Mind Over Body

Im determined to add posts more often, there just doesn't seem to be enough time in the day but here I am writing my random thoughts. So I was thinking about the mind-body coralation and how we often make deals with ourselves when it comes to weight loss or try to convince ourselves we are on track when we aren't. If you aren't ready to make a lifestyle change you will not be successful in your weight loss journey. Sure you may lose weight for an event or vacation but it will pile back on the minute you go back to your old habits. Prepare yourself mentally and everything else will fall into place. Be realistic with what you want to achieve and take it a day at a time. Encourage yourself at every turn and dont let minor setbacks derail you. The weight loss journey can be filled with a range of emotions especially if food is an emotional outlet for you. Seek alternatives to fill the space that you were filling with food at happy or sad times. As I've said before celebrations are often filled with food and not the light and healthy kind. Also prepare yourself mentally to be one step ahead of the game whenever you know you will be in a social setting where you may be tempted! Especially in a buffet setting! Scan what your food choices are and don't feel rushed to fill your plate just because others are waiting! Screw them! They can wait trust me no one is going to pass out from hunger. Grab the appetizer size plate not the dinner plate and look for fresh fruit and fresh veggies, lean protein and bypass the doorstop dinner rolls, avoid anything that looks like it came out of a can. If you can have a glass of water before you even go to get some food and pop a piece of gum in your mouth it works wonders for keeping away cravings. Also scan the room look for the people who are spilling out of their chairs and whose buttons look like they could popped at any moment creating a severe eye injury for someone then look to see what they have on their plate and don't get any of it. Yeah may sound a little harsh to some but again it's a mind game and you are your biggest obstacle in the battle to keep your body lean and healthy! Bon appettit!