There was a time when my health was dropping continuously. I was losing weight rapidly.
Everyone would ask me the reason of becoming this much weaker. I lost my body mass to the point that the bones of my own body would gave me piercing feeling if I sat on a hard surface.
Excessive mental stress was one of the reason for making me loss my body weight. I also had much physical activity that would add to the cause.
I wanted to gain weight and did add some supplements to my diet but of no use. Perhaps because of inconsistency in taking the supplements or the other factors nullified the effects of those efforts.
Whatsoever..... The time passed. Some changes in the life happened. I gained some weight that made me fall on the normal BMI (Body Mass Index).
I enjoyed that state of my body for a couple of years. Then it so happened that I started gaining weight out of nowhere. Today I am standing at an alarming BMI of 27.1. (Which means I am in the category of overweight)
The fat accumulated at various spots of my body making me look not-so-good. The matter is not just about the looks but higher weight has its own consequences.
Standing for longer time has become difficult for me. My feet start hurting. Sitting in crouch position has become arduous. My walking speed has slowed down and I start panting soon. Other weight related issues are likely to show up.
Honestly speaking, a lighter body is better than an overweight body. Weight adds up to troubles.
In order to counter the problem it is important to find out the reasons. If I look at my routine, there is nothing that has changed much. Yes, there are some questionable things in my routine but they were the same when I was underweight.
I think the growing age and hormonal changes have made my body being affected by the unhealthy patterns in my routine.
One of the most important necessity for healthy body is healthy metabolism and strong digestive system. Digestive system has a lot to do with the timings of our meals.
It is said that we should be done with our dinner at least three hours before sleep. It is something that seems impossible to me.
My husband comes home quite late (due to his work). We have our dinner after his arrival. I don’t feel like eating without him.
Even if I do plan to have my dinner at another time, things aren’t that simple. I would be serving meals all the day, wouldn’t I? I have two school going children with their own routines. I already have shortage of time. Another distribution of time would frustrate me.
I think that physical exercises can help me lose weight. However, adopting them isn’t that easy either.
First of, there is a need of consistency in them for attaining the desirable results. When you have so many other things stuck with the hands of time, keeping up an additional tasks becomes hard.
Moreover, exercises are easier to do when you are in a group. When you do them at your home alone, motivation is lost soon.
I might not lose motivation if I had a place to walk. Unfortunately, that’s not available. I often think of going for a morning walk outside my home but I fear I might not return home safe if I went out at that time.
My husband told me that if walking is not an option jumping may give a good start. About a week ago, I did the jumping exercise and what happened next..... I had to take high potency pain killer.
Actually, about a month ago I had a sprain in my ankle. The pain hasn’t gone yet completely. The jumping exercise increased the pain.
I have searched some other exercises, but again, all of them cause pain in the body.
I am not afraid of the pain in muscles. Nevertheless, I fear the consequences it will bring.
That much pain and tiredness in body causes us to slow down in our activities. I have responsibilities to fulfil. I cannot quit them for some days. If I have fever for a day, I feel like the world around me turns upside down, let alone the tiredness and pain for a longer time.
I believe what I am desiring is not unattainable. Yet this prize has a high price, I need to pay.......
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This is my participation for Hive Learner’s featured contest post. The prompt is
What is the most expensive thing you want right now but can't get? Expensive doesn't have to be monetary. However, whatever it is, you just can't get it at the moment, although you know there is still the chance you can get it in future. What is that thing? And how do you plan on working toward it?
