Change of Lifestyle. A Good Read.

[Lacypie]

Hi Everyone... I just wanted to share this article with all of you, it may help another like it did for me.

This past week or two, I found myself floundering a bit with getting motivated to workout. I was having a lot of self doubt about me, about Atkins... I go through this from time to time. Anyway I can tell you that I have literally been pushing myself to get the workouts in, and fighting food temptations, not Yet ready to give in to the old self defeatist attitude. Then today when I was reading my "Daily Inspiration" emails.. i read one that was directed "too ME!" It also had a site to go to this article... This is exactly the message I needed to refresh and renew my whole get up and go! So. Hope it helps anyone and everyone.




What's Lifestyle Got To Do With It?
It happens to everyone. That moment when you realize that it's time to do something about your weight.
It may happen when you're looking in the mirror or standing on the scale.
Your first thought is to go on a 'diet' but as quickly as that enters your mind the ghosts of a hundred diets past return...along with all the frustration.
Then you wonder, why bother?
The weight will come back, as it always has. Then you'll be back in front of the mirror as discouraged as ever.
The answer is not to go on another diet.
The answer is to change your lifestyle.
You've heard this before, and it makes sense, right? So why haven't you done it?
Your Lifestyle Obstacles. Most people resist changing their lifestyle for two reasons.
1. Change is scary. Whether you realize it or not, your life is in a constant state of change. Though you cling to the familiar, it's a futile struggle. Change always wins.
The most consistent thing in life is change. Since you'll never escape it, you might as well channel it. It's time to make the change in your life purposeful and positive.
2. Lifestyle misconception. How many times have you heard the term 'healthy lifestyle' only to picture a health nut with celery sticks in one hand and tofu in the other? The truth is that most people think that changing their lifestyle will be an extreme and unpleasant experience - and that's not true.
Improving your lifestyle does not mean swearing off chocolate or living in the gym. You don't have to eat wheat germ for lunch and you can still enjoy a nice plate of pasta. The key is moderation.
Making the Change. It's time to lose your 'all or nothing' mentality. Embrace simple, small changes that will add up to big improvements in your lifestyle. These are your main venues for change:
What You Eat. Let's face it, most of the foods you eat aren't the healthiest. Some are downright terrible (the burger and fries you had last week). While others are simply excessive (the snacks you eat while watching TV).
The solution to cleaning up your daily diet is NOT to go back on a 'diet'. In fact, we never want you to go on a 'diet' again. (Yes, you heard me right!) Instead we want you to make permanent healthy changes to your eating habits.