So I threw out the 3 day diet. Not because it doesn't work, but because I ended up pigging out on the off days. So instead of trying a different diet that is general and just includes starving myself, I am going to make a custom diet for ME. Happy? Yeah.
I am going to use science to form this diet. It will include Super foods like avocado and asparagus and other things that don't also start with A. They will boost my metabolism. I will create my own meal plan and exercise routine, powered by Pinterest. yoga, ab workouts, and I might even add in some running using a beginner's method I found on..... duh du dA: Pinterest! I will also include a Food Journal. In this journal I will write down what I eat, when I eat it, and how many calories are in it. And my weight every Sunday. This is more for my own benefit, a way to hold myself accountable, but also to keep track of what methods and meals work the best for me. This diet can be ever changing. It will allow for my creativity to flow in my cooking as well so I am not starved for herbs and spices. Those really do not effect much guys, and so we can wield a magic wand of flavor and make even healthy food taste delicious. Not that it doesn't taste delicious anyway. Well, tofu is gross, but there are ways around that. Which doesn't actually matter because I do NOT eat tofu. Ew....
So with the power of choice back in my hands, how will I do? Very well! I won't feel forced, I won't actually count calories in any crazy way because believe it or not, scientifically, as long as you are eating well normally, a slice of that delicious Rainbow Cake doesn't matter. Ever calorie DOES NOT COUNT. I found an amazing website with a huge wealth of information that I will share with you. Have you heard of PopSugar? No? Yes? What about FitSugar? That's the one! Whether you have heard of it or not, check it out! Here is a link to one of my favorite articles. http://www.fitsugar.com/Calories-Burned-5-Minutes-Exercise-19008849 It will tell you what that extra 5 minutes in your workout can mean. Information is power!
Basically the moral here is that the power is in OUR hands. Our opinion of OURSELVES is in OUR HEADS. God gave us the gift of choice, so USE IT! I am starting to, and it feels pretty darn good. There is enough in my life that I have no control over, my body, my weight, my self-esteem, they are not on that list.
One more thing, a little piece of inspiration for you, and for me. God loves you. He knows you. He counts the breaths you take, and every heartbeat. He knows what color your eyes are, and he knows the dreams behind them. He will get you there if you let Him. The world can be a very frightening place. You never know what it is going to throw at you next, when the next time your car will break down, or if tomorrow you will be too sick to get out of bed and if that will become what you expect every time you wake up. Sickness, Poverty, the Death of someone you love. Enjoy today, enjoy each choice you make, and enjoy every breath you take. No I didn't mean for that to rhyme. Happy coincidence I guess. =) But seriously, ENJOY LIFE. ENJOY HEALTH. Do it. Or when I die I will haunt you. Yeah.
And for those of you who don't know yet, we are NOT moving in December anymore. Jacob got a promotion so we are now aiming to move in Mid-March. Just in time to be sealed in the Kansas City, MO Temple. Life! Love it!
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