Obsession vs compulsion
It happened again. Someone told me they thought I was way to obsessed with my new life style. This person went on to say I'm not as fun as I used to be. HUMMMMM?
Does that sound like an obsession?
I tried to explain to my friend that prior to BFL I was compulsive and obsessed with be unhealthy. I would spend a lot of time in the morning figure out what to wear. What fit, what hid my fat...what made me look presentable etc. I would spend a lot of time late at night at my favorite grocery story trolling the bakery section looking for that sugary treat to keep me up on the long drive home.
The next day I would beat myself up all day long for breaking my promises of laying off the sweets and eating healthier foods.
I used to send a lot of time making up excuses for not going to a special event, knowing that it was because I just didn't feel good and certainly didn't look good.
Go to the beach? Go to the party? Go to a wedding? Wear sleeveless shirts in the heat? How on earth could I go anywhere looking as fat as I did?
Man oh man, I am getting tired just thinking about the "Bad old Days."
Sure I confess... I do think a lot about my new found health, my new body and my new mindset. But I psend a lot less time dealing with funky thoughts and figuring out what to wear....and how to medicate myself (with the wrong food) into being happy.
I admit I am a bit obsessed with keeping my health. But compared to my old obsession...I think I am in a healthy place. I tried to explain it to my friend. I hope she understands. After 50+ years I am.
Have a great day.
Your bfl bud,
Michelle
PS....since adopting the BFL lifestyle what new "obsession" has entered your life??
Well, I have to admit I do think about Body for Life a lot. One of the first things I do each day with my morning cup of joe is to head to the guest book and then to the bog to offer a few words about BFL and how its changed my life.
I have to admit I spend a whopping 15 minutes each day packing my meals for the day.
I also admit to hitting the gym and exercising my body 5 to 6 times a week.
And I enjoy almost every minute of my new found mental, physical and spiritual health.
I have to admit I spend a whopping 15 minutes each day packing my meals for the day.
I also admit to hitting the gym and exercising my body 5 to 6 times a week.
And I enjoy almost every minute of my new found mental, physical and spiritual health.
Does that sound like an obsession?
I tried to explain to my friend that prior to BFL I was compulsive and obsessed with be unhealthy. I would spend a lot of time in the morning figure out what to wear. What fit, what hid my fat...what made me look presentable etc. I would spend a lot of time late at night at my favorite grocery story trolling the bakery section looking for that sugary treat to keep me up on the long drive home.
The next day I would beat myself up all day long for breaking my promises of laying off the sweets and eating healthier foods.
I used to send a lot of time making up excuses for not going to a special event, knowing that it was because I just didn't feel good and certainly didn't look good.
Go to the beach? Go to the party? Go to a wedding? Wear sleeveless shirts in the heat? How on earth could I go anywhere looking as fat as I did?
Man oh man, I am getting tired just thinking about the "Bad old Days."
Sure I confess... I do think a lot about my new found health, my new body and my new mindset. But I psend a lot less time dealing with funky thoughts and figuring out what to wear....and how to medicate myself (with the wrong food) into being happy.
I admit I am a bit obsessed with keeping my health. But compared to my old obsession...I think I am in a healthy place. I tried to explain it to my friend. I hope she understands. After 50+ years I am.
Have a great day.
Your bfl bud,
Michelle
PS....since adopting the BFL lifestyle what new "obsession" has entered your life??
posted by M. | 11:15 AM
2 Comments:
What a clever post to your blog! ... I just admit that the BFL lifestyle has changed my habits and my behavior for the better. Now as for new 'obsessions' to report / share ... Hmmmm? ... Well I have to watch myself from time to time when it comes to stepping forward and getting involved with the neighborhood teens ... Whenever theirs a pick-up basketball game or a touch football game, I've been known to ask if it's okay for an 'old man' to play ... And they there's this urge to arm wrestle these same fellows and/or their dad's ... Yep, clever post. JL
I just found your blog through the Red Bikini Society. I gotta say, this post has just hit home quite a bit.
Pulled on my old heart strings and emotions. You see, I was the advocate for health also. Only a tiny way into my goal when I feel pregnant (5months along now).
You've really put alot of food for thought in my head and lit the fire that had gone out a while ago.
Thank you.
Beckie
www.beckschallenge.blogs.com
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