Some of you may have noticed that the Autumn of 2009 got a wee bit unhealthy for me. I worked too hard and didn’t take care of me, despite reminders from Jennifer and Rob that my well being was the most important thing at the end of day. I did hear them, but their would always a more pressing matter that needed my attention whenever I’d scheduled ‘me time’, and as a result I ignored my needs. I didn’t get enough fresh air, exercise or eat as healthily as I normally do.
I am resolving to change this in the New Year. I have to change this in the New Year for my own health. You see, all that unhealthy living has resulted in my feeling quite uncomfortable, as my belly has grown uncomfortably large, and the good doctor tells me it is dangerous for ones heart to carry too much around your waist.
This doesn’t change my philosophies on body images. I still don’t believe in dieting, but rather am a fan of healthy living, including good food and exercise. And I think bodies of all shapes, sizes and ages can be beautiful and sexy. My body, however, is feeling uncomfortable and unhealthy to me, so it’s time for a change and hence, a New Year’s Resolution.
My New Year’s Resolution: To return to my normally toned and healthy feeling self.
How: By getting fresh air and exercise at least 6 days a week and eating healthily.
Evaluation: To stick to my goals, stay on task and for added incentive, I will be photo documenting this New Year’s resolution every two weeks on flickr. Come cheer me on.
Any of you that have New Year’s Resolutions of your own and want a bit of incentive, accountability and support, come and join the 2010 New Year’s Resolution Group I’ve set up on flickr.
Love and Light,
Emme xoxo
Steven Schwartz says
I think it is great that you know you need to slow down for you..and you want to get fit for health and not size. I lost 80lbs since March not because I wanted or thought it would make me more attractive, hell it will take more than weight for that. But to feel physically better.
I detest diets and dieting, they are designed to make you fail, period oh and to sell books. I changed my diet slightly got rid of most processed foods, and eating before bed. I also returned to doing activities that I loved, like hiking, kayaking, riding my bike. I hate running to me it is equal to a WW 2 forced march. I do walk like crazy.
Losing weight for health both mental & physical is great. Losing weight to make some ideal by media or for others is wrong, I will never be the skinny guy i was in High School again, nor do i want to. I like who I am and can be a large fit guy.
So have fun on your new journey, DO NOT WEIGHT YOURSELF but once or twice a month and do not give up foods and drinks that bring you joy because the loss of them will make you miserable.
Emme says
You and I have very similar views on this Steven.
And no worries on me weighing myself. I weigh the same amount as I always do. My weight hasn’t changed by more than 5 to 10 lbs since I was 14 years old. What changes from time to time is my muscle to fat ratio. Normally I have more muscle and am more toned. And muscle does weigh more than fat. Thats what I want more of is muscle (and less of the fat).
As for eating, I generally eat very healthily, but during my Autumn chaotic schedule, I started eating more processed foods and late at night. Those are the only two things I plan to change about my diet. No more processed foods and no more late night eating (a mug of warm milk will do well instead, if I’m hungry).
Thanks for sharing your story Steven!
Kisses,
Emme xoxo
Rob J says
Hi Emme,
I could use more exercise myself. I went on a long walk with a friend of mine recently, and was very winded – not good. And as for diet, I could probably stand to re-evaluate that too. I too carry a lot of weight around my waist – that love handle thing that no one really loves. 🙂
I’m glad some of my advice got through. My advice was more about pacing yourself and not taking so much on to the point where you forget to eat entirely, and/or have trouble getting proper sleep. I suppose we all need to adjust our velocity every once in a while, either by stepping on the gas and motivating oneself to a healthier lifestyle, or by applying the break and taking time to let one’s body catch up to one’s ambitions.
Thanks for the post, Ems. 🙂
Emme says
Thank you for reminding me to look after myself Rob, and for being persistent about it,even if it seemed like it was going in one ear and out the other.
Rob J says
That’s what friends are for, Ems! 🙂
Emme Rogers says
*smooch*
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Emme says
Thanks JC! I do not, however, believe in dieting. I think diets are unhealthy. What I do believe in is making healthy lifestyle choices and getting exercise.