{ Article} The Biggest Weight Loss Excuse Of All Time
Published: Tue, 04/12/16
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Most of us have a grab bag of excuses why we can’t lose weight and get healthy. These can range from having a lousy job, or blaming our
overeating on the weather, our hormones, our parents or other relationships, genetics, or the food industry for making food so readily available to us.
But at some point, if we want our lives to change, we must own and take responsibility for our choices and behavior. We have to see our excuses for what they are: a way to justify and rationalize our overeating and bad
habits.
The same goes for exercise and engaging in self-care. The number one weight loss excuse given is being too busy and not having enough time. Ask yourself this: How much time do you devote to overeating and your bad habits? How much time do you waste on Facebook, TV, email, and surfing the internet? The truth is you will always find the time for what's really important to
you.
Eating well and exercise has to be made a priority - a nonnegotiable - like brushing your teeth. If you don't have much time to cook or don't have much cooking experience, there are numerous cookbooks that are designed for busy people including, I Can't Believe It's Not Fattening!: Over 150 Ridiculously Easy Recipes for the Super Busy, by Devin
Alexander.
It all boils down to planning and being organized. Create a simple meal plan for 5 days a week that includes enough for leftovers. Buy your protein sources on sale and in bulk. Wrap individually and keep frozen chops, chicken breasts, ground turkey, and other lean meats and fish in the freezer and pull out in the morning or the night before to thaw. Shop for fresh fruits and
vegetables once a week.
If you don't or won't cook at all, check into premade and frozen meals at your local supermarket or Trader Joe's. You may also want to check into meal preparation places or healthy meal delivery
services.
People also tend to think self-care is time consuming but that’s not true. Going to bed 30 min. earlier and waking up 30-45 min. earlier can make a big difference. You can spend this time exercising at home or at a gym or class, and on alternate days, use the time for meditation, journaling, yoga, etc. This can help you start your day feeling nurtured and
grounded.
If you don't even have time for that, you can also split your exercise sessions into 2 10 minute workouts during the day. Studies show that 2 daily 10 minute aerobic workouts, such as walking, have the same benefits as a longer 20 min. workout.
Yes, taking
care of yourself takes time, but it all boils down to how important taking good care of yourself really is. You can say how much you want to lose weight and get healthy, but if you’re not willing to walk the talk, you really don’t want it that much. Your actions will always reveal your priorities. And unless you’re willing to make yourself a priority, that weight loss dream of yours will remain forever a distant
dream.
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