Making a lifestyle change in your nutrition (I hate the
word "DIET") can be overwhelming at first. The prospect of
making this type of change in your eating habits can seem
more difficult if you are a bit of a social butterfly.
Never fear! Below are just a few "arguments" I've heard
people make about why they find it difficult to stick with
their decision to maintain a healthier eating lifestyle. Do
you see yourself in one of these examples? Check out my
response and some suggestions on how you might choose to
overcome these obstacles.
"There weren't any healthy choices available": Dining out
can be quite tricky, but it's not impossible! Most
restaurants are starting to offer healthy choice menus. But
if you are unfortunate enough to land somewhere that
doesn't offer these choices, take a close look at the menu
and "make" a healthy meal! Do you see grilled chicken or
fish anywhere on the menu? What about veggies? Don't be
afraid to make up your own meal and ask for substitutions.
Most restaurants are more than willing to make their
customer happy with these sorts of adjustments. You've just
got to ask.
"I don't have time to prepare meals": Our whole society is
seems to be in a time management crisis. I know it's
difficult. But, where there is a will, there is a way! One
method that many healthy eaters have adopted has been to
cook in bulk. For example, I cook several meals on Sundays
and Wednesdays. I pack up appropriate portions into
individual containers and put them in the fridge/freezer.
Then when I leave the house in the morning, I just grab a
few for each of my meals that day. If you have the luxury
of cooking dinner every night, try cooking an extra portion
or two for the next day's meals. Makes packing healthy
choices a snap!
"I've GOT to have (insert unhealthy addictive food choice
here... ie. Chocolate, white bread, etc...)": I've got a
question for you... do you NEED it or WANT it. If you need
it, you have what is called an addiction. Don't be
embarrassed... we all have them. I would suggest starting
to wean yourself off whatever it is that you are addicted
to. If it doesn't fit into a healthy meal plan, it probably
isn't good for you anyway. If it is just something you
WANT.... cut it out! You can easily incorporate moderation
into any healthy eating plan.
Good recommendations for weight loss aid: Hoodia Bites for
appetite control
"The peer pressure got to me... I gave in": Friends and
family can be our biggest supporters and our worst
saboteurs. They don't mean to sabotage you. More often that
not, they just don't understand. Be strong! You can do it!
Explain that what they want you to eat/drink isn't in line
with your new lifestyle... "Thank you... but NO THANK YOU!"
If they continue to push, just realize that they might be a
little jealous that they don't have the will power and
discipline to do what you're committed to. Take it as a
compliment and show em' how it's done!
I've heard many more "reasons" (excuses) than the ones
above. But these are the most common. The bottom line is,
don't let "reasons" sabotage you. YOU CAN DO ANYTHING YOU
SET YOUR MIND TO. YOU HAVE THE POWER TO LIVE A HEALTHIER
LIFESTYLE. You've just got to decide you are going to do it
and make a plan to make it happen!
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