Change Your Thinking about Food, Exercise, and Yourself |
Let’s face it, it can be challenging to change the way we think. Whether it’s our attitude toward exercise or the way we eat, change is tough. But, it’s important to remember that our thoughts drive what we do. If we think that exercise won’t benefit us, we’re likely to keep those tennis shoes in the box. If we think that exercising will help us burn off those cake and pizza calories, we’re unlikely to change our eating habits and ultimately not reach our goals. Changing the way we think will contribute to our weight management success. |
Here are some tips for changing the way you think: |
- Make a firm choice to get serious about your health. Be committed, empowered, and go for it!
- Make your health one of your main concerns! Your health, well-being, and life should be a priority. It’s time to start taking care of YOU!
- Realize that you have control over your weight. With healthy eating, becoming physically active, and staying motivated, you’re going to be successful in your weight management efforts.
- Be aware that eating and other lifestyle behaviors have been learned. Habits can be replaced or changed.
- Think Positively! When you replace your negative thoughts with positive ones, you’re going to see it pay off and you’ll reach those goals.
- Tell yourself you are worth the effort! Because, really, you are!
- Recognize that you can increase your energy and well-being through physical activity. Get ready; you’re going to feel like a kid again!
- Know that eating and physical activity need to be balanced. You have the power to tip the scales. Writing everything down in your Food and Physical Activity Diary will help you keep track of the calories you eat and the amount of exercise you get each day.
- Know that weight management is a way to be good to yourself. Make it a life-long effort. It’s a marathon, not a sprint. This is your lifestyle change that will remain a central focus for the rest of your life.
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