Who is Counting?
Rivki D. Rosenwald Esq., CLC, SDS
So, there’s this diet, 30 in 30.
Supposedly it means, you lose 30 lbs. in thirty days, which does not sound that easy to believe. Except, I just did it. That’s right friends, I bet some of you out there did it too. Though, I have to admit, my sense of direction was compromised. I did 30 in 30; gained 30 lbs. in thirty days- how about you?
So, here I am now – figuring out my weight correction and exercise plan.
I started by going to buy a new pair of sneakers, which should not be that difficult, but was already challenging. It’s not like you can grab a pair of Keds and you’re done. This is a wrestling match for the mind and the body. One must struggle with which feels good and which looks good. And now even, which is politically correct!
And oh, even before figuring out which brand or colors you prefer, one must identify usage! For instance, what will we be doing in these sneakers: walking, running, cross training, playing tennis or some other sport or exercise?
And – let’s just say that you walk to the car, run to the court, play some tennis, and go straight to the gym -do you need to change your sneakers 4 times?
Finally, you figure out somehow what works best for your needs, and you find the comfort, color, and style you like. But, you simply need a little more toe room, you know, a size up. You guessed it, not available. Boom you’re right back to square one. This can be a few hours ordeal, right there. So, who has energy to exercise that day, after that?
Well, let’s move to once the ‘new sneaker’ thing is worked out. Let’s talk about the actual work out – making time for your exercise of choice. Amazing how it’s never hard to find time and ways to eat, but time for exercise, that’s a whole different thing! The dilemmas that come up- like where, when, how, with who, and most of all keeping the “why” in sight, are grueling.
And what about what to eat in order to eat right? Therein already lies a controversy. What’s right for me is Cape Cod potato chips. However, what’s right for my body is a whole different discussion.
And really, every few months a different study comes out about what will cure you and what will destroy you. All carbs, no carbs! All proteins, no proteins. Balanced meals, detox plans.
The need for all these decisions tempts me to sit down with a nice, hot, whip cream covered, cappuccino and a large, chocolate chip muffin top. Just to help me figure it all out.
But, what scares me away from that is that if I don’t make some consistent decisions and quickly, we may be looking at 60 in 60!
Therefore, with my new sneakers in one hand, and my resolve in the other, I am trying to move forward.
Because I know that any exercise is better than none. And any healthier eating approach is better than no disciplined one. And if I can start with 1 successful hour in 1 day and follow it with another, I can hopefully build to 7 in 7. That is – 7 successful hours a day in 7 days.
Then who knows where I can go from there- Perhaps take over the whole numerical world? And just figuring all that out may keep me distracted enough to keep me exercising on the treadmill and hopefully, hopefully, out of the kitchen!!!!
Rivki Rosenwald is a certified relationship counselor, and career and life coach. She can be contacted at 917-705-2004 or rivki@rosenwalds.com