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Just do something – Day 49

Every day, you tell yourself that you’re ready to get started on your diet or exercise plan.

But it doesn’t happen. Days or even weeks go by, and you still haven’t done a thing. [Read more…]

You gotta want to… – Day 48

If you’re serious about making changes in your life, you may have to work on your “want to” skills.

The next time you’re tempted to say “I can’t,” substitute the words “I don’t want to.” [Read more…]

Kick the can’t – Day 47

I can’t…

These two little words will almost always keep you from being successful. [Read more…]

If not food, then what? – Day 46

Once you decide to label a lot more of your food as being unimportant, you may have to replace it with something else.

Take out a piece of paper and write the numbers from 1 to 10 down the side of the page. [Read more…]

Food – important or not? – Day 45

How much do you think about food?

A little? A lot? Most of the time?

Do you finish one meal and immediately start planning what you’ll eat next? [Read more…]

It’s not the right time – Day 44

I guess it wasn’t the right time!

When you struggle with staying on your diet plan, it’s easy to excuse your bad behavior by deciding that it simply wasn’t the right time. [Read more…]

Choose to, not “have to” – Day 43

At some point, I’m sure you’ve uttered the words, “I have to lose weight” or “I have to exercise.”

The real truth is you don’t actually have to do anything. This includes going to work, cleaning the house, or even feeding the dog.

You choose to do these things because you don’t like what might happen if you don’t do them. [Read more…]

Make it matter – Day 42

Yes I care! No I don’t!

Do you ever wonder if you really care about your weight or your fitness level?

To get past this roadblock, raise the importance of your goal and make it matter. [Read more…]

Motivation is a choice – Day 41

I just can’t seem to get myself motivated!

Do these words sound familiar? Even the most dedicated dieters sometimes feel at a loss on how to get themselves going.

Although it may seem like it simply pops up unexpectedly, motivation is actually a choice. [Read more…]

Having an eating experience – Day 40

Many times the joy of eating isn’t about food as much as it’s about our social events or family get-togethers.

During these gatherings, you may find you get caught up in the experience of eating because it’s part of the fun of being with others. [Read more…]