seeing yourself consistently in the mirror or the shower,
and the kitchen is the place where you prepare your
food, and the visuals should impact what you prepare for
your meals. It may be necessary to relocate pictures or
quotes after a month or so, as you become blind to them
like the nationals who no longer notice the remnants
of ancient Rome surrounding them, but that exist on
every corner of the modern city. Keep your environment
current so that it readily will grab your attention.
Just like massive weed mounds that threaten to overtake
your landscape beds and destroy your labors to create a
paradise around you, initiating and maintaining change
requires upkeep, and to be honest, to keep this change
moving, you have to walk the walk and talk the talk
until this way of healthy eating becomes second
nature, and something you
don’t h ave to consciously
think about. Slowly start
your quest. Wholeheartedly
try two full days a week only
eating fresh, healthy meals. As
you become comfortable, see if you
can’t increase the number of days that
your eating is clean and salubrious. It
is quintessential to read a couple fitness
magazines to bone up on working out,
improving technique, acquiring recipes,
and even how to get started. The more you
immerse yourself in messages that promote
healthy eating, the more you are permeated
with good decisions. Hearing and seeing fellow
strugglers is inspirational, and it goes to show you
are not the only one trying to improve your situation.
See, read and think to commit to the reason you chose
to work out and eat right. Eventually, your choices
will carry over to more full days of clean eating,
and you’ll experience a change in your overall
living. Sustainable change is gradual; Take it
slow and steady. Write out positive notes for
working out: “Sweat is just your fat crying.” Choose
quotes that you connect with and will inspire you.
maintain your involvement. Being involved means you are
at the controls and you are taking charge of your decision
because you are actively taking part in the process. The
more you’re invested, the more vested you become, which
keeps you on the straight and narrow with your desire
for change. Create some ground rules; Finish your last
meal two to three hours before bedtime, have cucumber
water or flavored water available to drink, and rule that
the kitchen is closed after the evening meal. This will give
you the perfect reason to say no to any nighttime cravings.
Following this brief outline to initiate change
in your life can be applied to anything
you desire. While structure is
necessary, the sky’s the limit.
Finally, support your decision with healthy food
in the fridge. When the snacky monster rears its
nasty head, be prepared with healthy items on
your plan. There are several ways to attack when
the monster comes a calling. Teach yourself to
trade out poor habits like grabbing whatever sweet or
salty snack is available, and instead, reach for pre-cut
fruit portioned into serving-size containers. Keep that
monster at bay by taking a walk or drinking a big glass
of fruit or citrus-infused water. Of course, it will take
some preparation on your part, but in doing so, you
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