Lunges

On my quest/journey of getting healthy there are several things that I perceive will hold me back. I hope I'll be able to overcome these roadblocks, but I'm wary, very wary.

1. I love sweets. Not all sweets, mind you, but rather the really bad ones. The ones stocked full of trans fats and sugar and carbs. I love anything that is white and looks like a pillow. Not only that, but I enjoy candy as well. The only saving grace in this is that I'm not a huge chocolate fan. However, the one good sweet that you could indulge in if there is such a thing is dark chocolate, and you guessed...gross. So. this is my number one road block.

2. Husband. Before I start, I'll say that I have the best husband for me! He is sweet, smart, caring, encouraging, so on and so on. However,he is also a big eater, hardy rather. He doesn't over eat, but he just eats way more than I do (and he should, he is active and can handle it). This may not seem like a big deal to most people, but I've found I'm one of those people that like to enjoy food with others. If I'm eating alone, I don't over eat, just eat until I'm full. But, if I'm out to eat or with friends, or now I've learned with my husband, I want to eat when he's eating. Whether I'm full or not. This has caused me great frustration as you can imagine. Husband wants cheese dip and mozzarella sticks when we go out and now SO DO I! Husband wants milkshakes, well SURE, let's do it! I will need massive amounts of willpower in the marriage when it comes to food.

3. The third one also sort of applies to my husband (love him) and healthy eating. He is so great about eating very healthy during the week and most of the time (sandwiches, fruit, veggies). The weekends and eating out refer to #2. Then he knows what he likes and doesn't. Some of the healthy meals I'm trying to incorporate he hasn't ever heard of and is wary of. This is completely understandable, so we are working through it. I, myself, am trying to add new ingredients, veggies and different sources of protein and trying new things can be fun and scary (and you don't want to waste money). So there may be some resistance to meals.

4. Work and friends....well, basically others I'm around. I'm a people pleaser to the extreme. I wouldn't say I'm a push-over, but I like to keep the peace. I'm learning that it can be quite awkward with a group of people to be the only one that is eating healthy. I constantly get comments about what I'm eating, like..."that's it?" or "that's not a fun meal!", or even, "ohhh, get something else, that makes me feel bad about what I'm eating!", so without even realizing it over the years I try to avoid that and order something I wouldn't usually order to appease the rest. What is this about?! I'm stopping that right now! Sure there are days I want regular enchiladas instead of the grilled chicken fajitas with corn tortillas at my favorite Mexican restaurant, but for the most part I want to eat healthy. So no more people pleasing, and I believe eventually everyone will stop with the comments.

So, I wonder if anyone else deals with these thoughts or concerns with regards to healthy eating?

Again, I say I'm wary....but feel better just writing those fears out! Here's to health!

LG