I am coming to this grand realization that things don't always go as per plans. I am a prime example of that, yet I religiously plan almost everything. I have a love affair with my daily planner.
Planning aside, I also know now that I cannot control anything - my career, my family life, the type of mother that I am, my thoughts, nothing really....
But I do know this one small thing. I am the master of my own body (discount any sickness here. I suffer from hypothyroidism and there are many others out there with diseases not of their own doing). I can control what I put into it and how I treat it.
Yes, I walk tall - I cannot make my spine any more erect. Yes, I exercise every other day - I run, swim, workout at home etc. Yes, I watch what I eat - limit sweets, red meat and gluten. Yes, I have started looking much better than what I used to in my 30s. And I know this hard work will pay off, I am going to look SEXY. And in the near future, when I wear my super tight jeans with my beautiful bum sticking out, I am going to be looking at all these people around and think to myself - You can kiss my ass....
Thought I couldn't make it uh?
Planning aside, I also know now that I cannot control anything - my career, my family life, the type of mother that I am, my thoughts, nothing really....
But I do know this one small thing. I am the master of my own body (discount any sickness here. I suffer from hypothyroidism and there are many others out there with diseases not of their own doing). I can control what I put into it and how I treat it.
Yes, I walk tall - I cannot make my spine any more erect. Yes, I exercise every other day - I run, swim, workout at home etc. Yes, I watch what I eat - limit sweets, red meat and gluten. Yes, I have started looking much better than what I used to in my 30s. And I know this hard work will pay off, I am going to look SEXY. And in the near future, when I wear my super tight jeans with my beautiful bum sticking out, I am going to be looking at all these people around and think to myself - You can kiss my ass....
Thought I couldn't make it uh?
1 comment:
My sister is living example of the 'booty'ful body you can get if you're willing to not give up. Ever! She was obese for 11 years, right after her early twenties began. Some strange obesity gene lurking somewhere although both my parents and I are on the leaner side(I am totally lean types). Thryoid- no issues, Diabetes- no issues...and so on. All tests that could help identify the culprit were always negative and we were puzzled to no end. She'd tried a combo of several things and all to no avail. She had sleep apnea and high cholesterol at 32. Scary in a family that is largely disease free(unless you could my OCD with cleanliness:-))
Anyhoo, recently she cut out all carb, grains and sugar from her diet. I know that sounds harsh but we wanted to see if as a last resort that would bring the weight down. The first month she didn't even exercise. Just an amble down the road perhaps. And whaddaya know! She lost a whopping 20 pounds and has continues lose. She's down to 60 kgs now from 80+ heart stopping kgs a mere 4 months ago! I cannot thank the Lord enough. My guess here is her body cannot and shouldn't try to metabolize carb or sugar properly and hence stores all of it as if preparing for a major famine! She still has some inches to go on her hips(her problem areas) so until she gets those down she will minimize carbs/sugar/gluten. She eats a good fat, good meat/fish/soy protein and veggies diet though. Fruits are also ok except sweet ones like mango(tough on us coz we're Goans and loooooove them), papaya, bananas, etc.
I'm glad you're working on stuff you have within your control. Thats the key to a more contented life. Unfortunately, that wisdom doesn't come early to some of us so when it does embrace it fully.
Do post progress photos of yourself. You can post them neck down only. It will be motivating to others out there.
Deepa
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