Actions:
- Carry a water bottle with you and drink plenty of water.
- Substitute a healthy food in place of your food vice.
- Replace sedentary TV/Computer time with exercise.
One common lapse that I have noted with many people at this point is a slip in their conviction to completely eliminate their diet vice. They believe, "If I have just one, it'll be okay and won't get me off tack." Let me tell you right now, one will get you off track. The problem with this type of thinking (at least at this point) is that you haven't yet learned to do without food(s) and drink(s) that you really have no business consuming anyway.
A Need or a Want
Anytime you think you can reach for one ___________ (fill in the blank) then think to yourself, "Is this something I want or something I need?" You'll discover that you just want it instead of need it. This is the tough love part of the plan - you've got to stick to your resolve to completely rid yourself of what is unhealthy in order to reach optimal health. And the steps to this plan are only the basic ones to get you started in that direction. Again, each day as you continue on this plan, ask yourself:
- Is this a need or is this a want?
- Will this increase/decrease my level of health?
You can save yourself a lot of pain if you refer to these questions when making your choices. Eventually you will want those things that you need! And again that is the lifestyle you are striving to achieve. Your mind, body and spirit will be more balanced and motivated to seek out what's healthy all the time.
Let's review three important reasons that it's necessary to follow No TV until exercise rule!
- If you think you can do what you've always done and get a different result you are going to be let down. If you travel the same route every day and always hit the same big pothole that gives you a flat tie, then you'll probably find the same sad result if you don't alter your path.
- If you get comfortable watching your favorite show, it can turn into watching TV for the next two hours. By sticking to the No TV until exercise rule, you'll avoid this trap.
- It puts your priorities in order of importance. You must put exercise, and your health, ahead of TV on the scale of importance. If you want to reach other goals - social, financial, spiritual, personal, political, whatever - and think that exercise should be second, then you may just be losing a lot for other, undesirable gains.
What are you thinking?
3 Comments
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#1
I know my vice was to add a healthy breakfast to each day but some days are tough. I'll have to remember that a healthy breakfast will INCREASE my level of health in the long run. I have found a quick high fibre waffle spread with peanut butter and a piece of fruit is quick and portable if I am on the run.
Today my legs feel like jello - from Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred yesterday but I must admit I loved the challenge of finishing her video. -
#2
I KNOW that if my day doesn't start with exersize..... I don't do any. I have tried all kinds of things at home but they never last more than a week. The only exersize I have ever been able to stick to is when I joined a class or the gym.
I know what you mean about the jello legs! -
#3
What exercise do you do Melody?
I have to mix it up all the time - I get bored with routine..lol I have many different dvd's to choose from. I did belong to Curves up until before summer then didn't feel challenged enough and wasn't looking forward to going anymore. Figured I'd put my membership dues towards other things. Miss the socializing aspect though. 
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