8/24/13

It’s true (and unfortunate) that what we want and what we’re
committed to achieving are often very different things.

What a lot of us have in fact, is a wish list for our life and body,
instead of a concrete plan.

And most of us are far more comfortable with the idea of success
than we are with actually doing what’s required to get there.

That’s because it CAN at times be uncomfortable. Even confronting.
And many people are afraid of that thought.

   
What many of us don’t realize, is that once you make the
initial effort and TAKE action, it gets EASIER every single
day. Until, lo and behold, you actually ENJOY eating clean,
healthy foods. You enjoy challenging your body with fun and
exciting workouts. You even enjoy looking in the mirror and
seeing the phenomenal changes taking place.

Then you suddenly wonder why the heck it took so long
to get started on living the life you'd always DREAMED of
– of having a body you are PROUD of.

The first step is to educate yourself about nutrition - commit to eating for nutrition.
 Stop the nutrition -free eating.  Be conscious about your eating and plan ahead.
Stop looking a the latest trend diet or potion.
 
Just begin adding more vegies to your diet (at all meals), make the time to cook a protein breakfast, plan your mid morn and afternoon snacks (don't miss these "meals", its important not to become over hungry) -
eg.  organic greek yoghurt
 or a  small serving of fruit
 or vegies sticks and hummus
or  raw or activated nuts
or protein smoothie

Include protein in your lunch and dinner.
 Drink plenty of water, green/herbal teas.

The only place you really need will power is when you are at the supermarket - if the bad choices don't come home then half the battle is won!  If you find yourself spending ages reading all the labels, perhaps you are looking at the wrong foods!

I like this idea where you  work on every 9th meal is a cheat meal choice - so that means 4 times per week you can relax and have a "treat" when you plan to eat 5-6 "meals" per day to keep your metabolism firing along.

Spend time working on loving yourself and accepting your body - you are the shape you are, just as your natural hair colour is your genetic inheritance, so is the length and shape of your legs, arms, torso etc...

You can't keep talking negatively to yourself and then expect your body to change.  Change your outlook and your attitude towards yourself and commit to eating better, most of the time.