Time & Sticking to It

Time had a good article this week about exercise versus food.

Yes, that muffin you have at Starbucks really will set you back a half hour of jogging. Yuck!

We all know what to eat (or at least we think we do). You're supposed to grab lots of fruits and veggies, skimp on the fat, and balance everything in the food pyramid. Well, I ain't Superman.



Dieting is difficult, making a change to your eating habits is much easier. Sure, we're (Megan is) providing plenty of recipes, but don't think that if you eat one meal here your job is done. Same idea for exercise. Going for a 30 minute walk does not entitle you to that muffin.

But that's okay! If you like food, like I do, are able to make jokes that yes you're a fat kid and you want the cake don't feel bad. Feeling sorry for yourself is for losers. Jump on the treadmill, hop on the bike, go for a walk, but most importantly, never lose sight of the goal and record what you're eating. If you make mistakes today, that's ok. Every day is a new day, and you should treat it as such. Don't crash diet one day because your night of drinking ended up inside ice cream shop.

Take heart, and embrace patience. If you want to lose weight, I mean truly want to lose weight. You can, and it's not as hard as you think. Just find a method, and take it one step at a time.


-S