At other times I eat pizza

I'm a fairly sensible eater, sure, I talk about eating copious amounts of donuts and snacks but the reality is I don't; They're sometimes foods I approach with relative caution considering I am diabetic - A well maintained diabetic, but diabetic all the same. I think about what I eat, watch sugar intake [comes easily] and limit carbohydrates [not so easy] despite loving carbohydrates: Bread, pasta, rice and potatoes; The usual suspects.

During my working week I'm on-point with that strategy although my evening meal [mostly weekends] is often a little more carb-friendly. Saying no most often allows a relaxed approach occasionally; Discipline mostly but a little naughtiness at times - Some balance. Life is too short not to partake of some simple pleasures at times right?

I've always been reasonably fit and whilst I don't have a rock-hard-body these days it's passable and serves my purpose. Besides the diabetes thing, trashed back and other injuries and pains sustained along life's journey I'm in pretty decent shape...For a 51 year old dinosaur anyway. There's things I can't do, and things I probably shouldn't do that I actually can, so I'm accepting of the situation. Again, life's too short to get too stressed.

Having said all that I'll admit to putting focus on how I look from a body perspective because there isn't any hope for the face! Part of the way I eat is angled towards that end.

It's a physical health thing but there's other scenarios one must consider when getting older as well; One's mind and body isn't always going to be as supple and fit as it once was so I put effort into exercise and eating habits to support my physical health which assists my emotional health in turn. Healthy body, healthy mind and all that.

I could eat carbohydrate-loaded food all day everyday but I'd get fat, to put it bluntly, and I don't want to do so. That additional weight may set off a chain-reaction that could cause complications or even shorten my life - Not something I'm willing to accept because when the lights go out it's dark; It's the end.

This is not to mention the emotional state of mind over-eating and being overweight may place me in; Also an important factor. If I feel that I look ok and am healthy then I'm happier, and being happier makes me take care of myself better.

I take a balanced approach to it saying no to the bad stuff most often, hard as it may be, and indulging at other times with a fairly high level of activity on a daily basis - A minimum of 90-minute hikes in the scrub, weights and stretching with additional walking in between. [Hiking and walking are different things to me with hiking being far more strenuous.] I run and gun at the range, kayak and generally keep moving pretty well - I'm fairly active.

This approach seems to work for me, keeps me somewhat trim, if not totally terrific, and helps to keep my attitude and emotional well-being on track.

I know people who feed themselves positive quotes from the social medias thinking they're feeding themselves the right stuff but whilst quotes can be a nice boost they only have value when applied in conjunction with action. A quote telling me how amazing I am whilst dying of diabetes-related complications and bad habits would not help much right?

I tend not to care too much about how another person runs their life unless it's someone I love and value and even then it's a choice they make independently of others I guess.

It's none of my business how well or badly a person approaches their life but it amazes me at how poorly some treat themselves. It's as if they think themselves invincible or untouchable. Some act with impunity and no fear of complication or implication.

I'm not invincible so I take care, mostly, and feel content that those carbs are sometimes best left on the plate as much as I want to smash down mashed potatoes all day every day! Moderation, balance, give and take, discipline, whatever one calls it, I have to apply it to my life, and I do...Mostly.

At other times I eat pizza and really fucking enjoy it! 😁

Drop me a line and let me know what your approach is and how you tackle things from a health/lifestyle perspective. Do you agree with me or think I'm a total idiot - You can say if you like, I don't mind. Do you exercise and eat with your present and future in mind or have a different plan? How have you managed your diet and exercise plan over the pandemic situation and have you had to make adjustments? Let me know below...Or just tell me how good carbs are and what particular carb-foods you like to devour!