Step 6
Step 6
Take it easy.
Unless you are excited to be following a very specific diet and exercise plan, do not try and change too much too fast. If you have been eating poorly and not exercising, both your body and your mind will have a lot of adjusting to do.
All the sugar and fat were actually quite enjoyable, and sitting on the couch didn’t feel too bad, either. If you try and change everything too quickly the odds are greater that you will feel bad, get discouraged, and give up. So be patient.
A time will come when a healthy snack will taste as good as the junk food you felt bad about eating, and you will look forward to your regular exercise. For better or worse, we can become addicted to just about anything. It’s certainly “for better” when it’s eating well and exercising.
January 23rd, 2006 at 6:56 am
I don’t guess I’ve ever developed the “problem” of being addicted to any kind of exercise. I just don’t think it’s that fun.
January 23rd, 2006 at 7:57 am
It is true that someday a healthy snack will be just as good and fulfilling as a junk food snack. It just takes time (like the post said) and it is an acquiring of taste. I can’t tell the difference between low fat and full fat anymore. I CAN tell the difference between fat free and full fat but only if they are sitting right next to each other (ex: the chip dip from saturday). So, hang in there! You will be able to train your mouth/brain/body to love the lower fat versions of your favorite foods someday soon! I be able to pick up a carrot or piece of fruit and enjoy it just as much as a Dorito.
January 23rd, 2006 at 10:38 am
I sure hope so Kristi.
January 23rd, 2006 at 12:42 pm
hey what happened to our website ?
it wont let me acess the big loser
website…whats wrong ?
January 23rd, 2006 at 9:11 pm
I’m getting there. I have decided also that when I can I am gonna do some sort of quick exercise when I want to eat something not in my plan.