May 23, 2011
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eating better
Over the past couple of weeks I've improved my diet with actually drinking the daily recommended 64 ounces of water a day, eating more fruits and vegetables, cutting out refined sugar, and generally eating low fat. I've lost a bit of weight, though I'm not sure how much exactly since I don't have a scale nor a start weight to work with. All I know is that I was bobbing around 140. My initial intention was to lose a few pounds, but after feeling results I think my priorities have changed. My constant bloated state has disappeared, my back has stopped aching, I think my skin has improved (but I can't really tell because I'm still using moisturizer), my cravings have waned considerably and have shifted to more healthy desires like salads, and I have more energy. I'm feeling great to say the least. At this point I'm starting to believe that weight doesn't matter. If my body physically (more specifically my gastro-intestinal system) feels awesome then what do I care if I don't have perfectly flat abs? Besides, getting rid of the bloating and gas makes me look thinner anyway
For a moment there I was considering going to yoga tonight as there is one more class at 7:30, but (depsite everything I just said above) I ate a burger, albeit a burger I made a healthy as possible (whole wheat bun, chicken instead of beef, salad instead of fries, although I did forget to ask for no mayo), I'm still feeling really full and I don't think that will bode well in a 120° room even an hour from now. I will most definitely go tomorrow after work though. As far as exercise goes I'm still not getting as much as a should. Yoga just isn't enough. It's good for unwinding, cleansing, increasing endurance and flexibility and it is making my knees stronger, but it doesn't build any muscle mass. I've been doing for walks along the seawall in downtown, which is making me feel great too. I want to invest in some good walking shoes and make the most of the summer by doing some firsts like walking the entire Stanley Park seawall (10 km), do the Grouse Grind and check out some other hiking trails. This year I'm so excited to be outside!