Baby Steps
I’ve been watching a little television (I’m home this week), and it’s amazing how many ads there are for diets and exercise equipment. Of course, each offers more amazing results than the last.
I’m not saying that these don’t work. It’s probably just the opposite, really. I bet most of them work, if you stick to it. But that’s the kicker, isn’t it? You know if you lift weights, job, bike, or completely change your eating habits you’ll lose weight and get fit. It’ll be your dream come true, right?
Sure, I know that too, but the problem is, it’s easier said than done. I know that I should snack on raw veggies, but chocolate TASTES better. I know that I should be walking on the treadmill, but what I want to do is kick back and relax. I bet you’re the same. Most people are. We want to do what’s fun, and dieting and exercise just aren’t.
Of course, I’d also like to be able to shop without getting depressed. I’d like to go to the doctor without being reminded that I need to lose weight. Most of all, I’d like to feel that I’m getting healthier day by day, not the opposite.
The million dollar question is… how? How can I, or you, resolve the desire to have fun and do what you want with the desire to be healthy and look good?
What I’m going to do is take small steps (baby steps, if you like) to achieving that. I know from experience that I won’t (I won’t say can’t) stick with a complete diet change, but I can make small changes that don’t make me feel deprived. I also know that I won’t stick with an exercise regimen that drastically alters my schedule, or that leaves me exhausted and in pain, but I can make small changes to my schedule that put more activity in my day.
So…that’s my plan.
- Small diet changes in the form of weekly habits.
- Small increases in activity that will gradually get me more active.
Do I plan on losing pounds and pounds in no time flat? No, I don’t. I don’t have any illusions that the weight will come off quickly, but this time next month, or next year, I DO plan on being lighter and healthier than I am now.
If you’re interested in doing the same, post a comment to let everyone know you’re reading.
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