Here’s what I know.
I know: Quick radical change does not work. NO diet will work forever. And adopting a radical new exercise program will NOT stick.
I know: We are overly critical and we love a numeric goal.
I know: It is common to yearn for quick change. We also feel that the quick change will give us “footing” to keep moving forward. I often hear that if we even try or taste particular foods we could spiral out of control. Here’s what I know about this – these are issues not about food selection, but about over indulgence. Therefore, we must address the overindulgence, not the food.
I know: Every excuse we tell ourselves, steals a piece of our personal power.
I know: We talk a lot about wanting a different shape – to be a size 8, to weigh 125, to fit into the jeans we wore before we had kids. But rarely do we mention that we want “ease” of mind.
I know: When I have seen people make significant changes in their lifestyles (me included), there is a “flow” that occurs. An “ease” of thought about what you’re eating, how you look, how you feel, when you’ll exercise. You operate “as” your healthy ideal. It does not require work; it is just who you are. This is our goal.
You know a whole lot! All of these are true, and the last one especially rings true for me. I don't need to be a size 8, but I do need that "flow" and that "ease" - life feels a whole lot better when I have that, and the other goals don't feel as important. That is, until I convince myself otherwise, which I always do. *sigh*
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