Behavioral changes

[homesteadmamma]

Dr. Phil talks about behavioral changes in his book The Ultimate Weight Loss Solution and how we need to make them to attain our goal weight. He mentions we need to write them down.

I'm going to write mine down, but what behavioral changes are you making to reach your goal weight?

Mine are:

~drinking way more water each day. I'm finding it easier and easier to do. I will not drink pop anymore - EVER!!! It has to much junk in it and isn't healthy.

~I am cutting out junk foods and most sweets. Junk foods only add on the fat, aren't healthy and the cost of them are ridiculous. Instead, I will add fruit and veggies to my way of eating.

~I will not munch all day on food. Instead, when I feel like munching, I will look at the reasons why and find other things to do such as drink a glass of water, take a walk, read a book, talk to a friend.

~I will get an active partner in my LFL program. I've done that and together we plan on achieving our goals, one step at a time. I will encourage her through e-mails (were doing that already) and if I have a struggle I will ask for help.

~I will not let things or people around me sabotage my LFL goals. I will instead take a half hour each day to dwell on those things and then lay them at the feet of my God. I will work hard at this because often I've allowed things to sabotage my goal.

These are only a few things in regards to changing my behavioral habits when it comes to the LFL program.

How about sharing some of yours!!

[Sara Noel]

My major behavioral change is to take the time to make myself something to eat instead of grabbing something that has high calories and is quick.

It's amazing how often I was grabbing high calorie food just because it was quick and easy instead of really taking the time to care about myself.

My new quick and easy snacks are raw veggies or pickles. I still enjoy sugary snacks, but don't need them every single day.

Along the same lines is caring for myself enough to eat more balanced so that I don't feel like I am half starved when it comes time to eat something. That hungry feeling is what makes me feel like I need to eat anything to make it go away. If I eat sensibly and fuel my body with things that are good for me, then I don't feel that sense of urgency to eat quickly and have the time to make better choices.