Food for Thought? Or Thoughts on Food?
Ate surprisingly little today. Not so much from being ill or anything.
Unless you count that I think I've gained some weight again, and I'm disgusted with myself that I wasn't able to keep off the weight I had originally lost. (Though I guess, keeping 20 lbs. off for a bit over a year is a pretty good run.) Mostly due to cost since all the unhealthy stuff is actually easier on the wallet. Organic and other healthy foods tend to be a bit more pricey, 'cuz basically food companys know that's where the money is.
What was the percentage again? I forget the exact numbers, but it was a pretty damn high percent of North Americans who are overweight and at risk of weight-related health problems. Diabetes is also an insanely high percentage of the population, and is considered an epidemic by the Centre for Disease Control. If the majority of people are overweight and watching what they eat, more than likely they're going to drop their hard-earned cash on the latest 'magic diet pill'.
'Course, this search for the 'magic pill' for weight-loss is mostly a result of the instant gratification society we live in here in North American. People want the most results for the least amount of effort. They want what they want when they want it. Heaven forbid they actually work for it, or change themselves to get what they want.
(Nothing wrong with getting better results for the least amount effort, mind you. Just that there's a difference between being innovative and efficient, and being down-right lazy.)
The thing I've learned about weight-loss back a year-and-a-half ago, is that it's not a one time thing. It's also not hard. At least, not in concept anyway.
All it boils down to is eating habits and physical activity. Most people who 'diet' only switch their eating habits temporarily. Once the weight is off, they switch back to their old eating habits that got them fat in the first place. The key is changing how you eat and your physical activity to a healthier lifestyle permanently.
Yeah, I know. Easier said than done. Trust me, I know. I'd rather veg out in front of the computer than jog a mile any day (especially after the car accident, considering walking can hurt on a bad day now).
The question I have to ask myself is: Is it worth it?
The answer I have to keep telling myself is: Yes.
Planning on starting my diet this weekend, though I guess I shouldn't call it a diet after all I've said, but you know what I mean. Or at least, I hope you do. Even a little change needs help and guides to get started. Kinda like learning to ride a bike. You need training wheels until you get the hang of it.
Already got the stuff from my own personal distribution business. (Ya know, the one everybody says is a scam and is trying to make me quit, even though their vitamin and nutrition company gets two-page ad spreads in national news magazines, like Maclean's and Newsweek, and the distribution company airs TV commercials during Hockey Night in Canada and Extreme Home Makeover, they're highly rated by Dunn and Bradstreet and approved by the Better Business Bureau... but I digress like whoa, and this topic in itself deserves its own post.) These are actually the same diet products that I lost the original 20 lbs. on, but this time I'm actually going to do the full program rather than just using the stuff on a whim. The starter kit is sitting in my kitchen right now.
I'll be honest. I do find this all intimidating. Included with the diet shake mix, protein bars and dietary supplements, it also came with a Binder containing guides, meal plans, recipies, and exercises and a 2-DVD set. Haven't watched the DVDs yet. (I'll have to watch those before I get started.) The binder contents are scarey enough as it is.
I have no doubt this diet will work.
The question is: Will I work with the diet?
'Cuz that's really all it comes down to. I could have choosen any diet in the world, and more than likely it would work if I choose to work it. A diet won't work unless the person sticks to it. It's a matter of doing what it takes to get the results.
And when I stare at the binder materials, I get nervous. It's a lot of stuff and I admit I'm scared I might not have the discipline and commitment to follow through.
But then it's 30 days. I did NaNo in 30 days. 'Tis like NaNo for the body.
Well, I already said I was going to do it, and this kit has been sitting in the kitchen for the past month.
It's either do this, or keep hating the fat girl staring back at me in the mirror for the rest of my life.
-S@m
Unless you count that I think I've gained some weight again, and I'm disgusted with myself that I wasn't able to keep off the weight I had originally lost. (Though I guess, keeping 20 lbs. off for a bit over a year is a pretty good run.) Mostly due to cost since all the unhealthy stuff is actually easier on the wallet. Organic and other healthy foods tend to be a bit more pricey, 'cuz basically food companys know that's where the money is.
What was the percentage again? I forget the exact numbers, but it was a pretty damn high percent of North Americans who are overweight and at risk of weight-related health problems. Diabetes is also an insanely high percentage of the population, and is considered an epidemic by the Centre for Disease Control. If the majority of people are overweight and watching what they eat, more than likely they're going to drop their hard-earned cash on the latest 'magic diet pill'.
'Course, this search for the 'magic pill' for weight-loss is mostly a result of the instant gratification society we live in here in North American. People want the most results for the least amount of effort. They want what they want when they want it. Heaven forbid they actually work for it, or change themselves to get what they want.
(Nothing wrong with getting better results for the least amount effort, mind you. Just that there's a difference between being innovative and efficient, and being down-right lazy.)
The thing I've learned about weight-loss back a year-and-a-half ago, is that it's not a one time thing. It's also not hard. At least, not in concept anyway.
All it boils down to is eating habits and physical activity. Most people who 'diet' only switch their eating habits temporarily. Once the weight is off, they switch back to their old eating habits that got them fat in the first place. The key is changing how you eat and your physical activity to a healthier lifestyle permanently.
Yeah, I know. Easier said than done. Trust me, I know. I'd rather veg out in front of the computer than jog a mile any day (especially after the car accident, considering walking can hurt on a bad day now).
The question I have to ask myself is: Is it worth it?
The answer I have to keep telling myself is: Yes.
Planning on starting my diet this weekend, though I guess I shouldn't call it a diet after all I've said, but you know what I mean. Or at least, I hope you do. Even a little change needs help and guides to get started. Kinda like learning to ride a bike. You need training wheels until you get the hang of it.
Already got the stuff from my own personal distribution business. (Ya know, the one everybody says is a scam and is trying to make me quit, even though their vitamin and nutrition company gets two-page ad spreads in national news magazines, like Maclean's and Newsweek, and the distribution company airs TV commercials during Hockey Night in Canada and Extreme Home Makeover, they're highly rated by Dunn and Bradstreet and approved by the Better Business Bureau... but I digress like whoa, and this topic in itself deserves its own post.) These are actually the same diet products that I lost the original 20 lbs. on, but this time I'm actually going to do the full program rather than just using the stuff on a whim. The starter kit is sitting in my kitchen right now.
I'll be honest. I do find this all intimidating. Included with the diet shake mix, protein bars and dietary supplements, it also came with a Binder containing guides, meal plans, recipies, and exercises and a 2-DVD set. Haven't watched the DVDs yet. (I'll have to watch those before I get started.) The binder contents are scarey enough as it is.
I have no doubt this diet will work.
The question is: Will I work with the diet?
'Cuz that's really all it comes down to. I could have choosen any diet in the world, and more than likely it would work if I choose to work it. A diet won't work unless the person sticks to it. It's a matter of doing what it takes to get the results.
And when I stare at the binder materials, I get nervous. It's a lot of stuff and I admit I'm scared I might not have the discipline and commitment to follow through.
But then it's 30 days. I did NaNo in 30 days. 'Tis like NaNo for the body.
Well, I already said I was going to do it, and this kit has been sitting in the kitchen for the past month.
It's either do this, or keep hating the fat girl staring back at me in the mirror for the rest of my life.
-S@m