BODY FOR LIFE

Yes-that probably sounds familiar to some of you...but it isn't just a title to a book. It is a philosophy! I am slowly but gratefully getting the *hang* of it. Jean1 has talked to me about this before...she is the reason I bought the book, she has tried it and had much success with it in the past. Now that I am 35 and I am aware of the horrible health history of my family, I have had to do some rethinking about my lifestyle. I have a desire to live a long life and see my grandbabies grow and thrive A LONG TIME FROM NOW. ;) I have a lot to live for and want to not just be alive-but REALLY live life. I have also read Robin McGraws book (yes I am a sucker for self-help books-common sense speaks to me STACEY) but her words were clear to me -that we as women have a responsibilty to our families to take care of ourselves. I must say...I admit I have never been fat, not necessarily skinny but not fat either. My body has been a comfy size 10 for many years now. I have been happy with that and still am. I know that my body is used to that and to lose a size, I will have to be disciplined (I also can't afford a new wardrobe)! My eating habits have always been terrible. I ate what I wanted and when I wanted it-I love food-Chinese, Mexican, Italian, a good ole Mc. D's cheeseburgar-swallowed by a big Dr. Pepper every time! I stay active-so what does it hurt? A LOT! If I craved something-I ate it. I drank soda, coffee, and sweet tea at my leisure. How long can I REALLY expect to get away with that? This isn't about losing weight for me. This is about FEELING BETTER. And that to me is the most important thing in life-FEELING GOOD. And for the past few days, I have felt better. I am not following the book as closely as I would like-due to lack of supplies necessary, but the basic philosophy I am following. I splurged and bought the book EATING FOR LIFE for more ideas on WHAT TO EAT. If I do this right, I have noticed I am never hungry. I don't exercise in the morning like the book suggest although I would like to eventually get around to doing that-I do it at night but I DO IT! My husband is interested in doing some of it too. The problem is our hectic schedules that go along with the daily grind that I always used as an excuse NOT to do the things I knew was right. Now, I have more energy to do those things. This weekend was the HARDEST thing for me. I find it easier to do when I am working-but I DID IT. Hubby and I had our day at the mall and an evening out with friends-I splurged some, but not NEAR what I normally do without thinking of it. I don't really think of this as a diet-because I have NEVER been on a diet nor do I believe in them. Just a WAY TO LIVE and a new KNOWLEDGE of my body. I hope and pray I can stick with it. I need variety and that will be my problem. I know there will be days I will just let it all go( I am a realist-after all)..but now armed with the knowledge I have....I will pick it back up! ;)
Wish me well. I will keep you posted. Any advice??