The summer is winding down for me and my family. Most of my friends’ kids started back to school this past Monday, but the schools where we live don’t begin until after Labor Day. Even before the last full week of summer, I start getting anxious about the summer ending. I love summer. I love weather. I love not having to get anybody up for school.
But, it’s over and life goes on. Back to the fast pace of normal life. In fact, in the business we’re in - the fall is probably the most hectic time of the year. We’re working hard to have all the websites we work with in prime position for the holiday season. The holiday season for us starts with Halloween. One of my favorite site offers Halloween Costumes - Dreamascream.com - and it’s very competitive in that niche - for one month a year.
So, as we settle in to the reality that the summer is over and we’re back to business, I decided that it’s time, once again that I best start taking better care of myself. I’m the type of person that is usually good or bad. There’s never been much of a middle-ground. I eat food that’s good for me and my soul or I eat whatever I want. When I can’t stick to the rigid plan that I’ve imposed on myself - I give up and go back to all the food I love that’s so bad for me and my body, soul and mind. Realizing this, I decided to give myself a bit of a break by not being so hard on myself, which I believe ultimately sets me up for failure time after time.
I started this past Monday to cut down dramatically on the white flour and sugar. This has worked well for me in the past. So far, it’s been easy. I’m not restricting myself but trying to really make a lifestyle change verses a diet. I don’t have a goal number in my head. I want to be healthy. Next step - exercise.
Posted on August 29th, 2008 by lizzie
Filed under: Weight Loss Ramblings
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It’s good for you o change you lifestyle especially the choice of food. Because your when your aging it is really important that you watch what you eat because your health depends on it.
After a long diet you’ll have a great chance for the healing, so don’t worry about anything just don’t give up.
Better a lifestyle change than an enforced diet. Hate enforced diets. Usually blows up in your face and you go back to an even worse binge than before.
Halloween is on its way! Woohoo! =] I hope you make a killing with dreamascream.com this year. Best of luck.
It’s always nice to get a fresh start, especially with eating habits.
I often let it all go during the summer and then find myself in a horrible mess heading right into thanksgiving and christmas and then of course make the inevitable new years resolution to get back in shape. It’s a vicious cycle and i feel your pain. Good luck
Way to go Lizzie. Get that exercise program started ASAP!
I look forward to the fall. The pleasant weather and leaves changing color makes fall a wonderful time of the year. Fall is a great time to get exercise outside, even if its just a fast paced walk around the block.
Getting in shape is difficult and takes a lot of determination. You will get to the exercise eventually — take it one step at a time. Those who ease into a diet or lifestyle change are more likely to be successful.
It is interesting. For some people holidays are a good opportunity to get in shape. They will eat more healthy and do more exercise. For others it is the opposite.
I guess the most important thing is to understand how you behave then,
This is one of my favorite times of the year. I was just thinking about how much I love the fall this morning while I was playing with my dog. I do enjoy the summer, but Fall and Spring are my two favorite times of the year.
In regards to eating, I tend to be more of a middle type of eater. I eat plenty of fruits, vegetables, and healthy foods, but I also usually buy some unhealthy things when I go shopping too. I have been getting better though, because I have cut my junk food consumption in about half over the past few months.
Our health depends on what we eat. So congratulations for the choise of change. It is a great investment inyour health. Of course the begging will be hard but you have to keep on. And do not give up! The change of lifestyle worths!
Thanks, that story is definitely inspiring…
Good luck changing
I might change my eating habits too.. I’m geting a little fat hehe
and Good luck with your kids
As one trying to lose some weight myself, I can fully understand your position and wish you nothing but the best. Don’t give up, don’t give in!
Good thinking. It is definitely important to monitor what we put in our bodies. It will not only make you look good, but also feel good.
I am in the same place. I just started to watch my diet and increase my exercise. Takes a lot of discipline during football season. Looks like I will have to take Saturdays off.
Thats true, we have to take care of our health and our weight but you have take care of your eating habits. Weight of any person has to be according to his/her hight or else it could be the reason of diseases.
Mental and spiritual health is important. Stay happy and be good to yourself and lifestyle changes are easier to keep. Old habits die slowly and it is not easy. Good luck to you.
Thanks for this information you mentioned here, It’s very useful. You’ve done great work. Cheers
The fall and winter is the worst… thanksgiving, christmas, new-years. Nothing but good food and parties, while it’s too cold outside so excercise. Good luck with the change though
Self image changes with life style or lifestyle changes with self image. Though I don’t know which one is better. Congrats for your efforts.
Well I dont mean to make you jealous, but I can eat anything I want and I dont put on any weight! My metabolism works very fast, and whilst i can get a pot belly, the rest of my body remains skinny as a rake.
It won’t be easy, but I’m sure you can do it. Keep blogging, and it’ll motivate you to accomplish your goals as well. Good luck!
Take baby steps like simply walking a mile a day. good luck to you
Congrats Lizzie. Always good to make some changes in your life
Best of luck to you.
You’ve done well so far with your dieting, sometimes giving yourself a little reward isn’t such a bad thing. Slow gradual change is what does it.
I hear you. My wife and I are getting on an exercise program to help tone up a little. We are waking up early to run on the treadmill. Just in time for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Life back to normal.
Our body reflects what we eat! If we dont take care of our own bodies no one else will.
I read somewhere that it takes 20 days to get into habit of doing something. It is quite true and I can confess it. My wife just came back from her country of origin. There are less than 10 McDonald’s restaurants in the whole country so she could eat any fast food. When she came back a month later she did not want to set her foot in a fast food restaurant. She said she could not stand the smell anymore. The point I wanted to make- persistence is the key!
Good luck on this. It is true that changing habits are difficult and can be a real challenge. If you have the right goals and the willingness to achieve it then not can stop you.
That’s totally true, changing lifestyle will also affect your diet. Goodluck and stay healthy!
I love it when the weather is like this. All of my windows are open and going out to ride the bike seems less painful than it does on the hot days.
Keep up the good work
Nearly each week look in I here and read with large interest the interesting and always well written contributions. Today I would like to leave gladly to a greeting from Thuringia in Germany!
Great posts, very informative!!! Thank you so much!!
I find that performing a full body cleanse before committing to a diet really helps out a lot. It’s good to see someone who takes care of their health. More power to you!
Jon
I think doing exercise daily will help you a lot to achieve what everybody want, a healthy life. My father done that routinely, many people notice that he looks much younger, fresh, and happy.
I usually start my diets with a detox. I cut out all meat and starches, dairy, gluten etc. I essentially try and eat a “raw-vegan” diet for a week or so. After that I start eating more vegetables, and nuts. But I know what you mean about certain foods being horrible for your soul. Sometimes I want to snap my fingers and have all the cookies of Christmas Past fall off my waist line.
Good luck to you and be well,
-B
Why is it that people pick and choose when they get back into shape. Shouldn’t this be a year around goal? Normally, it’s the Fall and Winter when exercise takes a back seat. But regardless of what we do to exercise, we should always be able to control our food intake.
I always believe a good diet and usual workout are the keys towards an extensive and healthy life
It is funny I am the opposite. I tend to be healthier in the summer when there are more fresh fruits and veggies. Then I slip into poor habits as the winter gets going since the fresh stuff is not as readily available.
back to going KRAZY!!!!!
-jess
I’m so happy I graduated last year…
I strongly agree. Lifestyle are the major effect on our health, changing lifestyle will give big impact to our health
Our body reflects what we eat! If we dont take care of our own bodies no one else will. i think that lifestyle also effect on your health.
Some diet can be bad, you can lose you weight but after some time you can return it and it’s even worse… But if you eat healthy food and exercise a little you can easily lose your weight
good luck
Normally, it’s the Fall and Winter when exercise takes a back seat. But regardless of what we do to exercise, we should always be able to control our food intake.
keep it up!! i’ve been doing yoga many years,it’s a very good sport ,you can try.
After reading this i am ready to get back into my great health. These choices sound excellent and healthy!