I have determined that most of the problem with my back is that it is weak and I baby it. I have also noticed, with Matt's help, that my posture is horrible. So, I have begun to take steps to try and strenghten my back. I am starting slow. Each day, for a set amount of time, I consciously sit up as straight as I can. I started at an hour, and I'm up to 1.5 hours at a time now. It BURNS. The rest of my body aches all the time now - my neck, upper back, hips, thighs, calves, even my arms. But I know in the long run, I am making my lower back stronger, which will let me start to whip myself back into shape physically.
I have also taken some other steps in regards to my diet. Matt and I were both eating out far too much, so on our whiteboard on the fridge, we have two sets of checkboxes - one for eating out and the other for going out for ice cream. We are allowed to do each twice a month. We've already hit our quota for going out to eat. I have also made a new rule for myself at dinner. I eat one helping, then wait 20 minutes. If I'm still hungry after that, I will allow myself another helping. I heard somewhere that it takes your stomach 20 minutes to relay to your brain when you are full. So far, it's working. I rarely ever eat two helpings now.
They might be small steps, but I've got to start somewhere!
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I think that is such an EXCELLENT start. It takes hard work thought, but from what I see, that should help tons.
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