Why I don't like that word
I don't like the word 'diet'. I don't like it because somehow its as if I'm setting myself up for failure when that word comes into play. Lately I have not been doing anything where getting fit is concerned. I was until three weeks ago. Once again I've interrupted the program I worked out for myself. If I had continue I would have been so far ahead of the game!
The word diet does make me overly anxious though. Even when I tell myself that I'm not on a diet, and of course I never am, my theme is usually a 'fitness quest'. That's what I like to tell myself and it usually works.
On a fitness quest I am able to motivate myself into doing all I should do, exercise and watch what I eat. Lately because I've been so busy at work I have not made the time to go for my walks, go to the gym or do anything that would help me get in shape.
One thing I do notice is not being physically active is becoming very tiresome. My energy level has dropped and I'm not being as careful with what I put in my mouth. I do make it a point not to over indulge but I have not denied myself what I want to eat. This is where I am of course setting myself up for failure.
Mentally I'm still gung ho about continuing my fitness quest, however finding the time to actually do something about it is becoming a problem. It's not like I haven't tried to carve out the time. I did go to the gym last week in the middle of the work week after work, unfortunately I had to rush home. Last Saturday I started my power Saturday but that ended abruptly too.
My 'me' time is fast becoming a thing of the past. I plan on changing that around though. Hopefully I can do something about it this week.
Being on a diet sucks big time. A fitness quest on the other hand is pretty motivating!