In the last few years, I feel like I have begun to strike a true balance between eating well and exercise and I have seen good results. Sure, I cheat, but I do so knowingly and by choice...again, its been a balance.
Well, recently, I let myself get sucked in by yet another "diet." I didn't call it that...I knew better than that! I would have failed miserably! This way, I think I lasted a whole two weeks...so there! In this time, I learned a few very valuable things:
1. I like carbs.
2. I like treats.
3. I am miserable when I diet.
4. I rebel when miserable.
5. I should not diet!
To be clear. I am an advocate of a healthy balanced lifestyle, but as soon as you start to deprive yourself of the things that make life just a little more joyful (that's right...food = joy...I can't help it I'm Italian!) than what's the point? I let myself get pressured because I hope to be meeting with agents soon and getting back out there on auditions and I wanted to look my best! And, while that is still my goal, it just might take me a little longer to get there, b/c hey, I like my ice cream with chocolate chips after dinner...and I'm okay with that!
It really is funny how affected my mood was when I felt deprived. And, we're not talking major changes...no carbs with dinner and no snacking! I couldn't do it! And, I realized I never want to ever try to again! So, that's my beef! mmm...beef! ...and chocolate... not together, but you know where I'm going with this. ;)
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Hi Franca!
Well I got around to clicking on your link and I gotta say, what an awesome, inspiring, challenging goal. And to allow all your friends, fam, co-workers to come along for the ride, well as you say, everyone here will not only expect you to get back up right away, but we will all be helping.
As accountability goes, this is one of the best ways to do it. I will be supporting you in every way I can and am so proud to call you my friend!
Cheers to the beginning of a new era.
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Ro! You've proven what you say here is absolutely true! In reading such wonderful, supportive comments from amazing folks, such as your comment here, I totally do feel lifted and reinspired every time!
I find I am easier to discourage lately, b/c of how aware I am of all the potential obstacles and rationales against what I want to do. I do really need the support and it has been so wonderful to know that it is out there!
Thanks for yours!!
Franca! This blog is LOVELY, just like you. I am delighted to be able to share the journey with ya. I hope to see you again soon too.
I would love to comment on all your posts, but being stuck for time right now - cuz i want to go to the gym (well not really - i feel i must) i will comment on dieting.
Yah, diets are stupid. To make true changes in our relationship with food takes TIME. Fad diets are a billion dollar industry based on LIES! We humans are creatures of habit (good or bad) and we don't like to change - change is stressful for humans. so applying shock diet tactics is cruel and unloving to thyself!!! not a good place to try and bring on positive change, is it? we need to respect our humanity and make small changes over time. there is no quick fix for permanent change. permanent change needs time and love. so, even though i don't like to encourage 'diet' and weightloss in other people - or myself- i still think that practically speaking, there is nothing wrong, and often so much that is 'right' with looking into one's relationship with food and with looking after one's 'figure'. thus, my advice or inspiration for you, Franca, and for me, is to practice "mindfulness" when eating or feeling the urge to eat. i believe that if we truly enjoy food but don't abuse it, we can all be at a healthy weight for our body type and have healthy minds that don't use food as an emotional lid. so instead of giving yourself a diet regime to adhere to, why not try exploring your relationship with food. ie: recognize when are you eating for emotional reasons, versus true hunger? i think that is the place to start. that is what i am trying to do. it is harder than it seems - we all so often run on autopilot - but no doubt, "mindfulness" is making a difference for me. hope this helps you in your quest for optimal health and physical fitness.
look forward to stopping by soon!
love pip
Love, love, love this blog and I'm so proud of you. So excited that I get to follow your journey and hear all your thoughts about it along the way. I am here for you and will try to provide as much inspiration as possible when you feel you are lacking.
Love you!!!
P.S.--Yes, diets suck.
Pip...thanks so much! Both for your kind words and wise ones too! My relationship with food has always been an interesting one and exploring that has been very revealing and you're right continued efforts in that regard are always needed. We should get together soon. It would be nice to see you!
Rachael- I love your support & thank you for it...and for your vow of keeping the inspirational vibes flowing! I promise to accept every single one and will even try to return some every now and again as well! Loves!!
I love that you excluded chocolate and beef as a combo - as though you've never tried it. I don't think there is anything that doesn't go with chocolate in your diet....and for that matter throw some banana and whip cream on top of a nice juicy steak and it's "steak frites a la fra fra".
Love your diet rant....wish I could understand what you're talking about, but since I was blessed with my size 2 and unnaturally fast metabolism...I just can't seem to gain a pound (or a kilo if your Canadish) even if I tried.
Love ya
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Don't knock it till you try it Meg! You know you could use a little "a la fra fra" okay! Especially, seeing as it won't effect you in the least!
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