I am addicted to food. I know I am. I’ve always been like this. The adrenaline rush of waiting for your food to arrive at a restaurant. The squeals of pure joy when the delivery guy finally rings the door bell. This is my life.
However, along with this passion for food comes tighter pants and cellulite. Not my favorite things.
So here I am, once again, attempting to live a healthier lifestyle. Sigh.
I know that when I’m eating well and practicing better habits (like not staying up tip 2 am watching Gilmore Girls) I feel so much more energized. This is good. This is what I need to be doing. Now if only I could find the motivation…
Well today begins the first day of my new life! I mean it this time! It’s really happening!
Maybe.
To get me started, I’m going to make a list of a few commitments:
1. DRINK 4 BOTTLES OF WATER A DAY
Sure, I’ll be running to the bathroom every five minutes, but staying hydrated makes me feel so much better throughout the day. Plus it makes me feel fuller than I am which prevents me from eating seven cookies (which is not at all what happened today…).
2. EAT WHAT YOU PREPARE-AVOID SWEETS & FAST FOOD…YES THAT INCLUDES CHIPOTLE
Chipotle is my jam. I go there almost every day at work. Which, now that I’ve admitted that to the public I realize it’s definitely not something I’m proud of. Ugh, it’s the guac! And the barbacoa!
I need to get it together.
So from now on I’m going to prepare my own meals to bring with me to work and just eat that. Meals that are healthy and that are appropriate portions. And that aren’t smothered in sour cream.
This morning I had edamame, avocado and tomatoes for breakfast which kept me full for hours! For lunch I made quinoa pasta with broccoli and shrimp in a yummy garlic tomato sauce.
Easy, healthy and really tasty! I just have to work on avoiding the endless temptation that exists at work. Today I did not succeed. I had a bite out of everyone’s food because I was jealous, even though my lunch was totally satisfying. Then someone brought cupcakes and it all went down hill from there. Sigh.
But it’s okay! Tomorrow is a new day. And I will say no!
3. MAKE TIME TO DO SOMETHING ACTIVE AT LEAST ONCE A WEEK
With my busy schedule it’s easy to make excuses about working out. While I know eating right is a big part of losing weight and feeling healthier, exercise is also kind of a biggie. So instead of planning all of my days off around drinking mimosas and inhaling chicken and waffles, I’m going to plan at least one physical activity a week. It will probably be hiking since I enjoy it and there are so many awesome places to go in the Bay Area. Plus there is something about being in nature that distracts me from how out of breath I am.
Well, it’s a start I guess. I just need to stay focused and remember that the only way my body will change is if I put in the effort. So no more late night burrito runs or ordering Thai four nights in a row (it was a stressful week, don’t judge me). I’m going to take charge and stay committed to change!
At least I really hope so.
Xoxo,
She
