It's Good to Spaz
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So today's tip: "It's Good to Spaz." Ha! Yes, I can be a complete spaz, but that's not exactly what I meant for this Thin Tip (though, I'm sure being hyper burns a generous amount of calories. 😉
What I mean is, if I gain weight, I do freak out. This small detail might seem contradictory from a girl who doesn't count fat or calories and eats as she pleases. Every now and then though, I go through spurts where I just eat too much for too many days in a row without listening to my body and how full it's getting. These spurts are usually vacation or stress related.
Like I mentioned in this entry here, my weight swings left and right of it's happy place by a few pounds every week. When I swing too far past my comfort zone though, I.. well, I "spaz" about it. And by spaz, I mean I look at the scale, pout, determine to eat fresh veggies and minimal desserts the next few days, mope, but stick to it.
I heard a study once that said people who freak out about gaining as much as 3-5 pounds always maintain their weight. Most Americans put on a pound a year and don't really observe this happening to them and just let it slide (15 years later, that's a lot more weight!). People who're determined to shave new pounds off before they stick around a while are those who never get fat. This tactic reminds me of a quote I heard form Will Smith once- "It's easier to stay in shape than get in shape."
So there you have it, while you shouldn't be hard on yourself for a few extra pounds beyond your normal weight, you should be in tune to when it's going overboard, stop yourself in those tracks, and discipline yourself for a few days until you're back to where you should be. Discipline is no fun, but then again, neither is feeling uncomfortable in your own skin.
xo
LOL the comic is funny. I never thought about the little fact you posted but it makes sense. I don’t want to be one of those people obsessed with the scale and I admit I weigh myself WAY more often than I should, and similarly, I get angry when I put on a few pounds. Not putting on weight is a discipline though; it’s not easy! and then trying to LOSE weight takes even more discipline!
I just came across your blog, and I love it! I am in the process of revamping my lifestyle (without depriving myself) to one that includes healthy, real foods. Thanks for the inspiration!