I am convinced that dieting and exercising may be more difficult for a woman. Here is my reason: I have been exercising for two weeks now. I have been drinking 3-4 bottles of water almost everyday. I have cut my portion size nearly in half and increased the quality of food I eat. It is now the beginning of week 3 and I noticed that I am so much more tired than I usual. My food cravings (junk food) has gotten stronger and my stomach feels bloated even if I suck it in! Can any of you ladies out there relate? Even further, can you diagnose the problem? Anyone? Anyone? Yes Lady in the back of the room stuffing chocolate cake in her mouth? (She answers) "P.M.S"!!!! Bingo, you got it. Hormones are out of whack and therefore your body is out of whack. I find my motivation to exercise non-existent. The strength to resist junk food at low capacity. All I want to do is crawl under my blankets, grab a bag of chips smothered in Nacho cheese and turn on the TV. Do men go through these changes? Do they hit these walls? And am I going to feel like this month after month or does it ever get better inspite of the hormonal change cursed on us because of Eve?
I don't have that answer yet and neither does the lady in the back scarfing down chocolate cake. What I do know is that my body has been in control of me for way too long. I give into its desire for Jet's pizza and bread sticks way to easily. The fatigue makes me want to do what it says and just sleep or do nothing. So I have to fight back. I can't give in. I can't say "I'll just work out double time tomorrow" because we all know that that's not going to happen. I may not have my heart in it but if I keep pressing on then this to shall pass :)
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Tuesday, March 15, 2011
A vicious "cycle"
I am convinced that dieting and exercising may be more difficult for a woman. Here is my reason: I have been exercising for two weeks now. I have been drinking 3-4 bottles of water almost everyday. I have cut my portion size nearly in half and increased the quality of food I eat. It is now the beginning of week 3 and I noticed that I am so much more tired than I usual. My food cravings (junk food) has gotten stronger and my stomach feels bloated even if I suck it in! Can any of you ladies out there relate? Even further, can you diagnose the problem? Anyone? Anyone? Yes Lady in the back of the room stuffing chocolate cake in her mouth? (She answers) "P.M.S"!!!! Bingo, you got it. Hormones are out of whack and therefore your body is out of whack. I find my motivation to exercise non-existent. The strength to resist junk food at low capacity. All I want to do is crawl under my blankets, grab a bag of chips smothered in Nacho cheese and turn on the TV. Do men go through these changes? Do they hit these walls? And am I going to feel like this month after month or does it ever get better inspite of the hormonal change cursed on us because of Eve?
I don't have that answer yet and neither does the lady in the back scarfing down chocolate cake. What I do know is that my body has been in control of me for way too long. I give into its desire for Jet's pizza and bread sticks way to easily. The fatigue makes me want to do what it says and just sleep or do nothing. So I have to fight back. I can't give in. I can't say "I'll just work out double time tomorrow" because we all know that that's not going to happen. I may not have my heart in it but if I keep pressing on then this to shall pass :)
I don't have that answer yet and neither does the lady in the back scarfing down chocolate cake. What I do know is that my body has been in control of me for way too long. I give into its desire for Jet's pizza and bread sticks way to easily. The fatigue makes me want to do what it says and just sleep or do nothing. So I have to fight back. I can't give in. I can't say "I'll just work out double time tomorrow" because we all know that that's not going to happen. I may not have my heart in it but if I keep pressing on then this to shall pass :)
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I find eating little and often helps but I am not dieting just trying to be more carefull of what I eat. I read some where that its best to give your body what it needs and asks for but to be honest I have not tried this as I think it would make me over eat.
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Es... that is me EVERY month! I say it's your 'pamper me' time. But then you gotta get off your butt after and get back on track! :)
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Come on Ezzy. You CAN do this. Just think of how good you can and will feel. This is just a bump in the road...keep going. Love you! xo
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I find eating little and often helps but I am not dieting just trying to be more carefull of what I eat. I read some where that its best to give your body what it needs and asks for but to be honest I have not tried this as I think it would make me over eat.
ReplyDeleteEs... that is me EVERY month! I say it's your 'pamper me' time. But then you gotta get off your butt after and get back on track! :)
ReplyDeleteCome on Ezzy. You CAN do this. Just think of how good you can and will feel. This is just a bump in the road...keep going. Love you! xo
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