I’ll admit it. I’m obsessed. With calories. You may think that sounds insane, but trust me, it’s only the beginning.
A few days ago, I woke up with a strange realization. I probably will NOT lose weight simply from actually moving my body in exercise. I actually probably WILL have to expend energy concerning myself with what I eat. What a new and fantastic concept!
I wish things were easy – that the moment I blink my eyes, the pounds melt off. However, God has not blessed me with my husband’s metabolism.
I’ve started “counting calories” with a friend and boy, does it get complicated! We shared one (1) small bag of chips today. We decided to share to, of course, cut down on calories. After much discussion, we realized we ate MORE calories than we first thought and so we were both equally “depressed.”
I don’t believe it’s bad to be body “conscious,” but I do think the line becomes a bit more blurred when we become body “obsessed.” God has given each of us a temple to Him, a magnificent creation to carry us through this life on earth. As such, we should do our best to care for it, which to this point, I haven’t done my best.
On the other end of the spectrum, I don’t think God called us to “obsess” about how we look or develop a complex over minor differences. Women especially are guilty of this “sin.” We constantly criticize ourselves and others because of how we look.
With anything else, the longest journey begins with a single step. And the pound lost begins with a single calorie. I vow to become more body “conscious” and less body “obsessed.” I vow to lift up other women in their daily walk, to encourage them to embrace the body God gave them, while preserving it.
Has anyone ever counted calories? Do you have any sure fire methods to lose weight?
Thursday, November 15, 2007
Calorie Counter.
Posted by Samantha at 12:59 PM
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I'm too impatient to count calories, but I know several family and friends that have had HUGE success at weight watchers. They say that it helped them initially lose the weight, but my friend is still following 5 years later to help maintain.
wow! that is impressive! before I got married, I watched what I ate and I managed to lose. I think it's because I actually had something to be motivated for, y'know?
I agree with you, it's not healthy to absess over anything... I have found that my eating habits start at the grocery store... if I don't buy it I don't eat it. Sounds simple but it took a while to make that change, and I still slip! I have also come to enjoy replacing pop for carbonated water.... Lacroix is expensive, jewel has canfields... same thing half the price! However... you're beautiful! Don't stress!
Nothing is more obsessive than the counting of the chips. hehe
I love your insight about body concious and body obsessed. Very good insight!
I once heard that it's really good to count calories at FIRST because it makes you conscious of what you eat. For example, most people "forget" when they grab one of those fun-sized chocolates from the bowl while heading out the door, or they forget they drank half a soda earlier in the day. By keeping track, you start to realize that those things add up.
Once you're understanding where all your caloric intake is coming from and aware of what you're eating, then I think you can stop counting so you don't become too obsessed!
I'd like to add that you're right, it's important to take care of your body. Equally important, though, is to be happy with your body. Everyone wants to change something... their face, their height, their weight, their freckles, their whatever. Usually those traits are what make us unique though, and they're what attract us to our partners. I think we're our most attractive when we're the most satisfied with ourselves. That said, love yourself, and love your body by taking care of it, and everything else will fall into place!
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