Stop Obsessing About Your Weight
Losing weight is one of the most popular New Year's resolutions. Yet, you cannot control your weight. Do you disagree with that statement? Okay, go stand on a scale and decide to lose five pounds.
How'd that work out for you? Did your weight drop on command, or did it not budge?
It didn't budge. And yet you obsess about your weight as if you could magically control it.
The good news is that you have complete control over a couple of important things that influence your weight, namely your choices regarding what you eat and when you exercise.
Take a minute to think back over the last three years of your life. What types of foods did you eat most often? How intensely did you exercise, for how long and how often?
Now look at yourself in a full-length mirror. You are looking directly at the result of your past choices.
If you're not satisfied with what you see, then it's time to start making different choices about food and exercise. Here are some suggestions:
Choices about food...
- Choose to eat wholesome foods that nourish your body.
- Choose to only eat when you're hungry and to stop eating when you're full.
- Choose to not eat junk food, sugary drinks or sweets.
- Choose to eat a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables every day.
Choices about exercise...
- Choose to get up early in the morning to invest an hour of time in exercise.
- Choose to be consistent with your workout schedule, giving exercise the same importance as a doctor's appointment.
- Choose to change your workout routine often, to always keep your muscles guessing.
- Choose to push yourself to new levels of intensity, in order to strengthen and tone your muscles.
Don't spend another minute obsessing about the number on your scale. Focus your energy on the choices you make regarding what you eat and how you exercise. To help you get started, here's a delicious and nutritious vegetable side dish recipe that's easy to make. Just add a serving of lean protein to create a healthy meal.
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