What are the biggest challenges to regular exercise and a healthy diet do you face? How are these challenges going to change for you over the next five years?
My biggest challenges are I exercise on a regular basis but I only play tennis. Which for most people that should be enough, but my body is so stubborn and accustomed to tennis that I am unable to lose weight with tennis alone. I regularly play 5 times a week but I struggle to fit in any other form of exercise usually because of time constraints of just to tired. I also work a lot of night shifts and day shifts so I really think my body is out of whack. I have tried every diet known to man and have had success for short periods of time. My body is just not the same as it was before children. I think a lot of yoyo dieting also has contibuted to my lack of success.
As for the diet, I am a very picky eater as well has having a lot of food allergies/sensititvities so it is really hard for me. The healthy stuff is what seems to give me the most trouble. There are very little fruits and vegetables that I like or can eat. I love fast food and pizza.
I know over the next 5 years my struggle will continue and I will battle with my weight. It is very discouraging but I really just need to be happy with myself and be as healthy as possible.
Hi Tracey,
ReplyDeleteI can relate to your frustration with trying to lose the weight when you are active but your body is accustomed to your regular physical activity, in your case tennis. I used to power walk 10 miles a day, five days a week and even though I stopped for a few years, power walking doesn’t jump start my body to lose weight.
I’ve tried a few different types of exercise and discovered that the elliptical is working for me, so its sitting in the middle of my living room floor and I’ll find a quick 30min. sitcom or TV show that I like (or have taped on the DVR) and will work out during the segment and after a month of consistency in doing this, I’ve lost 7lbs! I will admit that I’ve been eating less “empty” calories and carbs and have been consuming more fiber, water and protein and eating every 3hrs (very difficult I might add).
Don’t get discouraged, you can redirect your metabolism, but it will take a little more commitment. I only wish that I could play tennis, I’ll bet you have the legs that I’m exercising to get, lol.
Thanks for sharing.
p.s. What about finding a stadium and running up once and down once everyday, or doing the Insanity while you’re at home w/ your family? I’m planning to get either Insanity or P90X.