Sometimes, when contemplating a change, we spend far too much time thinking about it and it never actually gets done. Why? Because we want to do it perfectly or not at all. We research all of the diet plans that we can to find the "perfect" one for us. We don't want to go to the gym yet, because we need to lose a few pounds before we can be seen in our workout shorts. If we finally take the plunge and then have a bad day, we feel worthless, convinced that we don't have what it takes to make this change. How self-defeating is that?
No matter what change you are making, it is about taking it one step at a time. Yes, you should do a little research before you begin- read a few articles or books orconsult with someone who has already made the change. This can give you a sense of confidence and help you to set goals for yourself. But please don't get stuck in this stage!
Ultimately, making a change is not about perfection. It's the little things that you do that add up day after day. If you can choose a new behavior 80-90% of the time, your life will shift in dramatic ways. So think about the quality that making this change will give you. If your goal is to lose weight, the quality you may be trying to attain is healthy and moderate in food choices. Visualize what this looks like. What choices is a healthy person making? What are they eating? Where are they eating? What do they do when they are offered seconds? Choose one of these behaviors and try it on for size today. As you do this more and more often, it will become comfortable, exercise the areas of your brain responsible for delayed gratification and impulse control, and help you develop confidence in your ability to control your weight and your health.
Today, choose one healthy behavior and practice it. See how it feels. See whether you feel like doing it again tomorrow.
I like this...make one decision/choice at a time. Thank you.
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