Re-evaluating My Relationship

Now that I am once again working towards my weight loss goals, I have been reflecting on my relationship with food. In doing so, I have come to realize that over the past few months food and I have developed a very unhealthy love/hate relationship. I am the first to admit that I love food! I want food when I am happy, sad, proud, angry...the list could go on and on. The bottom line is that there is no mood, situation, or circumstance that food can't get me through. However, food has also been a source of guilt, anger, frustration and stress for me.

A few weeks ago, Hubby brought to my attention the negative conversation that I have with myself almost every night regarding food. No matter how little or how healthy I eat, I end the night beating myself up about my eating. The crazy thing is that this routine has been so ingrained that I do it without even being aware that I do it! How crazy is that?! I end every night fighting with my food!

What I have realized is that I really need to re-evaluate my relationship with food. Food is not my enemy. After all, there is no way that I can live without it! But food does not need to be my best friend. So as I move along on my weigh I will be conscientious not only about eating healthy but also about keeping my relationship with food in proper perspective.

Beginning Again

A few months ago I made the decision to focus all of my time and energy into completing my dissertation. Part of this shift in my focus meant that my weight loss efforts had to take a backseat to my research and writing. It was a very difficult decision to make but it was also very necessary. As much as I would like to think that I am great at multi-tasking, there comes a point where juggling too many tasks at one time could be disastrous.

Don't get me wrong, I did not totally abandon the healthier lifestyle that I began at the start of this blog. However, my exercise was sporadic at best, my healthy eating was inconsistent, and I developed quite the cupcake addiction. So, here I am desperately needing to get back on my weigh.

The good thing is that I have completed my dissertation and I will be graduating in December. This leaves me with a lot more free time and the energy and enthusiasm to restart my journey toward a healthier, more fit lifestyle. To get back in my groove, I am taking it back to the basics. My initial goal is to exercise every day for at least 30 minutes. At least two days a week, I will run for my 30-minute workout. In terms of my eating plan, I will stick to a strict 1600 calories per day. To help me accomplish this, I am going back to diet-to-go for at least some of my meals.

Perhaps you too are ready to begin again. Well there is no time like the present! My philosophy is that every day is another chance to be better, to do better, and to get back on my weigh! Stay tuned for more inspiration and progress updates.