So, the deadline for the art of my new novel has been pushed up to…as soon as possible. I’m still determined to do my best quality work; however I know how this song goes. As my illustration activity level escalates to full capacity, my physical activity level diminishes to nonexistence; and #3 of the ten things I’ve learned becomes an unwelcome reality. It is inevitable—the shorter the deadline, the more unhealthier (and chubbier) I become.
And even though I foresee my fatty future, I seem unable to change it. Because not only do I spend my waking hours sedentarily sitting, my eating habits become appalling. My creative brain cells demand candy and pizza, calling labor strikes if I resist. The truth is I am completely unable to create well for extended periods of time unless fueled by unhealthy, high fat food. My focus seems to be sugar driven-- if I remember correctly I was on about three bags of candied ginger a day while writing WHERE THE MOUNTAIN MEETS THE MOON. I shudder to think what is upcoming...
If anyone has any helpful tips (other than hitting the gym like a maniac when my deadline is over) I'd be thrilled to hear them!
4 comments:
There are worse things in the world than being chubby, Grace. Don't stress about it.
Ice cream - lots of ice cream!
Lily is quite envious of your diet.
Love your illustration style, Grace!
When I retired from a career in illustration, I thought I'd change my lifestyle and become slim 'n' trim again, but now I live on the computer and that's not good.
I'll start tomorrow - (yeah, right...) LOL
heya pacy! from japan! it's Sylvia! dont worry i am getting fatty too! but hmmm, one thing i realized while living here in japan is i naturally got skinny just cuz there IS no pizza or pasta here... all i eat is rice, fish, whatever else i can grab a hold of... but I miss my burritos and pizzas, and french fries... ; ; Hope you are doing well～ love, SYlvia
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