Have you ever changed your eating habits……for better or worse? Like did you decide to get fit and sleek before your wedding, or get in shape after a diagnosis of diabetes, or did you gain weight while getting a degree? Did you gain weight after starting a family or lose weight after getting a divorce?
I think it’s interesting to think about how our life’s path has led us to better (or worse) eating habits.
For me, I dramatically improved my diet and fitness routine after listening to a professor at the University of Kansas give a public presentation on the interaction of diet and exercise. In fact, I was so psyched, I signed for a Master of Science program in Exercise Physiology. I started eating really well and exercising like crazy. And I quit smoking. I became a runner, participated in two triathlons, and biked across Kansas (2x), Iowa and Michigan.
The next big shift came almost 20 years later when my professional career heated up and I had a lot of demands placed on me - personal time was at a minimum and I was under a lot of stress to perform. You guessed it, I started eating on the run and slacking off on my fitness routine. I still walked regularly, but with the 20 year age gain, I needed to do a lot more!
Now I’m ready for the third shift - back to taking care of me - no matter what else is going on. I think that’s a neato place to be. Now what about you? Have you improved your wellness lifestyle? Have you slacked off? Tell us your story….everybody has a story. And if you’ve maintained a steady wellness routine, we definitely want to hear from you…tell us your secrets. Share your comments at the comment link below.
Have you ever changed your eating habits……for better or worse? Like did you decide to get fit and sleek before your wedding, or get in shape after a diagnosis of diabetes, or did you gain weight while getting a degree? Did you gain weight after starting a family or lose weight after getting a divorce?
I think it’s interesting to think about how our life’s path has led us to better (or worse) eating habits.
For me, I dramatically improved my diet and fitness routine after listening to a professor at the University of Kansas give a public presentation on the interaction of diet and exercise. In fact, I was so psyched, I signed for a Master of Science program in Exercise Physiology. I started eating really well and exercising like crazy. And I quit smoking. I became a runner, participated in two triathlons, and biked across Kansas (2x), Iowa and Michigan.
The next big shift came almost 20 years later when my professional career heated up and I had a lot of demands placed on me - personal time was at a minimum and I was under a lot of stress to perform. You guessed it, I started eating on the run and slacking off on my fitness routine. I still walked regularly, but with the 20 year age gain, I needed to do a lot more!