FOOD DIARY: Intro

"Write a Food Diary", she said. Oh Crap, I've done that before and it's not pretty. Expose all the little snacky bits & pieces?? Incomplete meals and massive portion sizes??? Blaaaaah. OK. Don't fight the trainer. I did sign up and pay for this fun anyway.

Like most people, I’ve got struggles with weight. Challenges with food. Issues with body image. Lack of discipline for working out. And in recent years, add menopausal & aging symptoms to the mix. wheeeee ...

Lately I've been making a big effort to lose the extra poundage and establish good exercise habits (yet again). I’m 25 out of 40 lbs. down, yahoo!!! It’s been a real struggle for me to get in the habit of exercise ... self-discipline hasn't always been my best friend.

Getting started is the hardest part! But once I see & feel some progress, working out gets very addictive. I've been able to wear some long-forgotten clothes in the closet. Feels so great to feel good for a change!

If you get a chance, I highly recommend this book: Younger Next Year by Chris Crowley & Henry S. Lodge, M.D.

It’s written by a physician and his patient about the benefits of regular exercise. I read the one for women and feel much better already. Old Age, Take a Hike ... Literally!

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