Eating Habits

I have been on a roller coaster through out my life of what I want to look like, what I think looks good, and now just being healthy.

There are many ways to get caught up in how you should look. As a young teen, I wasn’t really worried about my weight, as the time went on I was a dancer, and I became more concerned with what I thought I should look like. Looking at magazines with those skinny models on them.

My mentality was to just be thin, not understanding what that would make me… not as strong as I could of been, probably made school harder to concentrate. I basically was not eating enough meals, I am pretty sure I was not the only one doing this. I also tried to eat everything “fat-free”.

Which now we know not to be good either! It actually causes you to store more fat, and not absorb that protein which ultimately makes you stronger and leaner.

I married my best friend, who happens to be a personal trainer of 15+ years. I had a pretty messed up understanding of skinny, how to get skinny, how to stay skinny.

My husband has educated me so well in how metabolism works, and what my old habits would actually do to my body… I have come to realize I don’t want to be ’skinny’, I want to be lean… which is mostly eating. I also have come to realize skinny people are usually not very healthy or strong. I like to be strong and athletic… it is in my nature to want to be tough.

Just another reason why I think the Lord had him in mind for me.

So it all comes down to eating habits… more importantly portion size. At this time I don’t want to miss out on cake at my kids birthday party, or not eat Pizza on our movie night. That is where I am at right now. So I can over eat or eat a portion that will not cause me to gain weight.

Yes, self control has to be exercised. Do I always exercise this? Nope… but again I don’t think many people do. It is how many times you choose to not over do salty and sweet foods in a day.

I do however, when I am a bit older want to be leaner and stronger and walk around feeling a bit more in shape. You know the age thing… closer to 40 and I will go to a lot more trouble to be lean… that’s just me.

Now with this said, exercise is the next step after the eating… obviously. They do go hand in hand, but losing fat is only produced by better eating habits, or portion control. You can burn that fat and build muscle with exercise.

The problem is people over do it so fast that they burn out and don’t want to go back. I say… start changing your eating habits, begin to see the difference and then begin a doable exercise program. Don’t be in a hurry, be consistent and patient.

I know many friends and family that have done Weight Watchers. I completely believe in it. It gives you the tools you need to understand what your body really needs to lose pounds and be at a comfortable place, weight wise.

Every one has their own wants about their size, I am promoting Weight Watchers because it is simple and educational. It just takes doing the work. It isn’t a hard core, muscle building, body changing program… it is a life changing possible life saving program to help you understand eating habits.

So we all have our different desires about our health and our bodies. Some are changeable like our weight, I believe that if your weight is causing you health problems, then it is time to make a change. I truly believe Weight Watchers is the place to start.

They also are there for you, if you need more support! It is a great thing! If you agree with what I have said then check it out… My desire is that it helps you make the changes you need!