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DEL.ICIO.USLifelong changes … for life
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
I was fixing my “usual” at lunch today - a salad full of greens with some added protein like chicken - when a co-worker came in and said something along the lines of “Wow, you are STILL eating so healthy???” Well, yes, I am, and get used to it. Yes, it’s unusual to see someone (especially me!) eat salads day after day. Of course, I change it up - some days it has nuts, different protein sources, sometimes I put fruit on the side, sometimes low-fat cheese. But salad ingredients like spinach, romaine, cucumber, tomato, celery, etc., are full of micronutrients, low in calories, nonfat, and filling. So they make a great base for a meal. Besides, I wanted to tell my coworker, I certainly didn’t put on this weight in a matter of weeks. In fact, my latest 20 pounds has accumulated over the past seven years - yes YEARS - of my employment at this office. So expect to see me eating healthy lunches for at least the next seven years (and longer!)
I guess the point of my blog this week is “You didn’t put it on overnight…you’re not going to take if off overnight.” At the same time, though, I need to keep in mind that I am living my life here. “Life” is not at its best when I’m stuffing junk food into my mouth and calling it a meal. I don’t care if I’ve lost a million pounds and look like a model, that’s just not the way I should or will eat on a regular basis anymore. Life is good when health, nutrition, and the things that are going into my body are good. So expect to see me eating healthy salads even after I am no longer overweight.
Let me know what changes you have made in your life that don’t necessarily have to do with losing weight, but with being a healthy, productive, long-living human being.
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By Lizzie
May 25, 2007 12:48 PM | Link to this
Hooray for you! I will tell you a change I made that was only tangentially related to loosing weight. After my doctor told me I had a heart blockage and would have to exercise every day, I actually started doing it. I walk on the treadmill every day, regardless of how busy I am, and I feel so much better and more energetic than I used to. Actually, before I started this walking every day, I would get out of breath or feel tired with exertion. Now I can keep up with anybody, at least for a while. A side effect of this exercise is that I do not gain weight. Of course, I also watch my diet and do not eat junk food. I know that you are an inspiration to your co-workers as you have been to me since I started reading your blogs. Keep up the good work! Lizzie
By Laura Kay
May 25, 2007 3:06 PM | Link to this
Jennifer, you are doing great on making and keep life changing habits. Keep up the GREAT work! Laura