A few weeks ago I offered a friend at work some candy. In response she tilted her head and with a pained look on her face she said, "no thanks, I'm trying to eat healthy."
This got me thinking. Why is it that when we make a good decision, such as eating healthy, we look so sad when we talk about it. I mean seriously, how often do we hear the following statements accompanied by the pained look head tilt, an eye roll, a frown or a defeated demeanor?
"Ugh, I'm on a diet."
"I'm trying to be good."
"I'm eating healthy these days."
No matter how you phrase it they are all mean the same thing. I am unhappy with how my life is now and I am trying to make some positive changes."
Don't get me wrong, I am including myself in this. Even now, after disposing of all the weight I have I still put a negative connotation on it at times.
I have decided to challenge myself and others to be more aware of this. When you choose to make a lifestyle change such as eating better or throwing more activity into your life put a positive spin on it when you talk about it or even when you think about it. Be happy for yourself that you are taking the steps needed to become the best YOU that you can be. Be excited that you are making changes to become healthy and live a longer life. Rejoice in the fact that you are making it so you are not as limited in the life that you live now and the life you have yet to live.
Most importantly, remember, ALL THINGS IN MODERATION!!! Don't deprive yourself! Have a piece of Halloween candy...just don't eat the whole bag! ;)
Let's continue this journey....
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