Healthy eating: Memes for the rest of us

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This Lenten season, I’ve committed to doubling down on healthy eating and exercise.

Four weeks in, I’m actually doing fairly well and have even managed to drop a few pounds. But that’s not to say it’s been easy.

So I appreciate the abundance of memes that express empathy for my struggle, and can’t resist sharing some of them. Enjoy.

47 thoughts on “Healthy eating: Memes for the rest of us”

  8. I’ve started on the weight loss journey too. I really started last December and the weight loss part is slow going but physically and mentally I’m feeling better. Here’s what I’m doing. As far as eating goes I haven’t changed so much what I eat as how much, although I did stop putting sweetener in my coffee. I realized that I don’t need to eat until I’m full – only until I’m satisfied. For example, for breakfast I will eat a fried egg but instead of two pieces of toast I will have one piece and instead of three pieces of bacon I will have two and only half a glass of orange juice. I’ve cut back similarly at lunch and dinner. I’ve also started eating more salads and fresh fruit (especially apples and pears). I still eat dessert usually once a day but only enough to satisfy and I find that to be about 3-5 bites. For exercise I’ve started riding my recumbent bike. In December I only did 20 min 3 days a week. In January I did 20-30 minutes about 5 days a week. Now I’m doing about 30 minutes 5-7 days a week. I have found that I can always find an excuse not to ride so I have to make it a priority (other things can wait). I’m down about 9 pounds since Feb 1st and I’m feeling better. I still have a long way to go but it does seem to be working.

    P.S. I also got some laughs from this.

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    • Good job! During Lent, I’ve been focused on not doing all the random nibbling I usually do between meals, plus adding fruits and veggies to meals. Plus Pete and I have been adding an exercise session each day, either yoga or walking. So far I’ve dropped about six pounds. I have a LONG way to go, but six pounds is a start.

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      • Sounds like you are doing great. I think the key is making little changes that work for us and making sure exercise is a priority. This is a case where slow but steady wins. 🙂

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  11. I so needed a laugh and you brought that with your post. My husband and I try to exercise inside because up where we live it just too cold to walk outside unless you want frozen face. We talked about joining a gym but the nearest is about 30 miles away. But as I said in my latest post, I am content where I am. I lost quite a bit of weight last year due to bad health and 4 hospital stays, covid for 2nd time. I still do not have taste back, my singing voice or my strength. I feel health at this time and working on keeping it. Blessings

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