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It Never Ends
"It never ends, does it?" That was a classic line from one of my clients. What she was referring to, of course, is this constant focus on exercise and nutrition. And to answer her question..No, it never ends, and you should never stop working at it:) What I want people to realize, however, is that EVERYONE works at it. Yes, some have to work harder than others. But, for example, just because we are trainers and actually enjoy exercise, that does not mean that we don't have those days where we must "talk ourselves" into a workout. There have been plenty of times when I have had to remind myself that I will feel better after the workout if I just get through it.
And the same goes with diet. I have moments almost every day where I talk myself into the "better" food choice. I don't know of anyone who just happens to LOVE all the right foods in the right quantities. We all have to work with, and sometimes against, our brains telling us what we should be doing. For me, being good most of the time is accomplished with the knowledge that I may(well, definitely will) go "off" that perfect eating routine over the weekend.
And that brings me to my next point. What is that "perfect" eating routine? Being perfect during the week does not mean I eat nothing but whole grains, fruits, veggies, healthy fats, and lean proteins. Yes, all those things make up the majority of my intake. But, included in my diet is the end of the day beer(maybe 2), along with 2 servings of higher calorie snacks. And b/c I allow myself a certain amount of indulgence each day, and I look forward to it, it is easier to make smarter choices throughout the day.
We need to sway people away from the short term diet solutions. The "no this" and "no that" diet method can certainly take off a few pounds. But inevitably, those pounds come back when that person stops the diet..and usually with a few extra.
It simply is not realistic to cut out all sugar or cut out all bread products for the rest of our lives. I mention those b/c they seem to be the most popular for losing weight. This is not the answer. We have all heard it before, but it is worth repeating. The answer is MODERATION. The goal for everyone should be to figure out their own "perfect" eating routine. It should be one that is not only healthy, but satisfying at the same time. This is key to starting, and maintaining, healthy eating habits. It becomes your diet so you never have to go on a diet!
The point of all this is to reiterate that everyone struggles with this, and we all have to work at it. But, when you arrive at the place where you are eating healthy and exercising regularly the MAJORITY of the time, it does become easier. No more diets. Change your lifestyle.
Feel free to write in any questions!
:)
-J
And the same goes with diet. I have moments almost every day where I talk myself into the "better" food choice. I don't know of anyone who just happens to LOVE all the right foods in the right quantities. We all have to work with, and sometimes against, our brains telling us what we should be doing. For me, being good most of the time is accomplished with the knowledge that I may(well, definitely will) go "off" that perfect eating routine over the weekend.
And that brings me to my next point. What is that "perfect" eating routine? Being perfect during the week does not mean I eat nothing but whole grains, fruits, veggies, healthy fats, and lean proteins. Yes, all those things make up the majority of my intake. But, included in my diet is the end of the day beer(maybe 2), along with 2 servings of higher calorie snacks. And b/c I allow myself a certain amount of indulgence each day, and I look forward to it, it is easier to make smarter choices throughout the day.
We need to sway people away from the short term diet solutions. The "no this" and "no that" diet method can certainly take off a few pounds. But inevitably, those pounds come back when that person stops the diet..and usually with a few extra.
It simply is not realistic to cut out all sugar or cut out all bread products for the rest of our lives. I mention those b/c they seem to be the most popular for losing weight. This is not the answer. We have all heard it before, but it is worth repeating. The answer is MODERATION. The goal for everyone should be to figure out their own "perfect" eating routine. It should be one that is not only healthy, but satisfying at the same time. This is key to starting, and maintaining, healthy eating habits. It becomes your diet so you never have to go on a diet!
The point of all this is to reiterate that everyone struggles with this, and we all have to work at it. But, when you arrive at the place where you are eating healthy and exercising regularly the MAJORITY of the time, it does become easier. No more diets. Change your lifestyle.
Feel free to write in any questions!
:)
-J
