Coming to Terms with My Changing Body!

Maybe I should title this post I'm not only a Nutritionist I'm a client too!  I am beginning to experience the pressures of wanting to lose weight and not being able to. It was not always like this, and that my friends seem to be the line of the century. "It wasn't always like this," I use to be able to eat what I want and not gain but now it’s like the weight just stay stuck to my hips, thighs and buttocks. My bra size has increased and I am really wondering if I have thyroid issues; probably not, just needing an explanation for this body mother-nature is trying to give me.

I have always been active, and for the most part I eat healthy daily. So what gives? I saw a family member experience something similar a while back; she was a tiny, voluptuous little thing until she hit the thirty year mark. It was incredible for me to see her body change, and change so radically.  It is that experience however, that comforts me and help me understand that weight gain is a part of the process for some of us.  I have come to terms with the fact that my somewhat perfectly shaped hips and thighs contoured over the years running, is no longer a reality unless I am willing to put in that 5 miles a day 6 days a week as I had once done. Speak about unrealistic, five miles a day, six days a week, yeah right!

Although I am not content that my size 6 is now closer to an 8 I have made a conscious decision to accept this transformation.  I will be more attentive when I eat, and give more thought to what I am eating daily.  It is that simple for me, recognize the change and be in acceptance of it or drive myself crazy trying to lose 10 pounds! Maybe it’s cowardly of me, maybe I should tackle and devour those 10 pounds the way I tackle and devour my favorite meal of the day, breakfast, lunch, and dinner! Truth is I don't want to, it takes too much effort and honestly I don't need to. I am in great shape, I am healthy and so far I am not at risk for anything other than a larger pant size.

The point is get comfortable! 

Become comfortable with your body, when we are uncomfortable with our bodies we tend to want changes now, and that is not reasonable.  Understand what works for you as an individual. Eat clean, fresh foods that are minimally processed and stay active. Accept that changes should be made but understand that going from a size 16 to a 12 takes time.

Exercise because it keeps your heart healthy, promotes flexibility, burn calories and can reshape your body. If running 5 miles a day is no longer possible then run 2, or walk 3. Our bodies need and want to be challenged. Combine Yoga, Pilates or a toning exercise with running or walking add light weights for resistance. 

Set goals one at a time and work on mastering that goal before you move on to the next one. Pressure is wanting a flat tight tummy, shapely hips and thighs after having children, motivation is knowing you are at your best mentally and physically when you are living and eating healthy!