Die with a T

[bkdelong]

Yeah, major life changes going on and with such choices comes the desire to better oneself on many other ways. I'm going to start to try to eat right again as I've been self-destructively eating and not exercising for the last year or so. I've gotten more sick than usual, more tired, and had more skin problems as a result. I know I can do it and, frankly, I need to do it so I can support Kirky in her efforts as well.

I plan on sparing you all the details publicly so if you'd like to be a part of the experience and don't mind some honesty alongside occasional ranting and some research, comment here and I'll add you to my LiveJournal friend-filter. I think there's a few fandom-oriented "get healthy" LJs out there. Pointers appreciated.

Other plans include a martial art aligned with my personal philosophy and a language - perhaps Arabic, Persian, or Korean. I also need to spend more time on my work - I really want to take my efforts in accessibility and offer my research to the public and standards efforts. I also hope to pick up some new skills - ASP or C Sharp to help me better understand the workings of our MSCMS.

Right now, sign, it's all about balance. I need some bad.

Comments

[jessekornblum.livejournal.com]

I have to put in a recommendation for Weight Watchers. They have a good system that makes sense and gets results. I've lost 44 lbs, look better and feel great. No buying their food plans or eating crazy diets; just information on how to eat right.

[everlastingwhy.livejournal.com]

I agree; I just figured out WW myself and used the point system to keep track for me. I did my own thing, but used it as a guideline. I actually didn't weigh myself for about the first 6 months. I didn't want it to be about that- I didn't want to let myself think that there would be a time when I'd be done, that I'd get to a goal and it would be over. I think that's key. Ease yourself into it. You have the whole rest of your life to relearn habits; don't crash yourself into a lifestyle that feels like deprivation and punishment. If you think about it like you're educating yourself about your body- what *you* specifically can eat, and how much, and what level of exercise you're comfortable with, I think that's the only way it's sustainable. It's a total cliche, but you have to walk before you can run.