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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