Last night, as I reached for (and finished!) my third rice krispie treat, I realized it was time for my "special occassion" eating to stop. See...I make good decisions most of the time, but I love a party. I love a special occassion. I am the girl at the party hovered over the appetizers. I make an exception at a party and eat dessert (or two). My birthday, rolled into Christmas, which fell into the Mexican all inclusive, and then there was a birthday party and a dinner party and now it is nearly a month of "special occassions" later. It's a normal Monday. It's not a special occassion, and Monday--What better day to start anew? I am going to follow these Four Simple Things. They are the tips that I see time and again in all my health magazines. What about you? Do you need the Four Simple Things as well?
It's Monday, so why not give it a shot?!
Start the day with an intention: Studies have shown that just starting your day with the intention to "eat more fruits and vegetables" or "eat healthier" will truly aid in you making better decisions. I woke up with the intention to be healthier today and I have excercised and have my Berry Skinny Energy Shake right next to me. So far so good!
Keep a food journal: Success often comes with accountability. Even having that accountability be with yourself will help. Therefore, keep a simple notebook where you write down what you eat throughout the day. If you have to write it down, you may think a little harder about the third rice krispie treat.
Purge: It important to purge your house of "junk food" and replace it with healthy snacks. This is especially important for me, as I have no will power. If you put chips in front of me, I eat them. If there's a bowl of candy, I dive in. Good bye chocolate pixies-See you in the garbage!
Step on the scale: I know many people will not like this one, but the truth is the scale is black and white. If you did in fact gain weight, it will let you know even more than your too tight jeans will. Weigh yourself a few times a week to stay on track. (Remember, however, to have a realistic, healthy expectation for yourself.)
I think Michael Pollan in Food Rules is on to something when he says:
"If you're not hungry enough to eat an apple, you're not hungry...."
I think the scale can be quite tricky and not very healthy for some but if you have a good relationship with it, it's definitely a great tool to stay on track. Totally agree with every one of your tips :)
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