I have put on some weight. No, there is no bun in the oven- in spite my parents desires :-) Its possibly weight of 'happiness' (assuming that there is such a thing). It is very annoying how easy it is to put on 'a couple' of kilos and how hard getting rid of one silly kilo is! I silently think that I may not have gained weight.. that maybe the weighing scale I had used at home in Kampala was different from these ones here which are not working. So maybe my weight hasn't really changed? Some of my clothes beg to differ on this point but what do they know? They are just clothes!
Before I left home, I used to tell my bff that once I came to Bulaaya, I would exercise because the streets are nice. Well, here I am now. I even have the time and the nice streets but still no exercise! Why is it sooo hard? I have failed to be consistent. I go for one day then take a break for over 3 weeks! I am so worried that if I keep this up, how will I keep in shape after the babies? I guess one of the hardest things about putting on weight is still being and feeling beautiful. I have realised that the notion I am not beautiful is a lie of the devil. I don't believe it. The times that I believed it in the past, I was very uncomfortable, self conscious, inconfident and unhappy as a result.
The benefits of exercise are very many! You know the phrase: Survival for the fittest? It freaks me out. If there is a fire and I am not fit and cannot run fast enough, I may die! Literally! There is also the medical perspective of all the illnesses one is susceptible to if they are above the required BMI(explained below).
Well, right now I have started skipping daily. I like skipping because I sweat and I can do it in the house while watching TV! I really pray I can keep disciplined and a positive image of myself throughout the process.
I know I am not the only one who struggles with this. Is it possible that you can find something that you can commit to? It doesn't help making goals which are not achievable. Evaluate your schedule- where can you start? I am going to try. I am committed to skipping at least 5 days a week and 2 spoons of sugar in dry tea. (Ayaaah! I have said it out loud!) Feel free to hold me accountable.
"Thank you for making me so wonderfully complex!
Your workmanship is marvelous—how well I know it.." Ps 139:14
Your workmanship is marvelous—how well I know it.." Ps 139:14
Sorry, BMI- Body mass index.
ReplyDeleteCalculated:Body weight(Kgs) /height(squared metres)
Interpretation: <18 Underweight
18-25 normal
25-30 0verweight
> 30 Obese(and this is graded 1-3)
Tehehehehehe, I was 29.5 until I flatout decided to do something.
ReplyDeleteChanged my diet, even the sugar in tea plot. Replaced my very oily snacks with water (YUCK!!!)
But whatever the BMI, remembering that weight doesn't equate to beauty is sooo hard!!
There is a Dance Workout DVD - 4 styles: Ballet, Salsa, Hip Hop & Jazz - just 15minutes each, NAYE!! Will get the name for you, if you want.
I don't believe in BMI. Here's what i think, 'live free, die happy'
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methinks, some day, you will have said so much,things that are so randomly and inadvertently profound, that it would surely be a mistake should they not be pimped-up (editted) and published..
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Just musing...
hehehe!
ReplyDeleteexercise needs consistency...and there lies the problem;one day mob gas,the next u dont wana kno
Oh, forgot to warn you. It's Australian food dear. It's mostly genetically modified...so if you are coming from Africa where we eat amazing organic natural food... it won't take long to gain weight coz your body is not used to 'the junk' here. Word of advice, 1. Exercise 2. Avoid heavy dinners (that's the sure way to gain weight as you just sleep afterwards). All the best
ReplyDeleteI should have read this post before dinner today!!!
DeleteI know i am late on this post but tell me about it. Was thinking of skipping too although people say early dinners (not later than 7.30) and they have to be light, help to do the trick, just have a heavy breakfast and totally light dinner. I am trying...so far so good takes time but gives you a discipline that can work for long
ReplyDeleteExercise and diet generally should go together. I found an app called NOOM weight loss coach which I downloaded onto my phone and it was really helpful.
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