Feeling good from my head to my shoes...
Remember last post and how I said I was going at a good pace and making the changes and improvements in my life that need to be done? I figure I'll start from the top and work my way down.
Head
About six months ago, I put myself into what I've referred to as "diet detox". I was tired of obsessing over my weight, trying to lose the "last ten pounds" and becoming unhealthily preoccupied with food. I kept telling myself "tomorrow's the first day back on my diet", only to find myself dreading it and eating everything in sight.
I read the book Intuitive Eating and decided I needed to stop obsessing about food. I found I was able to stop myself from being an emotional eater for the most part, and stopped feeling guilty for eating any kind of "forbidden food". I also was able to recognize some bad patterns and nip those in the bud.
...I also put on about 20 pounds. Normally this wouldn't really faze me, but I don't really have the money for a new wardrobe and need to be dressed kind of "business casual" for work and such, so after much soul-searching, I made the decision to go back to Weight Watchers.
I've only been back a week, and it's been like a Road to Damascus type of experience. I'm eating sensibly and yet, eating everything I want/crave. There are no "good" and "bad" foods, only foods that are worth it and not worth it to me. I lost about a pound and a half this week, too. So far, so good.
Heart
This fall, I came to the realization that The Church (the big one where I play timpani sometimes) is not my spiritual home. After doing some exploring, I gave the local Unitarian Universalist congregation a try. Friends, this truly is the "thinking man's" religion. They respect each individual's beliefs and spiritual journey, but recognize the need for people to gather for spiritual enrichment. I don't know if this is my home, but I'm going to attend for a while and see how things feel.
Feet
I've always been a walking gal, but this time I finally hit upon a workout that feels good and does me some good. I've been doing Leslie Sansone's "Walk at Home" DVDs, and once you get over the mild silliness of marching in place, you realize that she's giving you a serious workout...my arms are still sore from yesterday's session with the toning band! I'm sure that this is helping with the weight situation, too.
All good things, and hopefully will continue to be good.
Head
About six months ago, I put myself into what I've referred to as "diet detox". I was tired of obsessing over my weight, trying to lose the "last ten pounds" and becoming unhealthily preoccupied with food. I kept telling myself "tomorrow's the first day back on my diet", only to find myself dreading it and eating everything in sight.
I read the book Intuitive Eating and decided I needed to stop obsessing about food. I found I was able to stop myself from being an emotional eater for the most part, and stopped feeling guilty for eating any kind of "forbidden food". I also was able to recognize some bad patterns and nip those in the bud.
...I also put on about 20 pounds. Normally this wouldn't really faze me, but I don't really have the money for a new wardrobe and need to be dressed kind of "business casual" for work and such, so after much soul-searching, I made the decision to go back to Weight Watchers.
I've only been back a week, and it's been like a Road to Damascus type of experience. I'm eating sensibly and yet, eating everything I want/crave. There are no "good" and "bad" foods, only foods that are worth it and not worth it to me. I lost about a pound and a half this week, too. So far, so good.
Heart
This fall, I came to the realization that The Church (the big one where I play timpani sometimes) is not my spiritual home. After doing some exploring, I gave the local Unitarian Universalist congregation a try. Friends, this truly is the "thinking man's" religion. They respect each individual's beliefs and spiritual journey, but recognize the need for people to gather for spiritual enrichment. I don't know if this is my home, but I'm going to attend for a while and see how things feel.
Feet
I've always been a walking gal, but this time I finally hit upon a workout that feels good and does me some good. I've been doing Leslie Sansone's "Walk at Home" DVDs, and once you get over the mild silliness of marching in place, you realize that she's giving you a serious workout...my arms are still sore from yesterday's session with the toning band! I'm sure that this is helping with the weight situation, too.
All good things, and hopefully will continue to be good.