I've always known losing weight IS hard work, but I've never looked at it this way. You may not see the numbers on the scale moving quite as quickly (or at all) as you would like with all of the miles you may be logging, but your body is changing. You may not see the benefits of cutting back on fatty, sugary foods immediately, but everything has a cumulative effect. Do BOTH regularly and results will follow. It may not be several pounds down on the scale, but it could very well be the difference between needing high blood pressure medication, or insulin injections, or having a heart attack or a stroke or NOT.
THAT is a pay off I am willing to work hard for.
I have long thought that I have a problem with delayed gratification. Your post made me realize why exercise is so hard for me mentally. The immediate payoff is small...small boost in energy....compared to the pain and sweat. BUT, cumulatively....that is how I need to think about it! Thanks for the paradigm shift!!!
ReplyDeleteI guess our annual exams at the doctor's office should confirm all of this info, huh?!?
DeleteMy friend...you very well put things in perspective! Thank you for this...
ReplyDeleteI should have read it however before I got into the triscuit and cracker barrel cheeses before my 10:30 movie...hmmm...my lesson learned? Read your blog first before hitting the couch! ;)
Nice post!! btw...i ended up on LI because I took a part-time job coaching at hofstra and selling uniforms in the LI ,NYC territorty for co mmission as a "trial" before moving back home...met my husband on a blind date...and there ya go! 20 years later and I am still here!
I should've read my post last night, too, before I hit the Hershey bar and pb! I think I should ban reality tv in my house! So much tension, it lends itself to overeating!
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