Adjustments
I've tinkered with the idea of creating a blog to write about my fitness goals, healthy eating, and all the things related to health and wellness (for my own benefit). But, then I decided I couldn't commit as much as I wanted to it, so for now, I think I will just post randomly on how I'm doing with my health and wellness goals here (remember my 2009 resolutions?). You may join in the reading and commenting if you wish, but don't feel any obligation.
Well, at the risk of exposing myself too much (I don't like being vulnerable...but that's what blogs are for, right?), I will say that I have been working so hard to get back into shape apres Miles. I've talked to a R.D. to get the exact amount of calories and types of foods I should be eating (1,800 calories/day, 50/30/20 mix of carbs, protein, fat) and I've been going to the gym 5 if not 6 times a week. (I know I'm obsessing a little bit, but at one point I was sure that I was never going to lose this baby weight!)
Okay, so where is this going? Well, I just want to record what I think about all of this.... I think it's important to feed our bodies good things. I believe what L. Faamausili used to tell the kids at church, "When you do good, you feel good." I think when we feed our bodies good things, they love it and they want more of the same. When we eat crap, we feel crappy. I also don't think we should deprive ourselves of the "crap" every once in a while because let's face it: it can taste good.
"God has created foods that are simple, beautiful and delicious, and nutritious for us. This is not about fasting. This is about feasting. Let us feast on His creation. And, when the spirit takes residence in this clean house, what comes pouring out of our fingertips might be artistically delicious ("The Viability of the Arts," 3 Nov. 1994, Gordon Bowen).
I also think our bodies benefit from hard work, strenuous exercise, and a good hard sweat on a regular basis.
I feel like the changes I've made in the past several weeks are slowly pushing me slightly towards where I want to be physically, spiritually and emotionally. I have a long ways to go. We could each say this about any number of things we're working on. Although I feel like turning 29 this year is a mythical event because I don't feel that old, I'm glad that I have control of some of the tangible aspects of my life, namely what I put into my body and how hard I work it.
(These photos are post-workout, what I look like everyday with slicked back pony-tailed hair and what looks like the hugest receding hairline you've ever seen. Trust me, I can and do clean up sometimes!)
I've lost almost 11 pounds since I started working out after I had Miles. So, now that I know how to lose the weight, I just need to keep at it. Baby steps to getting my workout clothes on, baby steps to getting the kids to the daycare at the gym, babysteps to pushing myself through a rigourous workout. It's all about opening up yourself to new options, new workouts, new foods, new habits.
I just hope I can keep this up!
8 comments:
Way to go! I have a tendency to make lots of excuses for myself when I'm nursing and so I don't usually lose the baby weight until after I stop nursing. But I have been feeling more motivated to eat better this time around when the baby's born. You inspire me!
Good for you! I know it's so hard to get motivated some times to work out. So yay for you doing it! I am way impressed at how often you do it, too!
I love you Sarah and love reading your thoughts. I loved the quote on feasting on God's food. We really are blessed with so many wonderful things and forget about it some times. What have you been doing at the gym? Any favorite things?
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i love you sarah. i wish we lived closer together because it would be so great to hang out. i have most recently started to eat healthier... i started because, as we age, the weight stays around. at first it was only to lose the weight that had started to come. now i eat brown rice, vegetables, and chicken cooked in a little olive oil because i love it. and because i'm still trying to lose weight. calorie counting is a pain, but its the only way to reach the end goal. good luck on your mission of health and fitness. i, for one, notice the difference exercise is in my life. i miss you. move back out here, k?
hugs,
Go Sarah!! I needed to read this post right now. I am making some serious goals this weekend and hitting the gym on Monday!! Keep it up! You give me motivation!
6 times a week! I'm hardly getting out at all right now with my sleepless baby and he's 10 months! How do you do it with a little guy?
Amelia, the only way I can go is by taking full advantage of the daycare at my gym. It's been a lifeline. If I looked like you, I wouldn't even need to go to the gym!
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