Sunday, September 21, 2008

I Don't Do Diets

According to the Knot, now is the time for me to start "taking better care of myself" such as getting enough sleep, drinking enough water, and getting healthy for my big day. I know this really means go on a diet. I'm generally happy with myself but I'll admit I'd like to lose a few pounds before the wedding. But I don't do diets. I hate restricting the things I eat, and I'd go so far as to say the reason I try to stay in good health is because I don't want to come down with a condition that will prohibit certain foods (high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes.... all of which run in my family). The easiest way to drive me crazy is to tell me I can't have something.

So in preparation, I've upped my dance classes and gym time and generally eat healthier. Substitute chicken or fish instead of red meat, don't keep cookies in the house, fewer alcoholic drinks when out and about.

I'm also doing the hundred pushups challenge:


Though I have to say, I am slacking a bit. I hate push ups more than anything (well maybe I hate sit ups more) but I'm starting to feel a difference.

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