Day 22: Can I Just Eat?

All I really want is to be skinny and eat what I want. Recently, I have been trying to eat and have a healthier lifestyle. I have never truly dieted, and I battle myself all day every day just to try to eat better. I mean I literally argue with myself in my head. Don't eat that. Get up and go work out. Who cares if you eat that? Shouldn't you enjoy yourself? I am too tired. I can start tomorrow. No, start today. 21 days to make a habit. . . . 

Nothing sounds and tastes better than the crack, szzzz of a soda pop being opened, and the first drink of a Dr. Pepper, Coke, or Mt. Dew, which cannot be beat. Yet, I know those are truly pretty empty calories. I find it really interesting that when I stop drinking soda that I get extremely thirsty. I hardly drink 2 drinks normally, which is not the dr.'s recommendation at all, but when I am not drinking soda pop, I have to drink so much more.

To continue on, I love a little sweet something to wrap up my meal. I blame my mother, who put either fruit on the table or had a dessert planned for every dinner, and in every lunch she packed, dessert was included. Not to mention, breakfast in and of itself is a sweet thing between cereal, toaster strudels, chocolate chip granola bars, etc. Without this, I just sit around waiting for when I am getting a smackeral of something sweet.

Lastly, when I don't get these beloved items, I get cranky, sad, full of emotion. Food brings me lots of joy, and I reward myself with food (both of which are terrible habits). I have tried adding a bit of exercise, but I know I need to improve my length and type of exercise. I do enjoy a walk with my dog, and my favorite exercise type is like an aerobic workout with lots of movement. In the past, I have been better at keeping up with exercise.

I will press on, and I will continue searching for foods that are better for me but provide the same satisfaction. In addition, I hope to incorporate more exercise with this warmer weather. All in all, I truly want to be happy and healthy, so I am searching for the perfect balance.