I've been doing more to stick with healthy habits. There were some that I let slide for just a bit and now I'm making sure I have them solid again before adding new habits. A couple of things I've thought of adding are using bands and weights for my arms to tone up more. I also keep thinking to add Tai Chi. I did for a bit and then let it drop. I want to eventually switch off with that and yoga at the end of the day.
I'm also attempting to do better with eating well.
Showing posts with label Healthy Habits. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Healthy Habits. Show all posts
Wednesday, June 26, 2019
Sunday, November 11, 2018
Stigma
I weighed myself a couple of weeks ago. I'm under 200 pounds. I was happy to see the 199 on the scale. There was a time I would have never believed anyone that told me I would ever weight that much in my life. But, here I am. It sounds like such a big number. It sound more like guys who are trying to bulk up.
The real big deal about that has to do with the stigma that comes with being overweight in our society. I'm considered someone who doesn't know how to take care of themselves...someone that doesn't care about taking care of themselves. It seems most people think that if I cared I would do something about it and therefore be slender. What they don't see is someone who does have healthy habits and still manages to be overweight. I wish it weren't that way. But, it is. I guess as I lose more weight - I get to feel more like a productive member of society. I know. I can feel like I can manage to feel good about myself as I know I'm doing the best I can...at the same time...I have to accept the fact that those around me will still consider me lazy.
The real big deal about that has to do with the stigma that comes with being overweight in our society. I'm considered someone who doesn't know how to take care of themselves...someone that doesn't care about taking care of themselves. It seems most people think that if I cared I would do something about it and therefore be slender. What they don't see is someone who does have healthy habits and still manages to be overweight. I wish it weren't that way. But, it is. I guess as I lose more weight - I get to feel more like a productive member of society. I know. I can feel like I can manage to feel good about myself as I know I'm doing the best I can...at the same time...I have to accept the fact that those around me will still consider me lazy.
Friday, September 28, 2018
Sticking With It
I've actually lost some weight in the last little while. I've been focusing on healthy habits. That's my main thing...I just want to be healthy. I want to feel well. I want to have energy to accomplish what I need to do. I want to be able to have the freedom of movement. I want to live an active life. I want to live longer than I might (never know) if I weren't taking care of my body. I want to live without the complications of things like diabetes and heart issues.
Like I said...I have lost some weight. I've dropped sizes in my clothing. I'm currently hovering around 200 pounds. That's so hard to say out loud. One never thinks they're going to weight that much...especially considering the genes I have. I'd love to lose more. But, if I never do that will have to be okay. I feel healthier and I am able to do more. I have more energy and feel better about life in general. I think those things make the healthy habits worth it. I'm also telling myself that muscle weighs more than fat. I know that's true and I know I've not only been losing the fat...but, I can also tell that I have more muscle. So, I'm sticking with it.
Like I said...I have lost some weight. I've dropped sizes in my clothing. I'm currently hovering around 200 pounds. That's so hard to say out loud. One never thinks they're going to weight that much...especially considering the genes I have. I'd love to lose more. But, if I never do that will have to be okay. I feel healthier and I am able to do more. I have more energy and feel better about life in general. I think those things make the healthy habits worth it. I'm also telling myself that muscle weighs more than fat. I know that's true and I know I've not only been losing the fat...but, I can also tell that I have more muscle. So, I'm sticking with it.
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