I decided recently to get serious about losing weight. I already work out a ton (training for triathlons and cycling for fun) but I have been stuck at the same weight all summer. I’m not extremely heavy, but I would feel much better were I to lose 10-20 pounds. I really notice that extra weight running… So – it is time!
No… I am not going to pay anyone for meals. Several friends have succeeded in losing weight with that method, but I am currently unemployed and cash poor. That also rules out the weight-loss lazer that I saw on the news last night. It’s $2800 which is a bargain for 5-7 inches – but alas I am poor, and the weight would come back eventually anyway. And no… I am not going on some crazy fast, or shakes, or grapefruit, or lemonade. I say no to all of those because I need some calories or I’ll fall over dead from exhaustion. If they are lowering me in the casket, who cares if I am heavy, right?
Okay – so what am I going to do?
I am embracing my hunger.
Profound huh? Allow me to explain. There are two components to successful, healthy weight loss: Exercise and eating healthy, small(er) meals. I exercise, but I tend to eat whatever I want, when I want, and much more than I need! To lose weight I am going to have to eat less. For me, its just that simple.
So here’s my plan – exercise… And eat healthy three times a day, eat a couple healthy snacks, stay away from tons of carbs and eliminate most sweets and add a lot of fresh fruits and veggies.
Simple, right? NO – HECK NO – you see, I love to eat bad stuff… So again, for me, here’s the one critical ingredient: I have to embrace my hunger. I am hungry all the time. I do not feel full. I want more food. I want and crave junk… But I can’t – so I have to just get over it. I have embraced my situation. I am embracing my hunger and hopefully, my waistline will thank me some day!
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