A funny thing about being in my 40s is that I can't seem to lose weight as fast as I did when in my 20s and 30s. Ten years ago, I could drop 20 pounds in just a few weeks by cutting out carbs and playing a little basketball. Not so these days.
The last time I got "serious" about my diet, I went "Atkins" and only lost a few pounds over a couple of weeks. I wasn't pleased and I dropped the diet.
However, my weight has risen once again and I must do something to combat it, and I have agreed not to purchase any pants bigger than what I currently own (Thank God for expandable waistband dress slacks.)
Over the past few months, I have started to exercise — in moderation. I have learned that I can go for an hour on the elliptical machine, if I can zone in on a decent program on TV or podcast on my iPhone.
While I know the exercise is helpful, it won't be enough. I cannot continue to eat what I do and expect to drop any significant weight. Plus, this regimen shouldn't be a means to a weight-loss end. It is about being healthy and living a long (and full life) — nothing more, nothing less.
My problem with diet and exercise (especially diet) it that I love things like fried chicken.
On most diets, you can eat as much chicken as you want — as long as there is no skin... no batter... no oil... etc. You can bake it... grill it... boil it... smoke it... you just can't fry it.
What's the point of chicken if you can't fry it?
Within a 5 mile radius of my office, there is a Cane's, Chick-Fil-A, KFC, Church's, Popeye's, not to mention the plethora of fast food joints that offer chicken on the menu. (Do you know how many a plethora is?)
Yes, some of them serve grilled chicken. I even enjoy grilled chicken every so often.. but it isn't FRIED CHICKEN.
My "need to" and "want to" are not yet fully aligned. I know I need to "be more healthy." However, my "want to" isn't quite on board.
I am working on it though.
May the Blog Be With You.
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