Fighting fitness, rather fatness....
Yesterday, I went jogging! (get's on the floor and laughs!!). Jogged for about 15 mins, with 2 min break in between to gaze at the pond, sometimes walking too when I used to forget was too lazy to jog. Very out of breath, panting and puffing like an old steam engine. I am really grateful there were not too many people in the park to witness my how-not-to-jog demo.
Jokes apart, I don't see a very healthy me in the mirror. When earlier I could only just convince myself that aside from the 2 tyres which I sport, I am pretty ok, I find myself now on a definite downward spree. The recent cough-cold episode is one such case. My body does not have a strong immune system to fight the virus and hence it's taking me so long to get ok. I notice it in other ways too. A mere trip to the grocery store and back tires me out. Well, it will to an extent but the tireness lingers. In my mid 30s, I don't see it as a sign of good health. The days when I have to entertain and am on a cleaning cooking spree, I am a totally bad-tempered person and an extremely fatigued hostess too!
In my twenties and even a couple of years ago, I was and felt fighting fit. In my hostel days, we used to run a marathon anywhere between 5-8 kms, just like that, for a good breakfast as reward. I have walked upto Rajmachi Fort (a good 20 plus kms from Karjat, with my college Nature club) and never complained of fatigue. Enjoyed going on treks and camps. Never used to be scared or lazy of physical work and now I count all my steps and moves in a day when I am not plonked on the sofa, wandering online.
Also, over the years I seem to associate food with most situations. I mean what would you celebrate meeting friends with - time spent together or the preparation of food? The more sophisticated or varied the recipes are, the more are the brownie points/praise you get. How do you comfort a sad/crying/naughty child - distract him or promise M&Ms or shakkar paras, this is how we create wrong food associations which are eventually very unhealthy. Feeling bored? So how is a packet of chips, or 2 cookies going to make you better. Only heavier, for sure. Shopping and eating, goes together right for some strange reason, doesn't it??
Serious measures are called for, I am aiming to lose 5 kg min by July. That gives me May, June, July - 3 months, should be doable I hope. Cutting out on sugar, totally. And watching everything else I eat otherwise. (Thank God, I am writing this after a breakfast binge ;) The husband is already on a diet and exercise regime. And I guess instead of just trying to be a good martyr and eating all the excess food, cook less and eat healthy, eat in baby plates (can't get it off my mind) and oh also, fit some fitness in my fat life. Now that I've made my resolution, will celebrate by licking the Nutella off the bread knife (my cheat fix for the day!!!!!!).
Jokes apart, I don't see a very healthy me in the mirror. When earlier I could only just convince myself that aside from the 2 tyres which I sport, I am pretty ok, I find myself now on a definite downward spree. The recent cough-cold episode is one such case. My body does not have a strong immune system to fight the virus and hence it's taking me so long to get ok. I notice it in other ways too. A mere trip to the grocery store and back tires me out. Well, it will to an extent but the tireness lingers. In my mid 30s, I don't see it as a sign of good health. The days when I have to entertain and am on a cleaning cooking spree, I am a totally bad-tempered person and an extremely fatigued hostess too!
In my twenties and even a couple of years ago, I was and felt fighting fit. In my hostel days, we used to run a marathon anywhere between 5-8 kms, just like that, for a good breakfast as reward. I have walked upto Rajmachi Fort (a good 20 plus kms from Karjat, with my college Nature club) and never complained of fatigue. Enjoyed going on treks and camps. Never used to be scared or lazy of physical work and now I count all my steps and moves in a day when I am not plonked on the sofa, wandering online.
Also, over the years I seem to associate food with most situations. I mean what would you celebrate meeting friends with - time spent together or the preparation of food? The more sophisticated or varied the recipes are, the more are the brownie points/praise you get. How do you comfort a sad/crying/naughty child - distract him or promise M&Ms or shakkar paras, this is how we create wrong food associations which are eventually very unhealthy. Feeling bored? So how is a packet of chips, or 2 cookies going to make you better. Only heavier, for sure. Shopping and eating, goes together right for some strange reason, doesn't it??
Serious measures are called for, I am aiming to lose 5 kg min by July. That gives me May, June, July - 3 months, should be doable I hope. Cutting out on sugar, totally. And watching everything else I eat otherwise. (Thank God, I am writing this after a breakfast binge ;) The husband is already on a diet and exercise regime. And I guess instead of just trying to be a good martyr and eating all the excess food, cook less and eat healthy, eat in baby plates (can't get it off my mind) and oh also, fit some fitness in my fat life. Now that I've made my resolution, will celebrate by licking the Nutella off the bread knife (my cheat fix for the day!!!!!!).
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All the best to you! I should do something of this sort too. I have been eating way too much, and not getting the exercise I need either - motivation!
ReplyDeleteYes, why is working on oneself the most difficult thing to do ever?
ReplyDeleteI need to start on a regular exercise regimen too. The only exercise I get (or rather convince myself I get) is the one to one n hlf play hour with R in our complex. It helps that he is an active child, so I do move around quite a bit during the time but am not too sure if that's enough to keep fit and healthy :-0
ReplyDeleteYes, being fit rather than being just thin should be the ideal goal. Small and doable steps as a ladder to the final goal is generally the mantra suggested.
You are on the right track. Best of luck!
Well you're moving around lots, it helps but yes taking some time to do some, any exercise is also important. All the best to you too! The 30s spring some not-so-good surprises for some:(
DeleteGood luck with the fitness regimen. I think eating in moderation rather than cutting out foods altogether, really helps. I've cut out sugar in tea etc but can't do without sweets after dessert. So I end up being very consistent with exercising so that I can eat (and cheat!) :)
ReplyDeleteHitting the mid-to late-30s, I find its harder to stay on track with the weight and you have to do more to stay at the same fitness level.
Agree Aparna, 30's and you have to relearn the way your body works! I have cut out sugar too which feels good already and I cheat (already!!) by eating dates or licking nutella off the jam knife:)) Trying to moderate consumption of bakery stuff too.
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