Family Guy Clip - I love chocolate
My boyfriend showed me this video clip tonight, and it perfectly describes the internal struggles I am facing right now. I have always been a pretty healthy person in terms of exercising. Usually, I would do well for about three months, then lapse for a month, and then get right back into my workout regimen. Eating, on the other hand, is what I have always struggled with. It's safe to say I had portion control issues in the past. If I cracked a bag of chips, I would eat the whole bag. If I started eating ice cream out of the carton, I ate at least half of it. I used to eat such large portions that I would leave every meal feeling very full.
Now, I know I probably make myself sound overweight with the way I just described my eating habits, but I'm a fairly normal weight for my age and height (not sure where I stored all those extra calories!). Anyway, since September 2011, I began a healthy lifestyle change. I wanted to tone up my body and get into better physical shape. I was also having problems with my hip flexors (and still am, but they are getting better) and was having trouble sleeping at night. Mentally, I wasn't as "sharp" as I used to be, and I just felt "gross" all around.
Since September, I have been exercising at least five or six days a week (a mix of cardio and weight lifting), and I have been eating much healthier. I eat a salad for lunch every day, and I have learned to control how much I eat. I still occasionally eat the foods I enjoy, but I make sure not to indulge myself. For example, if I want to get a pizza, I will limit myself to one or two slices (In the past, sometimes I used to eat the whole thing!).
The reason I shared this clip is because recently I have been feeling the urge to eat more than I usually do and the foods I want are the foods I should be eating sparingly (ice cream, cake, chocolate, twizzlers, etc). When Jake showed me this clip, I laughed because I feel just like Brian (the dog) does in the video! I just LOVE ice cream and pizza but I can't eat it because then I'll get fat. But it is SO good.
An interesting thing I learned from Jillian Michaels is that when you eat, you should always leave a little bit on your plate to let yourself know that you are in control, not the food. I just have to keep my will power strong and maintain my healthy lifestyle change!
Reading your post was interesting because I could relate to it! It was like reading something I wrote. I always struggled with portion control when something is good its good and I want to eat it till I feel so full I cant eat anymore. Like you I am average not overweight so that didnt help me stop. Now that I just recently had my first baby, in December, I am struggling with being heavier than I ever have been! I am much more conscious about my portions now because I am anxious to drop the weight! Be strong and think of all the work you have been doing and hopefully you will curb those cravings you have been having lately
ReplyDeleteI'm glad I'm not the only one who experiences such cravings! Ironically, as I sit here writing this reply, I have been battling with the thought of going to eat ice cream or not (it's not good to eat something like that so late at night!).
ReplyDeleteI am curious, did you exercise while you were pregnant? If not, do you know if it is encouraged or discouraged?
Congratulations on having your first child! I'm sure it's wonderful :)