Appealing to My Palate

Kathryn J. Raths, LLC photo

I recently went to Las Vegas for a week, and even though what happens in Vegas is supposed to stay there, I inadvertently brought 3 pounds back with me. Remember that this adds to the 6 pounds I have maintained from a cruise I went on over the 2015 New Year; ouch!

At this point, considering the above, I needed to be more health conscious.

I started a detox by removing meat from my diet for 1 week. I realized the importance of protein, so I ensured I was still getting plenty of it in other forms.

I also started doing Jillian Michaels' BodyShred DVD program.

It has been 1 week, and I am incredibly sore from the 30-minute daily workout. I am happy to say I am 3.5 pounds lighter. I'm hopeful that the 2-month program will tone my body as I am in drastic need of this, and at the same time, my eating habits will improve significantly while I continue to shed the unhealthy pounds.

The busier I get, the less healthy I become. As my schedule picks up, I start to lose my health routine. This is a weak point for me that I have to improve upon. I can get back in shape and know how to make this happen. The work isn't for me, but it is feasible, and I can do it; I do not like to work out.

What is most discouraging is the upkeep; I have to figure out how to properly maintain the hard work I put into myself instead of being on the weight gain/weight loss roller coaster I seem to be riding.

How do I get off of this ride permanently?

The solution is through nutritional health and movement, but behavioral change is not easy, so I am working to encourage myself through it. If I eat some more plant-based meals, I can more easily create a routine that includes them.

It's the same with exercise. I do not like to workout and as long as I look at exercise as a negative, I am self-sabotaging my efforts. As I search for healthier foods, I'll try new activities and, hopefully, find something I really enjoy so the upkeep doesn't feel like torture.

How are you managing a healthy life? Share your successes and also the things that you are still in the process of trying to make work!