“The definition of insanity is
doing the same thing over and over and expecting different
results.”~Albert Einstein
Change can be scary. For that reason,
it is understandable that most people seek out and rely on
consistency and stability, which we definitely need in certain areas
of our lives. However, being unwilling to change in other areas can
leave us stagnant. Sometimes we need to just let go of our fears,
take a deep breath, and EMBRACE CHANGE in order to grow or improve
ourselves. When it comes to weight loss, if you have been eating or
exercising (or both) a certain way for awhile and have not been able
to drop anymore pounds, it may be time to consider trying some
changes. Our bodies are remarkable in their ability to adapt or
become accustomed to certain things such as the same exercise
routine. The same goes for “bad” habits such as eating junk
foods or not eating enough and putting your body in a “starvation”
mode. When we need to make changes in our lives, we need to also
remember that it does not always have to be big or happen
immediately. Much like we did not develop certain patterns
overnight, we cannot expect to necessarily change them overnight.
Also, sometimes even small changes can make a big impact.
For me personally, I know there are
several areas in my current lifestyle that I need to change and
improve upon if I want to progress in my weight loss. In order to
help me develop a strategy for successful lifestyle changes, I wrote
a list of my weight loss goals, both short-term and long-term, and
the changes, both small and big, that I needed to make to help me
achieve those goals. I know that these positive changes may not be
easy or happen instantaneously, but, in the long run, I feel that
they will be worth making. For this week, as a short-term goal, I am
going to focus on cutting back on eating out and start to learn how
to do more cooking so I can make healthier meals for myself. Next
week I plan on focusing on developing a regular exercise routine that
will work with my personal and work schedule. Good luck to all of
you who are also planning to begin making any positive lifestyle
changes! Remember to be patient as well as stay positive and believe
in yourself!
