I have been planning to lose weight on August...of every year. I don't know why. Maybe to prepare for the Christmas gastronomic indulgence. So today is the middle of August.
I am sitting here, alone, in the dining room planning my next weight loss strategy. Since it is a difficult battle, I should mentally prepare myself and "bribe" my psyche. I tell myself the health benefits of losing 10 lbs- blood sugar will go down, cholesterol will go down, my spine problem will ease, hopefully I will lose those maintenance meds. Naah- since heart issues are in the genes, my cardio said maintenance meds are for life. So, losing those pills is off the table. Ah, how about the physical benefits? Woot woot! 😉😉 My size will go back to a 6! Come on! I can never go back to the 2 or 4! I am midlife and some things are just there! Body sculpture and liposuction are not my cup of tea.
Back to my planning session. First I brew a good Italian arabica, LaVazza. This is perfect after lunch treat! My mood gets excited. I can do this diet thing! O well, since I will really go on a diet, I just take a peek at the pantry for something to go with the good coffee. Hmmm, a chocolate cupcake will do. My mind goes back to plan A- lose the rice. Easy-peasy, I can do that. Next, lose the sweets. Well, after some negotiations, it will have to be a slow and sweet reduction. I love cakes, pastries ( especially Segovia's or Purple Oven). And because I will start tomorrow (yes, I promise tomorrow), and my cupcake is almost gone, I will do my last bread and condensed milk combo. I did not put sugar and creamer in the coffee anyway. Just one. Then there is the exercise. Twice a week we have dance rehearsals for our Velada. Check on the exercise! The universe is congruent with my plans! 😇 I am so optimistic. Size 6!
Back to my planning session. First I brew a good Italian arabica, LaVazza. This is perfect after lunch treat! My mood gets excited. I can do this diet thing! O well, since I will really go on a diet, I just take a peek at the pantry for something to go with the good coffee. Hmmm, a chocolate cupcake will do. My mind goes back to plan A- lose the rice. Easy-peasy, I can do that. Next, lose the sweets. Well, after some negotiations, it will have to be a slow and sweet reduction. I love cakes, pastries ( especially Segovia's or Purple Oven). And because I will start tomorrow (yes, I promise tomorrow), and my cupcake is almost gone, I will do my last bread and condensed milk combo. I did not put sugar and creamer in the coffee anyway. Just one. Then there is the exercise. Twice a week we have dance rehearsals for our Velada. Check on the exercise! The universe is congruent with my plans! 😇 I am so optimistic. Size 6!
The big challenge is the eating out to try new restaurants and hotel food. Well less trips for the curious palate is good on the pocket. Easy-peasy again. But good food and good company is perfect harmony. I am a sucker for such.
I have heard so much of the vegetarian diet. Many friends prod me to start slowly. The benefits are astounding. Clear skin, losing of weight, improved immune system, and good number 2, among others. I will seriously include that in my meal plans. But my hubby cooks good adobo, humba, and sinigang. I sadly need a separate entree. How about cheat day? Just an excuse.😊
Have you tried checking on the diet meals or the food that causes cancer, or removes belly fat and the like? They are so so many out there you can never tell which is real! At the end of the day, you get confused with so much info, you end up eating the comfort food you love.
Just to warm up for tomorrow, after my post lunch snack cum planning, I will move about doing house chores. Burn the calories! Negative on that. Right within the planning moment, I had to rush up and sit in front of the computer. I have to blog and share my wonderful plans with you! May be you have plans to share too. I will listen or read them happily.
The thing is this. I will face up to my challenge because I want to be healthy and enjoy my life longer with less joint pains and spinal issues. The object is not to be sick. To enjoy life. If this is what it takes, I will eat healthily. I will start right after this blog. Meantime, let me finish my snacks. It will be a waste to throw them.
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