Ok, finally getting back to you here, I am slow with everything these days ^^;;
Personally, its hard to say where it is more difficult to go carb free. I don't care for the bread and rice available here and the choices are very limited. I prefer whole grain breads, basically nonexistant in Japan, and long grain brown or wild rices, also very very difficult to come by here. Most of what is here is the very starchy white stuff and I avoid it as much as possible. However, if I buy any kind of pre-made meal it is sure to contain and over abundance of carbs. If I want to avoid carbs I must cook for myself but like you said, fresh produce is really expensive, even most meat and fish is pretty pricy. In the US, selection is different and some things are easier to get but others are more difficult. I find that the US has a lot more temptations that threaten to ruin a healthy diet, particularly in the forms of convenience foods and sweets. I think I'd have to conclude that each place has its own unique challenges to eating healthy, I can't clearly say which might be more diffiucult.
Yes, that information CAN be a strong motivator, unfortunately it doesn't work on everyone. A few of my family members really do not take very good care of their bodies and offer up the same excuses most people use despite the shared family history.
"a lifestyle change is a decision you make to start living more consciously." Yes, I think that's a good way to think about it. It does include more than food, it can include many aspects of our "lifestyle" as a whole. In popular use it often includes a change in physical activity as well. This is another thing that I've experimented with a lot over the years but only within the last year have I finally found a program that I can stay committed to and achieved real results. In fact, I'd say I'm in the best shape of my life right now and I look forward to continued improvement. In the end it is really a journey anyway, as our situations change our lifestyle must change accordingly but if we remain conscious about it, we can make those changes to continue benefitting our bodies and our lives.
Oh, thank you for getting back to me, Jai! ^^ You know what, I'd totally forgotten about the lack of varieties in the types of bread and noodles in Japan. @_@;;; You're right, you can't find 'darker' breads in Japan very easily. Hmmm, very interesting. Different challenges await you in different locations indeed.
You're right, some people choose to ignore the warning signs, clear or vague. My late aunts probably chose to ignore it for far too long until it was too late. And some people here in the US abuse their insulin pump and keep pigging out. There's something very grotesque about that, don't you think? You're choosing to completely ignore your own body's screams.
I'm glad you found an exercise program you like! My problem is, I don't like exercise and I tend to get bored fast. I've never been on one thing longer than 6 months or so (which was kickboxing). :/
Personally, its hard to say where it is more difficult to go carb free. I don't care for the bread and rice available here and the choices are very limited. I prefer whole grain breads, basically nonexistant in Japan, and long grain brown or wild rices, also very very difficult to come by here. Most of what is here is the very starchy white stuff and I avoid it as much as possible. However, if I buy any kind of pre-made meal it is sure to contain and over abundance of carbs. If I want to avoid carbs I must cook for myself but like you said, fresh produce is really expensive, even most meat and fish is pretty pricy. In the US, selection is different and some things are easier to get but others are more difficult. I find that the US has a lot more temptations that threaten to ruin a healthy diet, particularly in the forms of convenience foods and sweets. I think I'd have to conclude that each place has its own unique challenges to eating healthy, I can't clearly say which might be more diffiucult.
Yes, that information CAN be a strong motivator, unfortunately it doesn't work on everyone. A few of my family members really do not take very good care of their bodies and offer up the same excuses most people use despite the shared family history.
"a lifestyle change is a decision you make to start living more consciously."
Yes, I think that's a good way to think about it. It does include more than food, it can include many aspects of our "lifestyle" as a whole. In popular use it often includes a change in physical activity as well. This is another thing that I've experimented with a lot over the years but only within the last year have I finally found a program that I can stay committed to and achieved real results. In fact, I'd say I'm in the best shape of my life right now and I look forward to continued improvement.
In the end it is really a journey anyway, as our situations change our lifestyle must change accordingly but if we remain conscious about it, we can make those changes to continue benefitting our bodies and our lives.
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You know what, I'd totally forgotten about the lack of varieties in the types of bread and noodles in Japan. @_@;;; You're right, you can't find 'darker' breads in Japan very easily.
Hmmm, very interesting. Different challenges await you in different locations indeed.
You're right, some people choose to ignore the warning signs, clear or vague. My late aunts probably chose to ignore it for far too long until it was too late. And some people here in the US abuse their insulin pump and keep pigging out. There's something very grotesque about that, don't you think? You're choosing to completely ignore your own body's screams.
I'm glad you found an exercise program you like! My problem is, I don't like exercise and I tend to get bored fast. I've never been on one thing longer than 6 months or so (which was kickboxing). :/
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