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5/9 Week of Creating a Healthier Version of Yourself in 300 words or less

5 points to embed into your brain today to keep you going through temptations and help you become a healthier person. And today let’s talk about the dark side

Every other friend sells something weight loss related that is a sure thing. We have support groups and workout buddies. It looks like there is no way we can fail. But we do. We start over and over and still manage to screw it up. And most of the time we understand that the problem lies within, because we plan to fail. Here are 5 ways we sabotage ourselves (based on my own example)

Photo credit: http://katrinamayer.com/

Self Doubt

Can I really look like a person on a poster, who lost 120 lbs? Is it even possible for me to even dream of fitting into a size BLANK dress?
You might not look like a supermodel, but I bet you can look better than some of the people you know.

Underestimating

I am not ready for such a long walk – I am turning back! Listen to your body – not your brain. Your feet just might surprise you

Late Night Eating

Any time late nigh hunger strikes, we don’t usually go for the healthy food – it’s “bring on the crap food time!” Whatever your weakness is, recognize it and learn to fight back. Sweet tea can replace soda, crunchy vegetables will substitute for chips, and if you absolutely need to have something sweet – get a teaspoon of honey.

Finding an excuse

I know it is 12 pm and it is the time I have set for my workout, but let me just finish this Facebook post and answer this email.
Go ahead, lie to yourself – there will be another email and another Facebook post you have to address and you know it. Set the alarm and let me know if you find one that also kicks the chair from under you – I desperately need one of those.

Overthinking It

…This is a perfect time to go out for a walk, but I am so busy… I have committed to a 30 minute walk every day, but I have too much going on. Maybe I can skip it today? It sure looks like I have to skip it with this load of work...
Stop bargaining with yourself – just get up and go!

There is one answer to all self-sabotaging –

THINK LESS – DO MORE!

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  3. Jenna Wood says

    Cutting back on my ‘boredom’ and late night eating has been essential to trimming the inches!

  4. Teresha says

    you make some really good points. It’s all about mind over matter. I just power-walked a half marathon and there were times in the training that I almost quit. I did it one step at a time. I think we also sabotage ourselves by biting off more than we can chew, LOL. We should set realistic goals. It’s hard to stick to a weight loss plan that’s not practical

  5. Jenn @comebackmomma says

    Love that graphic. I should put it on my mirror. I need to work on my late night eating the most. I am turning to a warm mug of sweet tea as much as possible. Great tips as always.

  6. Ashley S says

    Are you sure you didn’t crawl into my head? I do ALL of those things haha. Love the quote by the way. Empowering posts rock.

  8. Amber Edwards says

    PICK just started not allowing myself to eat anything with calories after 8pm this week. It’s made a huge difference! I can drink water, but that’s it. And I’ve lost 2lbs!! With doing nothing else! And I sleep better, and wake up feeling better too. It is still really hard to not snack at night. But I keep reminding myself how much better I feel when I don’t.

  9. Stacie @ Staying Me says

    Very good advice! I have been known to let myself get caught in the self sabotage that you mentioned, all of them actually.

  13. Paula Robinson says

    very motivational and just what I needed to get my (big) arse back on track!