We are a few weeks into January; The month where most people have set resolutions and intentions of getting healthy and “getting back on track” after indulging over the holidays. But a few weeks in is also where the newness and excitement of starting a new “diet” has started to wear off and we’re wondering if it’s even worth it and maybe we should just binge eat some tacos and margaritas and start back on Monday. Or in March because that’s still time to “get in shape” before summer.
There is nothing wrong with wanting to improve your health and setting goals to do so, but what’s most important is not necessarily how you’re trying to improve your health but why. Is it because you indulged all through the holidays (reward) and now it’s time to restrict (punish) your way through January? Are you back in the gym and moving because it feels good to sweat or are you there on the elliptical trying to “burn off” all the Christmas cookies you ate? If you want to get off the yo-yo diet train, and stop the reward/punish cycle, then you have to start with mindset. Shift your mindset about your why. Eat healthy foods because they make you feel good and give you energy, and a positive mood. (It’s important to find out which foods make you feel this way. ) Find healthier recipes for your favorite foods and eat those. Don’t eat food you don’t love. Between Pinterest and all the healthy food bloggers on the web, there is no reason to not eat delicious food that is also healthy. I’m doing Whole30 (which can be viewed as restrictive but I choose to view it as eating in way that makes me feel my best, because it does) and I am eating foods I love for every single meal. Move your body because you love meeting your girlfriends at Zumba and laughing at each other, run because you like the peace and time for podcasts or good music. Find things you enjoy doing that will get you moving and do those and stop doing exercise you hate. (Punishing yourself) Shift your mindset. Shift your perception of what “healthy” is because it is NOT deprivation, restriction, or punishment. Shift your reasoning for why you’re doing what you’re doing to her healthy. Do it for overall health, do it for a long term solution to health problems, do it for your children. Find a reason that’s more sustainable than just wanting to be smaller or get ready for summer.
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AuthorChloe is a holistic nutritionist, certified Whole30 coach, certified personal trainer, and Beautycounter consultant who loves all things: food, fitness, wellness, outdoor, dog, and non-toxic living related. (especially people) She's on the hunt for optimal, yet sustainable health and happiness, and enjoys sharing her learning's and experiences with everyone who wants to listen. And some who don't. Archives
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