even close in the vicinity of "Fit
Person". But still, I very strongly believe in Being confident of your
body the way it is, being aware of your food choices and above all enjoying
food since it's a very important part of your gatherings, your family time. For
me, it is the way to a happier self.
Having said all
that, I have gone way off the path of getting fit or even being fit! All good,
but just crazy busy with work, family visiting, kids and wonderful "work
life balance" which was thrown out the window. Yes I know, the lamest
excuse of them all: Life is busy and being fit was prioritized lower, way
lower. But oh well, that's what happened.
Recently, over one
of our fun filled dinner's, a girlfriend mentioned her diet plan which has
worked for her the effects showed beautifully on her: In Short, No Carb, no
Sugar, and just vegetables and fruits with protein's. I was so far away from
'my fit self' I said, I will try this diet breaking my decade old promise to
myself.
After recovering
from the flu, I went right in and Failed Miserably on Day 3!
It was too hard for
me to be on that diet, my carb craving kicked in and my crankiness was insane.
I kept thinking of food! And above all I just felt guilty on not practicing
what I preach "Focus on healthy eating and not Weight Loss"
So after failing
miserably at this, here is where I am: I am glad over that fun dinner, my
friend told me about this no Sugar, No Carb
diet. Since two things happened.
One, I realized how
far I had digressed from healthy eating and fitness overall.
Two, I am chatting
with my friends , exchanging fun recipes and above all BITCHING ABOUT IT. Since
Getting Fit' is hard!
My previous journey
of "Getting Fit" had been the most successful ever, I was eating everything (Thanks to MyFitnessPal in keeping me honest), I was working out
(Thanks to wonderful workout buddy) and most importantly I was giving the kids
a run for their money in the family soccer days (Thanks to the kids vs adult
games and our competitive selves)
Here is where I
am: My friends and hubby are continuing
the original diet plan "no sugar, no carb, no white food etc etc".
They continue to support me in my 'modified' version and I continue to support
the three of them for their journey!
Isnt that what Getting Fit is all about: Getting the support, encouragement and
making a move in the right direction.
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