just some thoughts

So since I started my body project a while back, I never really knew where I wanted to go with it. I never really knew that I'd come this far and get this invested. I've done more voluntary research for this than any of my previous school work (despite that being required!). I've looked into fitness modeling, bikini modeling, just maintaining my own body, and several other choices. None of which I'm still sure of.

I think being a model would be exciting! People all over would get to admire the work you've done for yourself. After all, the world as a whole is heading towards an obesity epidemic. Hell, here in the U.S., nearly 1/3 of the WHOLE population is obese... or worse... I can't even picture that mentally. That's like taking all of the obese people and packing them into the entire east coast of the mainland... not even including Alaska or Hawaii. It's ridiculous.

I just don't understand how someone can eat, eat, eat, and eat and continue to eat to the point where you can't move. I just can't imagine that! To not work, not interact socially, not live! I have a very hard time coming to grips with the fact that people can tell themselves: yes, you're overweight, but keep eating! That'll help your problem! Oh that band you had put in? Forget it, it's only there to help. Oh those pills? They're just going to help. Oh that therapy? Waste of time and money. Let's just sit around and take up space (literally). Sorry for being crass, I just don't get it!

For me, food is a necessity at one end, and a reward at the other. I eat to maintain. I take in my recommended daily intake, eating more on days that I work out. My previous posts about anorexia-related thoughts and depression stem from days where I feel that not eating (due to work and other reasons) almost showed more results than my workout efforts. Disappointing? Yes. Worth it in the long run? No. I refuse to let myself fall into that thought process again. That's not why I started and it's not how I'm going to live my life.

Food should be taken in as a necessity, as I mentioned. The right foods eaten at correct portions prove great results! Veggies, fruits, and essential grains (plus others, of course) are all that we need. Eating fats and oils here and there are all the body needs. That fast food junk? Awful. I cannot honestly remember the last time I had a cheeseburger. When they're homemade, I can control what is on/in them.

Food as a reward? Sure excess sugar can cause belly fat and love handles, but so can too much of food in general. One day of a splurge (birthday, celebration, etc...) will NOT undo all the hardwork put into your body. Just make sure these "splurges" are not frequent! It took longer than a day to lose a pound and it'll take longer than a day to gain it back! Just "reward" yourself with a few extra minutes at the next day's workout!

I wish I had more friends that appreciated their bodies like I do. Unfortunately, where I'm at isn't exactly the healthiest. I'm surrounded by sweets, fast food, and laziness. I have virtually no one to check in with (other than here) so I'm trying to keep myself in check!

Hopefully there are others who are same in thoughts to me. I can't be the only one that thinks fast food is unnecessary??

Fun and healthy!

Juliana Daniell. Look at her. Fit, smiling and loving life! There's no other way to embrace this lifestyle. Why would you want to live any other way? She looks sexy from any angle.

Testing the waters

I'm just testing the waters of the Blogger community. Notice it is Blogger with a "B," not "b." This isn't my first blog, nor will it be my last.

I want to focus on my health, fitness, and overall well-being. Comments, criticism, and suggestions are welcome to any post I make.

Since this is not my main blog, updates will be sporadic, maybe even far between posts.