Have you ever noticed how “diets” are a roller coaster?\u00a0 Your up and then down, then your okay, and then back up and down.\u00a0 You get my point right?\u00a0\u00a0 Why is it, the minute we say “oh I can’t have that because……”, we start craving whatever the item is even more?<\/p>\n
I’m not a psychologist or a medical doctor but I assume this happens for many reasons. I’m sure our body get’s use’s to something and then looks for it.\u00a0 60% of the human body is made up of water.\u00a0 Amazing really.\u00a0 Now most of us don’t drink water because it lacks “flavor” or “fizz”.\u00a0 We find it tasteless.\u00a0 Yet on a really hot day, or after a work out, most people will grab water first and then chase it with another beverage.\u00a0 Why? Because the body is craving it.<\/p>\n
I wonder if that’s true of foods.\u00a0 We all have our favorites.\u00a0 Maybe we like the smell, the texture or the taste, maybe even the color makes us smile.\u00a0 So when we see it, or smell we get excited and want it. In fact we can almost taste it!\u00a0 So now were thinking, “but it’s too many points, or I’m on a diet, so I can’t have it”.\u00a0 So now we want it even more.<\/p>\n
I think I’m on the right track here.\u00a0 So I say why not just have it.\u00a0 Portion control and exercise are always the key.\u00a0 As long as we read the label on the food and follow the guide lines for portion control, we have half the battle beaten.\u00a0 If we stop thinking that lifting the remote control is movement and actually get up and move…now were working on the exercise\u00a0 part.<\/p>\n
I can’t recall if it was a talk show or a magazine article that suggested some tips on keeping your body moving, thus burning some calories.\u00a0 Okay not like the work out in the gym or anything, but it’s something.\u00a0 Anyway it was suggested that during the commercials of your favorite T.V. show, get up and jog in place until all the commercials are over.\u00a0 Then do it again when the show breaks again, or do jumping jacks.\u00a0 Something is better than nothing.\u00a0 The walk to the kitchen or snack cabinet wont count.\u00a0 Get your heart moving.\u00a0 Once you start that, you may think about going for an early morning walk, or a late evening stroll.\u00a0 You might even get excited about going to the gym.<\/p>\n
It’s all about tricking the brain.\u00a0 At least in my opinion.\u00a0 So when your craving something eat it, but be mindful of how much. Drink, but think about how much and keep moving. Baby steps is what it takes.\u00a0 When you fall off, just get back on. Tell yourself it’s okay and move on.<\/p>\n
Life is much like weight loss, so hang on for the ride. Even the best of us go up and down with weight, it’s just a matter of how much and what you do about it later.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Have you ever noticed how “diets” are a roller coaster?\u00a0 Your up and then down, then your okay, and then back up and down.\u00a0 You get my point right?\u00a0\u00a0 Why is it, the minute we say “oh I can’t have … Continue reading