CHOOSE YOUR HARD!
Losing weight is hard.
There I said it! I know! I know!
When people are losing weight, especially a lot of weight, some of them
act like they never eat badly, they never do everything wrong, it’s just so
easy peasy. Sometimes they may even make
you feel like they are judging you because you have not been “perfect”.
Well, I’ll tell you, that is a big FAT lie! Sure some days do not take effort. Sometimes you don’t even think about food or
eating. But other days, well, it is all
you think about. If losing weight were
so easy peasy, wouldn’t we have all accomplished our goals the first time we
tried? Or the 10th time? Or the 100th time? Don’t embrace those that would thwart your
efforts. If you eat something you
shouldn’t or eat too much, just remember, it isn’t a failure unless you stay
where you are. Get back up and keep
moving forward!
Here are the things that you need to do if you want to lose
weight and some of these make losing weight much easier.
1.
Eat whole foods.
Cook at home. When you eat out,
you don’t know what they add to your food that pumps up the calories.
2.
If you tend to overeat, then portion your food
out. When it is gone, it is gone.
3.
Stay away from processed food. Start looking at labels. First of all, the best food are the ones with
one ingredient, like vegetables, fruits, etc.
When you look at a label, what are the first three ingredients? If you don’t know what any of those are, pass
it by.
4.
Drink water.
Your body is 60% water. If you
get to the point of feeling thirsty, you are already de-hydrated. Water helps with digestion; helps your bowels
to move, helps your skin look better and feel better. You cannot live without water. It’s the best thing you can drink.
5.
Find activities that do not include food. You can go to the movies and not buy anything
to eat. Theaters have convinced us that
movies just aren’t the same without food.
Lol Try it! Instead of celebrating an occasion by going
out to eat, go bowling, or miniature golfing.
Leave the food for your mealtime.
6.
Have healthy snacks already made up and
available for those times you want to gnaw your hand off! J We’ve all been there!
7.
Start moving!
You don’t have to run a marathon or walk a 5K. Just start moving. Whatever movement you choose or for how long,
it will help your body. Start with 5
minutes a day. Increase 5 minutes a day
every week. In 6 weeks you will be
exercising 30 minutes a day. And here’s a
little secret: When you start moving (or
exercising) your brain releases endorphins which make you feel good. You start to enjoy moving and want to do it
more. Oh, and here is another idea: When you go shopping, don’t spend your time
looking for a parking space right by the door.
Park at that back. Every little
bit helps.
8.
No matter what struggles you have with your
weight loss program, use this as your mantra:
I WILL NEVER GIVE UP!
9.
I know I can do this!
You can do it too! I want to stop
feeling like that hamster on the wheel of dieting. I want off!
I want to be healthy and live healthy.
I’m determined to make this my last weight loss journey. If I falter, I will get back up. I refuse to listen to anyone who tries to put
me down or keep me from reaching my goals.
I know what my goal is and I am focused.
Watch out baby, I’m in this to the end!
Copyrighted 2014
caryn Cannatella
www.caryncann.com
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