If I was a supermodel my diet would either be:
a) something macro-biotic & TOTALLY organic; and would essentially be a complete pain in the arse to prepare
b) air, cigarettes, carrot sticks & champagne or
c) nothing - eating is for normal people
If I was a supermodel my exercise regime would be either:
a) an algae wrap applied 20 hours a day as it TOTALLY works for ridding the body of fat & cellulite
b) second daily manicure & pedicures or
c) 23 hard core hours of intense personal training, yoga & pilates a day (being able to do anything productive in a day is over rated)
If I was a supermodel finding love would be a walk in the park as I could choose from:
a) my manager
b) my publicist or
c) a gillion hard core followers
But as I'm not a supermodel (I've only made it to Australia's Next Top Model at this time), my diet is a bit hodge podge from all the time I spend travelling. The amount I eat is relatively small but it could in all honesty be much more nutritious. My milk intake has crept up again (I have managed to all but scrap flavoured milk from my diet which is a really big achievement); however, I am gulping down an incredible number of lattes and milkshakes when I'm on the road as it's 'easy'. I know I need to get back to writing my meals/drinks down in my faithful old notebook to keep track of things. It helps me see patterns and to understand my weight loss, gain or stall.
My non-supermodel exercise regime has included bike riding, hill climbing and running/walking. In the last week I haven't been able to do quite as much as I'd like due to some wretched, wretched back/hip pain. But today I got out for what was meant to be a 30 min walk but ended up being a 50min walk/run. It occurred to me today that I am no longer able to go for just a walk anymore. For the past 3 months I have thrown in a run at some stage during my 'walk' because it feels good & because I feel fit. I can now run without my heart rate going tachycardic! My maximum heart rate when running is 180 bpm. Still ridiculous but for me it's a huge improvement.
And unfortunately, because I'm not a supermodel I am contemplating joining an internet dating site to meet a man. I have checked out the 'free' sites and I'm not super impressed. So - this leaves me with the decision to either leave meeting someone to fate or to take the bull by the horns & join a dating site. If I am going to join an internet dating site I'm leaning towards eHarmony; it's a little expensive ($110 - 3 month membership) but I know I need to put myself out there and can't see any other way. It's been nearly two years since my last significant ... actually since any ... relationship. It's time. My decision has been spurred on following meeting three (married!) men recently who were shocked to learn that I am not married or dating. It was very sweet and confronting to be asked: "Why on earth are you single?!". When I think about it - I know my singleness has nothing to do with me as a person - who I am or what I look like - and everything to do with the available opportunities/places to meet men! So, here's to gaining the courage to take action!
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