My reasons:
- I have to be a great example for E. I can’t live in a way that puts him at risk of being an overweight child, affecting his health, his relationships, and the richness of his life experiences.
- I want to be healthy so E can grow up without worrying about me and have me around as long as possible.
- I promised B the day we got married that I would take care of myself because my health and self-image affects both our lives.
- I want to enjoy being a great aunt and grandmother someday.
- To feel good and have lots of energy.
- To not be self-conscious, no longer cringing when I catch my reflection or slipping away when a camera comes out.
- To be able to shop for clothes full of personality and love what I wear.
- So E will be proud that I’m his mama.
- To be excited about adventures even if they involve a bathing suit, fancy dress, scuba wetsuit, etc. When E says, “Mama, come on the water slide with me!” I don’t want to even hesitate.
- To be able to feel healthy, mature, and credible in any situation.
I slid my printed reasons into a clear plastic sheet protector and taped it up on the bathroom mirror.
What about you? What are your reasons?
My Reasons to eat healthy and exercise regularly:
ReplyDelete1. It will make me feel good. I know what you may think, such motivation might also be a cause of my weight gain, but my 46 year old body and mature self knows carrying around less weight will give me a lift. It will be a truer source of happiness.
2. I won’t need to lift up so much while doing downward dog. I love doing yoga I think I could do it more if I weighed less.
3. I want make my cholesterol nurse happy, then not need her. My good doctor has instituted a program to help patients lower their cholesterol through lifestyle changes rather than the prescription medications. December will be two years for me in this program, I think if we see continued progress for another visit or two I’ll graduate! And, I’ll be on the road to long-term better health.
My health, happiness and well-being will cause my loved-ones joy and benefit people I know and meet.
I love that you started this blog and I enjoy the name...it gives a little humor to this quest of pulling on our ankle chains. It's wonderful that this is about personal growth that can be shared as a community... to cheer each other forward towards our goals whatever they may be. I'm glad you included me to join with a band of like minded people in the quest to feel more healthy. I say quest because that is often what it feels like to me. I find that often, as with any quest, that I stumble upon obstacles (I have a good routine laid out and get derailed somehow). I think having companions on this quest to help continue the forward momentum is just what I need.
ReplyDeleteIn my 20's it was easier to feel healthy. I am a theatre graduate, and was obsessed with eating really healthy foods and exercising. In my early 20's, I was in a two year conservatory training program. On top of our classical theatre training, history, and application, we danced, did yoga, fight choreography, stage construction, and exercised 5 days a week.It was intense and I loved it...it was easy to stay in shape because it was built into my days.
These days my eating habits and exercise routine have slipped. I simple don't take the time to build it into my days anymore. Also, I love to eat sweets...it runs in my Swedish blood:-) I often think that if I ate what I feed my toddler, that I would be extremely healthy, but I don't.
I have a few reasons for wanting to get back on track. An important one is that diabetes runs in my family. I watch what it is doing to my uncle and other relatives and I do not want to follow suit. I want to set a positive image for my child, and model what it is to be healthy and fit. I want to feel good again, the junk food and lack of exercise leaves me with poor energy. I also want to feel fit and strong again.
I can't wait to see more of what you write, all the responses, tips on recipes, ways to stay motivated, etc.
Thanks for putting this together and sharing!
Tiff
Great reasons, Caro! And I've been wanting to get into yoga, so you are inspiring me!
ReplyDeleteTiff, I hear you! I, too, feel my child far better than I feed myself. Sigh. But I'm changing that.