I Hate Dieting

Like many (if not most) women in our society, I feel the pressure to be thin and fit.  I want to look in the mirror and not see lumps and rolls or squishy parts.  I want my cheekbones to be prominent, not hidden by a layer of fat.  I do not want a muffin top when I wear jeans. 

I feel like I have been in a battle to lose weight for over 20 years.  Sometimes I have been on the winning side of the battle - wearing a US size 4 or 6.  Sometimes, I have been on the losing side.  As an adult, my weight has swung by 40 pounds more times than I can count.  I gain the weight, I lose the weight. I re-gain the weight, I re-lose the weight.  These 40 pounds just don't seem to want to stay away. Right now, I am on an upward swing and have gained about 15 pounds in the past year and a half.  I only have one pair of trousers that fit, and my jeans are a bit snug.

Over the past year, I have tried counting Weight Watchers points, counting calories, and excluding breads and starchy carbs, yet I have continued to gain weight. I went to a personal trainer for a few months and did not see much in the way of results. I have seen a nutritionist, hoping she would provide the magic bullet.  She was helpful, but there are no magic bullets.  The fact is that I hate dieting.  I am tired of fighting the battle to be a size 4 or 6.  I hate feeling guilty for eating specific foods.  I hate the way I feel about my body.

So, as of today, I am going to try a new way of thinking about my body and my eating habits.  I am going to try to focus on being healthy instead of being thin.  My goals for each day will be to: 1) eat at least 7 servings of fruits and veggies a day, 2) stop eating when I am not hungry, 3) stop feeling guilty for eating certain foods, and 4) exercise for at least 30 minutes every day.  I think all but the first goal will be a true challenge for me.  But, I hope that by focusing on being healthy rather than thin, I can achieve some sort of balance in my life. I may not be a perfect tiny size, but hopefully I can be happy and confident in how I look.

Comments

[tom Virgin]

Sounds like a good plan to me! You go Girl. Your plan is one you can live with the rest of your life and be healthy. Love Dad

[stan]

Great plan to enjoy the Good Life!

Be Health!

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