DAY 1.
Welcome to my special version of hell. Not really. But constraining myself to certain foods, certain exercises and certain restrictions that lead to uncertain results, qualifies as an irritable in my life. I do not like being restricted. I really don't like it when I am told "No Lilly," or "You can't."
I tell myself, "I'm doing this for my own good: to lower my risk for heart disease, diabetes and cancer, all while getting fit and sexy." (*Sexy is subjective, but to me, trying to have healthy as my lifestyle is sexy!)
Let me take a moment to be a little introspective. Yes, I am doing this for myself. What girl doesn't want to shed a few pounds (kilos for everyone else!)? No, I'm not shaming myself nor do I hate what I look like. I think it is fair to say I think I'm cute. A psychologist might say that I have a great amount of confidence to which I wouldn't say is untrue. While someone mean and hateful may say that I am cocky, to which I would say is very, very false. Now, if I dig down deeper, the constraints and restrictions I am limiting myself to are actually good for me. WHAT? Did I just say that... I don't mean it... but I really think I do.
According to Merriam-Webster, restrict is defined as 'to set bounds or an upper limit for.' Restrict has a negative connotation with most people, however, nothing in the definition of restrict is actually negative (IMO). Yes, I am restricting myself from drinking, eating out, greasy foods, junk foods and my personal favorite desserts. But when you get down to the nitty gritty, I really am setting boundaries for myself so that I can live! I don't mean just being able to breathe air in and out of my lungs. I mean actually live! I don't want to restrict myself to a hospital, bed or wheelchair. I want to live and experience new things so I can feel life happening!
Setting a limit for the things I decide to put into my body- setting this constraint can change how I am currently living right now. I'm not a couch potato and I'm certainly not opposed to working out. But how I work out, how often I work out and when I work out has been expanded! By restricting myself from greasy foods, I'm actually able to eat more! More foods that have nutritional value that actually help the entire body, not just some slop that 'tastes' good because of all the chemicals that it contains. (Don't get me wrong, nothing sounds better than a yummy burger and side of fries!)
With restrictions, I have found that I'm actually going to be able to do more and that it's not actually going to be a bad thing. My 28 days will end right before Thanksgiving, so I'll still be able to participate in my families traditional meals. However, this year I will hopefully be able to restrict myself to how much I know my body wants versus what I see with my eyes and that I'll be able to constrain myself to work out.
So here's to the next 27 days. I have 1 day under my belt and I already feel great and like I'm making a positive change in my lifestyle.
Tell me how you've been 'restricted' but freed! I'm also hoping to blog more about what I'm eating and what I'm doing for exercise during my '28 days.' I hope you'll join me!
Laugh a day!
Lilly
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