I'm noticing that a lot of people think that to change your lifestyle and therein, your life, you've got to overhaul everything overnight and start fresh! Yeah, I'm sorry, but in the illustrious words of Kimberly "Sweet Brown" Wilkins, "Ain't nobody got time for that!" A major overnight overhaul would take time and money that I, for one, did not and do not have. Some of us, after all, are ballin' on a budget as they say (by "they" I mean these crazy kids on the street.)
Due to these restrictions and partially because I didn't want to lose what's left of my sanity (people who know me would tell you I've none left to lose, but they're just as looney as I am, I assure you), I started with making tiny changes and over the first few weeks, they started to make a difference. Remember, you're not going to achieve huge results overnight! It's took more than a day to gain it, it's gonna take more than a day to lose it. I know that I struggled with that thought for a long time. I think anyone who has tries traditional "dieting" has. You start thinking, "Well, I ate healthy today and I worked out today, so I better wake up skinny tomorrow!", right? I did it too and looking back now, I see that it was those thoughts that set me up to be disappointed and then discouraged as time went on.
Most people think that little changes can't really amount to anything big, but I think there if something fundamentally wrong with that line of thinking. If you think about it, the Grand Canyon was formed by water over time. Yes, we want to achieve results faster than that, but you get my drift, right?
There are things that you can easily change and then move up to harder things. This is just like you would do it at the gym. You don't start out benchpressing Buicks. You start with the bar and work your way up. This is not a Rocky movie. Getting leaned out and bulked up while "Hearts On Fire" plays is not real life, but over time with the little changes you make, you can, in fact, defeat the Ivan Drago that is your weight/body issues.
Some things to consider trying...
Little Change to BIG Difference
1. STOP looking for a close parking spot! God saw fit to give you two good legs. USE them! There are plenty of spots further back and your car stands less of a chance of getting hit. That's a win/win situation.
- If you're walking more, you're burning more calories. You're working your muscles more and you won't even notice at first--then BAM!
- Processed foods are full of the junk you don't need and seldom has the nutrients that you do need. As you replace things, buy more raw food (proteins, veggies, fruits, etc…)
- This is a no-brainer, peeps. Also, stairs are great for your ass. Trust me on this.
- The optical illusion that the plate is full helps you feel full. Silly, right? Well, not really. A standard dinner plate in Europe is 8-9 inches. Here? 12-15 inches. I know I was taught to clear my plate as a kid and a bigger plate means you put more on it and then you clear it. It's actually pretty brilliant when you think about it.
Hey Baby Girl, 1 more set, okay? |
- Same idea as before…burn more calories and you'll start seeing a difference.
- Packing a lunch full of good food means you won't be going out for a burger and fries. Set yourself up for the success you're looking for and if you HAVE to buy lunch, try to split something with a friend. Jodie and I split lunch at work all the time. Also, having a lunch buddy means that you'll have someone to encourage good decisions. Remember, having support can help you get the results that you want.
Here's the thing to remember-- DO NOT GET DISCOURAGED!
You're in the for the long haul and you're going to move up to bigger changes and better things, but this is a good place to start!
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