Healthy Weight
Control Tips..
For
Times When You Don't Want to Exercise or Eat Healthy!
Below you will find
healthy weight control tips intended to help you
during times when you don't feel like eating healthy or exercising.
Start small.
Replace one meal
with something much healthier. For
instance, instead
of having 80% hamburger meat, choose the 90% meat as an alternative.
And if you are wanting french fries to go with the meal, bake them
instead of frying them.
Allow
yourself to have treats.
Cut down on having
3 treats a day to 2 treats a day. If you love
chocolate cake, allow yourself to have a piece. If you deprive yourself
of your favorite cake, however, chances are you will eat the whole dang
cake when no one is looking!
Stretch
those muscles.
This is such a
simple technique that anyone can do it, regardless of
one's physical condition. All you have to do is stretch your arms or
legs for 5 minutes and you will feel an improvement right away.
One of the best forms of stretching is Yoga. According to the founder
of
Relaxation-with-Home, there are
several types of Yoga that are beneficial for stretching and
relaxation. Some examples are Karma, Bhakti, Jnana, and Raja Yoga.
Exercise
a little bit.
Yeah, I said a
little bit! Even though you don't want to exercise ;), it's a good idea
to at least work out a little bit.
Start small and
then work your way up to what you can handle. Walk for 10 minutes one
day and 20 the next. Or maybe get yourself on the floor and do 5
crunches. Hey, it's better than nothing! And you'll feel better
afterwards.
Control your negative thinking.
What does this have
to do with healthy weight control? A lot!
Many times the
reason we eat unhealthy or don't exercise is because we already believe
that we are "fat," so we tell ourselves "What's the use!"
Negative thinking
can make you fat and unhealthy. So, watch your thoughts and be nice to
yourself by replacing those negative thoughts with positive thoughts.
Don't compare your body to others
for
healthy weight control.
Your body is
unique, not like anyone else's. So, stop the comparing because sooner
or later you will feel horrible and go after that chocolate cake you
have been avoiding (even though it's okay to have a piece)!
Find the best
workout and meal plan that fits you and only you! Be happy with your
choice and you will feel confident and assured that you are doing the
best for you!
Allow for potential breakdowns.
Hey, it's okay to
mess up! That's what loving yourself is all about. It's okay to make
mistakes and have fall backs because you are constantly growing and
learning about yourself. There is no need to criticize or beat yourself
up for not exercising or eating healthy! Just get back into the groove
of things when you are ready.
Healthy weight
control is possible for anyone! Just follow your body's needs and you
will be on your way to living a more healthy lifestyle.
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