Last week I posted about how I bought a new scale and it kick started my plan to really eat healthier and lose a few pounds. Mostly I whined about how hard it is to make healthy choices and cut my calorie intake dramatically when I’ve been indulging for so long. So while I sat at Chili’s waiting for my boring Guiltless Grill chicken sandwich and broccoli to arrive, I decided to make a list of motivating reasons to keep making good choices.
1. The new scale clued me in that I’m officially outside the recommended zone for BMI. I had no idea. Gotta fix that.
2. I have half a very large closet full of clothing that doesn’t fit me. Some used to. Some was wishful thinking. It’s time to expand my wardrobe without spending money.
3. Dropping pounds will help me run faster. Duh.
4. I’d be much more inclined to go back to vlogging and doing more “What I Wore” posts.
5. I’m a high genetic risk for heart disease. My dad died of heart failure at 49. I take that very seriously.
6. Eating healthier will even out the sugar fueled extreme highs and lows I feel sometimes.
7. I really do want to model healthy eating for my extremely picky, carbaholic kids.
8. It’s a fact that eating healthier means less dining out, especially on fast food. That will automatically save me money. It’s obscene how much I spent at McDonalds last year.
9. Perhaps I will learn to be a better cook! Cooking at home more should make this happen, but looking to add flavor to good foods will also help.
10. I will feel less guilty around my extremely health food conscious friends like JoLynne and Kristi from Babyfoodsteps. I know they don’t mean to make me feel that way, but it can’t be helped.
So I think this is a great list that I will keep handy when I’m tempted to give up and revert to my lazy, indulgent way of eating. I’m down four pounds anyway and I already feel much better.
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Lots of good reasons to eat healthfully! And, numerous benefits from doing so. I definitely notice that family dinners at our home provide the opportunity for modeling healthy eating, good quality time together, and healthy food options!
Lots of good reasons to eat healthfully! And, numerous benefits from doing so. I definitely notice that family dinners at our home provide the opportunity for modeling healthy eating, good quality time together, and healthy food options!
Lots of good reasons to eat healthfully! And, numerous benefits from doing so. I definitely notice that family dinners at our home provide the opportunity for modeling healthy eating, good quality time together, and healthy food options!
AhhhhI I am so sorry friend..I do not EVER mean to make you feel guilty.
As you are well aware…for us our “new” lifestyle is a requirement and not a choice…
but I am now a believer that food can be the best (first) medicine! I am here to help you anyway I can! 🙂 Y today?
AhhhhI I am so sorry friend..I do not EVER mean to make you feel guilty.
As you are well aware…for us our “new” lifestyle is a requirement and not a choice…
but I am now a believer that food can be the best (first) medicine! I am here to help you anyway I can! 🙂 Y today?
AhhhhI I am so sorry friend..I do not EVER mean to make you feel guilty.
As you are well aware…for us our “new” lifestyle is a requirement and not a choice…
but I am now a believer that food can be the best (first) medicine! I am here to help you anyway I can! 🙂 Y today?
As I said, not your fault at all I just see the choices you make and it makes me more self-aware. That’s not a bad thing!
As I said, not your fault at all I just see the choices you make and it makes me more self-aware. That’s not a bad thing!
As I said, not your fault at all I just see the choices you make and it makes me more self-aware. That’s not a bad thing!
Thanks! Yes we always have family dinner together but often it has been fast food or take out or even just meals with a big emphasis on bread. Trying to change that to a veggie heavy meal!
Thanks! Yes we always have family dinner together but often it has been fast food or take out or even just meals with a big emphasis on bread. Trying to change that to a veggie heavy meal!
Thanks! Yes we always have family dinner together but often it has been fast food or take out or even just meals with a big emphasis on bread. Trying to change that to a veggie heavy meal!
Kids will eat veggies if they are offered frequently and not overcooked (or IME, canned). My youngest didn’t want green beans, until offered the opportunity to dip them in ketchup. It didn’t take long for the ketchup to no longer be necessary.
Kids will eat veggies if they are offered frequently and not overcooked (or IME, canned). My youngest didn’t want green beans, until offered the opportunity to dip them in ketchup. It didn’t take long for the ketchup to no longer be necessary.
Kids will eat veggies if they are offered frequently and not overcooked (or IME, canned). My youngest didn’t want green beans, until offered the opportunity to dip them in ketchup. It didn’t take long for the ketchup to no longer be necessary.