"Low Sugar Diet"
In my early 20s I developed a disability while serving in the Army National Guard. Since being put on medications, I've gained about 100lbs. Some of it was the meds, some of it was a sedentary lifestyle. I recently have been reading about how it's not fat that causes you to gain weight, but rather sugar and other carbohydrates. This is a big issue for me, as I enjoy sweet drinks and bread and all that good stuff. It seems that everywhere you look they're adding high fructose corn syrup to everything... which is one of the most dangerous sugars out there. I often find myself knowing what I need to do to lose weight - watch my carb intake, especially sugars, and get at least 30 mins of exercise each day - but not having the motivation to follow through. All too often I just want to crash at the end of the day and take a nap or eat. Some of the eating is self-medication - doing it to make me feel good for the short term. Whereas, the exercise makes me feel good for the long-term. How to I obtain that initial impetus to get out of bed, go to the gym, and work out or run for 30 mins? I'm a dancer, and being overweight is a hindrance to being able to dance, or at least dance without feeling embarrassed about my weight. I've tried posting a giant sign on my wall with "Wisconsin Singers" written on it - a goal to join the Singers when I return to the University of Wisconsin - Madison, but even that doesn't get me going as much as I had hoped. Maybe I need a workout buddy.
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