Day 4 journey to losing it
Sorry about the
delay in posting friends. We woke to a severe storm and spent most of the day
without power - then without internet. It was an easy day for losing it!
We worked to clear branches from the yard, house, drive. We worked to cut up
and haul trees form the neighbors. Many people suffered serious damage even
right across the street. When we did get settled for a bit of eating we simply
fed the hunger with a small sandwich on low calorie bread a handful of baked
chips and back at the work!
More than leave a diary account for every morsel of food put in my mouth I want to impress upon the general public how difficult being over weight is. No matter what we face in life or wake to in this case eating right and losing weight is a central focus in our everyday thinking. Unlike an average weight person who can sit to any and all food (NOW I KNOW NOT ALL CAN- I am generalizing). We the obese sector have to consider every bite of everything. Even more prevalent I believe is food addiction. We turn to food in stress, in fatigue, in relaxation. I am spending a lot of time watching my normal weight peers and learning form their behaviors. Often I am riddled with dismay as I could not possibly sustain the eating habits of many of the people around me and continue to fit into my already oversized clothing.
What I am learning is life in general is a complex network of choices. We choose to be happy, we choose to accept situations, and we choose the food we put in our bodies and the outcomes it brings us.
So friends as we continue to clean up after the storm here is to healthy choices and healthy thinking about food!
It is important to limit fat and sugar in your diet. Fat is laden with twice as many calories as protein or rich carbohydrates. Reducing your fat intake will increase energy and sustenance. Sugar consumption will give you a quick jolt, but it is short lived and increases fatigue and cravings in the long run!
More than leave a diary account for every morsel of food put in my mouth I want to impress upon the general public how difficult being over weight is. No matter what we face in life or wake to in this case eating right and losing weight is a central focus in our everyday thinking. Unlike an average weight person who can sit to any and all food (NOW I KNOW NOT ALL CAN- I am generalizing). We the obese sector have to consider every bite of everything. Even more prevalent I believe is food addiction. We turn to food in stress, in fatigue, in relaxation. I am spending a lot of time watching my normal weight peers and learning form their behaviors. Often I am riddled with dismay as I could not possibly sustain the eating habits of many of the people around me and continue to fit into my already oversized clothing.
What I am learning is life in general is a complex network of choices. We choose to be happy, we choose to accept situations, and we choose the food we put in our bodies and the outcomes it brings us.
So friends as we continue to clean up after the storm here is to healthy choices and healthy thinking about food!
It is important to limit fat and sugar in your diet. Fat is laden with twice as many calories as protein or rich carbohydrates. Reducing your fat intake will increase energy and sustenance. Sugar consumption will give you a quick jolt, but it is short lived and increases fatigue and cravings in the long run!
- Studies show that people who consume many foods and drinks with added sugar tend to consume more calories than people who consume fewer of these foods. They also show a link between weight gain and drinking sweetened beverages. Cutting back on added sugars, especially from sweetened beverages such as regular soda and fruit punch, can help you and your family maintain a healthy weight.
- Added sugar provides calories but no additional nutrients. An eating plan that helps you and your family maintain a healthy weight is one that focuses on getting plenty of nutrients within your calorie needs.
- Many children and teens, especially girls, don't get enough calcium, a mineral that's important for strong bones and teeth and other body functions.
CHoose protein, healthy natural foods, and lots of greens!
