Eating for Pleasure diet

[chittychattykathy]

First off I would say that portion size is the #1 problem here in the USA-- you can eat anything and stay trim-- just not 18oz of it. I try to eat small dishes, five or six times a day, keep to the "fist size" portions of meat and I really try not to eat after seven. Hard to do when you are out with wine people at ten!
I also drink a ton of water and various decaf teas-- hydration, for me at least, is #1.
When, like now, I am feeling out of shape, I cut all processed food out for a month or so-- amazing how much better you feel!

As far as gyms go, I agree with all the above! My biggest pet peeve after cleanliness/temp is the safety of the members. I am constantly seeing people in weight rooms using equipment in potentially dangerous ways. I.e.- bench pressing without a spot or using a machine with the seat at the wrong height. I think all gyms should keep a much better eye on members while they work out, offer "free" limited on the spot training and that members should be "checked out" on equipment before being able to use it...
I also believe that all gyms should have an AED (defibrillator) this is a real biggie. Ask if yours does-- if they don't tell them to get on the ball! They do not cost very much compared to what they can do!

Anyway,
By the time everyone is here this summer I will have done my first "century" ride on my bike and a three-day walk for breast cancer. This after being a trainer at a gym and them going the last few years without a regular program-- hated that!
For me, having those goals seems to help me on those days when I just do not want to go to the gym but know... No excuse! I have all I need to work out with here at home-- me.

BTW-- I 've been to France a few times... and there are lots of "fat" women there. (Probably not eating French food though. lol)