Weight a Minute

Love my pun with words, right? I'm going to talk on something I'm passionate about, so move on if you don't want to hear it. I've already been talking about it and still am talking about it because WE (Travis and I) are still talking about it: JANUARY. I said it earlier. It's the time when everyone is going to suddenly become health and body conscious. I hate this time of year, and I don't really know why. It really doesn't affect me, but...I just hate fad diets. Why? Because I think they're destructive. And short lived. And they ultimately accomplish nothing. Travis. Oh, I love Travis. But he and I are like cats and dogs when it comes to eating. He thinks that the nutrition facts on food are lies. A little pack of fries or a tiny burger couldn't possibly have 900 calories and 45 fat grams. (Made up example) "It's just bread and meat and potatoes." Okay. Travis is still "getting ready to get on the track to fitness." He said that when the scale reached the highest it ever has in his life, he wanted to give it a few days/weeks to make sure it was right. lol. He's serious by the way. And so was the scale. Speaking of scales, yep, here are the stores' displays right on time. I guess scales are necessary for some people, but it's best if I avoid them. They make me a little crazy. I can just go by how my clothes fit, and that works for me. I can focus too much on a number and lose all perspective, which is probably why I hate these displays all in my face. I like perspective. I'm easier to live with that way.

Pinterest is bombarding me with pictures of Kim Kardashian as motivational tools to eat better. That's not MY motivation. She motivates me to eat less, but I'm just saying, it's everywhere. I see invites to try a new diet shake. It's like nails on a chalkboard to me. How about just eating and counting the calories? THAT is life. If you want to lose weight, lower your calories. You don't have to be insane about it. And don't blow them all in one meal at Longhorn. Look at what is IN some of that food. ONE blooming onion with dipping sauce from Outback is 2210 calories and 134 grams of fat. TWO THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED and TEN calories. And that's not even your meal. I know that is usually shared, but my god, you're probably still going to eat about 1000. I'm not being obsessive, but some people REALLY don't know why they can't lose weight. I have one lady at church that literally tells me almost every time that she sees me, "Honey, you don't even LOOK like you had a baby. You just get smaller and smaller. You can eat whatever." 2 things: My baby is 2 1/2. If I still looked like I had a baby, then I'm just fat. And I can't and don't eat whatever I want. It's just about choices. And really? Loving yourself. You're not a dog, so you shouldn't reward yourself with food. At the same time, I don't think you should deprive yourself. If you want a piece of chocolate cake, eat it. Just don't eat 5. And don't do it every day of the week after every meal. LIVE YOUR LIFE. And know that weight goes up and down. When it goes up a little, back off. You can tell if it does. If you're like me, you'll have someone point it out to you! PS: You mention my weight to me in any way, shape, or form other than by telling me how awesome I look, you're on my hit list so watch out. I'm just saying, if you want to make a difference in yourself, do it. But don't do these crazy pills or supplements that are SO expensive...and then you gain all the weight back because you started eating again. So whether the scale says 190, 110, or 126.4 (as seems to be the ideal at Target), be smart about it and be the best YOU ALL year, not just in January. And that sounds so cheesy, but it's true. Love yourself because I'm betting there's a lot of others around you that do, too.