For many fitness minded individuals a goal is to achieve and or maintain an ideal body weight. The reasons one's weight becomes above ideal are multifaceted.  For some their sedentary job leaves little room for splurging on calories. For others the issue is portion control and for many depression, which leads to seeking pleasure from food. In every person I've had the pleasure to work with in the past 20 years, weight gain has been a combination of these factors, and in every person it is always as simple as eating less and moving more. Although this sounds like an easy formula to manipulate, doing so involves lifestyle change, and change is difficult. The mind is very powerful and habits are quickly learned and not so quickly broken. An example would be eating a large supper and then snacking on the couch before bed. It doesn't take the mind/body long to recognize this pattern and tell you ,"we need a little something sweet or salty after supper- it's been a challenging day and we deserve this." 

 

For the person wanting to change their body composition (fat to lean ratio) it really comes down to willpower. Looking oneself in the eye and asking, "What do I really want and how will I feel about this." For example I want to fit into a size 33 waist pant and if I eat this bag of snacks I will feel so undisciplined. Willpower also involves changing those patterns. Instead of eating another 300 calorie snack you march up the stairs and brush your teeth, thereby declaring, "I am done eating today." It also may involve changing from a foot long sub on white bread with extra mayo to a 6" on whole wheat with all the vegetables and spicy mustard. Finally it may involve the disciple to change your activity patterns and maybe those of your family. For example instead of spending yet another 2 hours staring at the TV and not saying a word to each other, you plan a 20-30 min walk in a scenic park or downtown area and a game of Apple to Apples afterward. Perhaps you make a commitment and get everyone's bike tuned up or buy new ones and start making evening and weekend rides the new pattern. Before you know it your exploring areas within 5 miles of your house you never knew existed. 

 

Spirit, Body and Mind - are you being the person you want to be in each of these areas? Choose to make small changes. Write some goals and be disciplined. The rewards are- well - so rewarding.

 

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