After the holidays a few years back, I was talking to an employee in our supermarket.
“It’s funny,” he said. “From Thanksgiving through Christmas, we can’t keep eggnog stocked fast enough. The day after New Year’s, we can’t hardly give it away.”
For sure, this is the time of year many of us want to make better choices. Consider these ideas:
Decide if you are ready to make a change. Wanting to get in shape is one thing. Being ready to really do it is another. Be honest. Is this a good time to tackle something new?
Wanting to get in shape is one thing. Being ready to really do it is another. Be honest. Is this a good time to tackle something new? If so, specify the behavior you want to change. “I’m going to eat better this year” doesn’t cut it. A better mindset identifies exactly how you are going to do that. For example: I am going to eat at least one cup of vegetables with lunch and dinner. Or, when I want a sweet snack, I will peel and eat an orange.
“I’m going to eat better this year” doesn’t cut it. A better mindset identifies exactly how you are going to do that. For example: I am going to eat at least one cup of vegetables with lunch and dinner. Or, when I want a sweet snack, I will peel and eat an orange. If you’re trying to lose weight, be ready for the long haul. The faster weight comes off, the faster it returns with a vengeance. If your goal is to lose body fat (not precious muscle), a steady weight loss of 1 to 2 pounds a week will reap the best results.
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