Earlier this year, I took plenty of photos of myself, mainly to see what clothes and colors look good on me, and partly to be a gratuitous blogger. However, in the last four months, I have stopped taking pictures of myself and coincidentally I have gained 10lbs. I took the photo above on Friday, but you may notice my smile and my paisley pink pashmina, the thing is I noticed how tight was the skirt I had on. This extra weight is uncomfortable, and I keeping wishing it was magically disappear on its own accord. I was always skinny growing up so I never learned the discipline of exercise and/or dieting. Similarly I did well in school up until college so I had to learn how to study or risk flunking out of school. I have to learn how to do this diet and exercise thing whereas some of my friends are “A-students”. The first thing I’m trying is to eat less, and to sleep more. My metabolism ain’t what it used to be, but my hedonism still yearns for burgers and fries.
Being uncomfortable with weight gain sucks. I know what you mean. Working out once a week could be a good start if you aren’t used to heavy discipline. Maybe hit up the local gym or http://www.BeYOU.tv if you prefer rocking out at home..
I have a friend who says Jenny Craig helps her correct/ control her over-portioning tendencies.
I have never had a portion problem myself but I understand how it could screw with weight.
Last, I encourage the salad lunch. They’re delish with nuts, cranberries, hard boiled egg whites, olives, chickpeas.. etc. It’s helpful to avoid the convenience of “fast” food at lunchtime.
Good luck.
Peace. I can totally relate to being slender while I grew up, so I didn’t know about disciplined exercise and dieting. I’ve been really blessed to learn great habits as I’ve gotten older. While consistent exercise is still something I have to schedule, my eating habits continue to put me “ahead of the game”.
I did a show on Own Your Power Radio that you might find helpful. It was called “Jump Start Your 2009”. You can find it in the archives/posts or just e- me to get the audio.