Your Diet

Well, I must say this has been a particularly bad weekend, eating wise for me. I had a moment of temptation, and took it... But it's a mixed blessing. Because of it, I got so sick that I don't want to even look at another piece of valentine's candy!! But, in any case, I was chatting with a family member today, and we were talking about diet. Not just the fact that people go on diets to loose weight, but diets in general, meaning "what you eat." However, in this instance, it was about diet as in loose weight. My mother was talking about her diet of lean meat and veggies, hardly any carbs! She's excited, she's lost 10 lbs in the last month. This is a very good thing for my mom, however, I can't imagine it'll last long. What happens when she gets to her goal. She'll go back to eating the way she did and gain it back. This type of diet is not meant for the long run. People cannot live off of meat and veggies alone! It is a balanced meal that makes us live longer! Whole grains, yes are part of carbs, however... they are essential for your heart health - something my mother needs to really, truly do! There are good carbs.... and the fiber in fruit is a good carb! yes, they have natural sugars, but if you are going to eat something with sugar, it better be fruit, instead of refined sugar or refined flours! The thing is, What I am trying to do is very strict, I will give you that, but I am trying to get the best nutrients in my body. Meat isn't always the best. Yes, we need protein, but time and time again, a mostly vegetarian diet has been proven to be not only healthier for you, but a good way to loose weight! Though I am being very stict about the amount of calories going into my body, I know that once i get my goal, I will be able to increase my calories little by little to be sure that I maintain my weight. and it is a diet that I can go back on any time and not sacrifice taste! I am getting plenty of my necessary vitamins and nutrients in my body! More then ever before! And veggies too!! UGH, but can't make my mother see this. I fear for her health, I really do. She's already had heart problems, and knowing that she's not eating the beast diet for her heart bothers me. But I cannot say anything. In her mind, I do not know anything. I have, for quite some time, had a high interest in nutrition, and also have been interested in getting my personal trainers license. There is a couple of great classes being offered as far as nutrition and exercise. Ah, If only I had the money, I could learn more. I don't think that even if I had the credentials, my family would listen to me. They are all pretty stuborn and pig headed... Gotta love 'em.

So, here's on to a new week. I can't let my bad eating of Saturday dictate how I go about the rest of the week. I didn't get hardly any exercise this weekend... but Tomorrow I will get back to my zumba. This will be a good week!! :)