by Sandra Garth
How’d the first set of common sense rules sit with you? Hey don’t shoot the messenger, I’m just trying to help. Following these practical tips can save you time, money and frustration. Tally ho!
- Tune in to Eat Less. Music soothes the savage beast and it can set the mood for overindulgence. Mid-tempo music keeps you at an even keel. Slower, mellow music relaxes you your resolve, leading you to think one more bite or drink won’t hurt.
- Throw Them Out. Not your relatives, your fat clothes. Don’t leave them in the closet or drawer as a reminder. Having an alternate wardrobe waiting in the event you regain the loss weight is not a good motivator.
- Get Over Yourself. Optimal health and fitness is serious business, but the rest of the world is still going on. While you are in the process get your mind off yourself and do something for someone else. Plant a tree, read to preschoolers or just smile and passersby.
- Be Grateful. Appreciation for what you have, however miniscule you think it may be goes a long way. You may not be happy with your present weight and current level of fitness but you’re alive and can do something about it.
- What Did You Say? Thunder thighs, bubble butt. Lose the negative terms of endearment. Stop reinforcing what you don’t like and praise what you do. Yes, your eyes are very pretty.
- Step Off. Quit weighing yourself 2-3 times a day. Once a week, same day and same time will do. To often the numbers on the scale set the tone of our day. Keep in mind that most scales read in pounds and that ¼ - ½ pound you lost won’t show. Also the muscle you are gaining might register as weight gain.
- Flavor Flav. When it comes to healthy eating this is where it’s at. What’s in your spice cabinet? Salt, pepper and that bottle of Worcestershire sauce that you aren’t doing anything with. Experiment with different sauces and spices to add variety and keep the meals interesting.
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