This weekend I was talking to friend of the blog Tim, and we were talking about how easy it is to get sidetracked. (This was my first time seeing him since he has lost his weight and he looked gooooood! You go boyJ) Tim was here visiting his family for the weekend so he was away from his daily life and routine. He talked about the lack of healthy eating options as well as being unable to exercise like he does at home. I really understood where he was coming from because I am so dedicated to my routine that I am not sure how I would keep it up being in a new environment for a long period of time. That worried me a little because I am planning a trip back home to see my family and friends for two weeks in September. The first thing I thought of was all my favorite restaurants at home the second was, how am I going to stay on track. I think that when people are use to us being a certain way it is hard for them to change their perception of us. I also think that when we are around family or friends we have known for a long time it is easy to fall back into being the person they have always known. The fat me, whom I had been for over 6 years, use to go out to eat all the time and loved all things fried, smothered in cheese, frozen or on the rocks, a la mode, and with a plethora of sauce options. However the fit me really enjoys cooking and eating at home, grilled meats, fresh fruits and veggies, water, and let’s keep it real I still love stuff a la mode. Never the less I think that it is important that we remain resolute in our quest for fitness. No matter if we are faced with that friend that we have bonded with over a love for all foods Mexican, or a mother that can fry some fish with a side of spaghetti and 2 pieces of garlic Texas toast so good that you want to slap her. We must do two things, one make sure they understand the importance of this journey that we are on. Maybe they will support you, join you on this journey, or at least add something green to the menu. The second is not to revert back to the way you were before. It’s ok to go out to eat with your friends but you just can’t order the same thing you use to. Most restaurants have healthy meal options and some have special parts of the menu where all the foods are under a certain number of calories. Also something Tim said that rang true was yes it is OK to eat what you want but you cannot eat what you want at every meal. So you CAN fix yourself a plate with a piece of fried fish a bit of spaghetti and one slice of garlic toast, but you must remember that plate when you work out so you can burn those calories. Fit is a lifestyle not a destination so you can’t deprive yourself of all the things you like. But unless you LIKE being fat you better learn when to say no and when it’s ok to say yes.
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Sidetracked
This weekend I was talking to friend of the blog Tim, and we were talking about how easy it is to get sidetracked. (This was my first time seeing him since he has lost his weight and he looked gooooood! You go boyJ) Tim was here visiting his family for the weekend so he was away from his daily life and routine. He talked about the lack of healthy eating options as well as being unable to exercise like he does at home. I really understood where he was coming from because I am so dedicated to my routine that I am not sure how I would keep it up being in a new environment for a long period of time. That worried me a little because I am planning a trip back home to see my family and friends for two weeks in September. The first thing I thought of was all my favorite restaurants at home the second was, how am I going to stay on track. I think that when people are use to us being a certain way it is hard for them to change their perception of us. I also think that when we are around family or friends we have known for a long time it is easy to fall back into being the person they have always known. The fat me, whom I had been for over 6 years, use to go out to eat all the time and loved all things fried, smothered in cheese, frozen or on the rocks, a la mode, and with a plethora of sauce options. However the fit me really enjoys cooking and eating at home, grilled meats, fresh fruits and veggies, water, and let’s keep it real I still love stuff a la mode. Never the less I think that it is important that we remain resolute in our quest for fitness. No matter if we are faced with that friend that we have bonded with over a love for all foods Mexican, or a mother that can fry some fish with a side of spaghetti and 2 pieces of garlic Texas toast so good that you want to slap her. We must do two things, one make sure they understand the importance of this journey that we are on. Maybe they will support you, join you on this journey, or at least add something green to the menu. The second is not to revert back to the way you were before. It’s ok to go out to eat with your friends but you just can’t order the same thing you use to. Most restaurants have healthy meal options and some have special parts of the menu where all the foods are under a certain number of calories. Also something Tim said that rang true was yes it is OK to eat what you want but you cannot eat what you want at every meal. So you CAN fix yourself a plate with a piece of fried fish a bit of spaghetti and one slice of garlic toast, but you must remember that plate when you work out so you can burn those calories. Fit is a lifestyle not a destination so you can’t deprive yourself of all the things you like. But unless you LIKE being fat you better learn when to say no and when it’s ok to say yes.
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