I'm beginning to realize that the consequences of taking a full course load of 20 credits and working 10-15 hours per week is limiting the fullest expression of all of my 8.654x10^n (as n-> infinity) interests. In particular, I'm finding that I actually can't go to Joffrey every Sunday morning for ballet class like I want. I can't make elaborate dinners full of the rainbow of nutrients like I want. I can't get to the gym 5 times a week like I did last semester. I do not need kryptonite to weaken me, I'm not Superwoman.
Therefore, I think I need to reassess my strategy for fitness this semester. I need to make smaller changes in the way of diet, exercise and general living. In terms of nutrition, I'm going to try to reduce the shelf life of my stocks or try to eat more produce. For exercise, I will try to stretch and condition lightly between a few of my classes and make it a routine. I can also make an effort to practice jumps or turns for just a couple minutes each day at some point. Generally living, I will try to get at least 6-7 hours of sleep each night.
Body Image Update: The new label of "obese" from last week weighed heavily (puns are always intended) on my mind as I was buying clothes last weekend. I whined to several of my friends; most of them said 'you look fine' or 'you're not obese.' I came to realize that "obese" may be unhealthy, but that label doesn't correlate to attractiveness or strength or quality of personality or intelligence. I need to strive toward being more healthy, losing weight for that reason if I lose any at all, rather than be miserable because I think I'm repulsive for the label.
Right on!! Maybe consider looking at your long-term goals in light of our Tuesday conversation about "micro-goals". The life of a college student is so complicated perhaps it will be a good strategy to have small daily things to accomplish rather than big-picture things looming over you.
ReplyDeleteIn addition - appreciate your comments on labels and how destructive they can be. You are right the quality of a person's life or relationships have very little to do with those labels.