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Happy new week all!
Like with anything else, creating real and lasting change takes practise, and sometimes it comes more easily than others. It can be so easy to fall into the trap of trying to be '' perfect'' with anything we do, and trying to stick to a healthier lifestyle is no exception - notice the words used - healthier lifestyle.
This does not mean that in order to live a healthier lifestyle, we have to be perfect. Far from it, a realistic healthier lifestyle should also allow for some treats some of the time. Human nature being what it is, if we deny ourselves too much then eventually we rebel, and understandably so. A healthier lifestyle is not about perfection, but trying to make good choices for our health which includes trying to maintain a healthy weight or attain one. It is about watching not only our calorie intake, but the levels of fats, sodium, cholesterol and other less desirable substances we can often unknowingly ingest from many foods. It is about trying to be more active in our daily lives, if huge workouts aren''t an option then aiming to fit in a bit of extra physical activity in our daily lives. It is about balance and being able to enjoy some of our higher calorie foods occasionally.
It is about forgiveness for ourselves if we fall off the wagon, as it is a learning and lifelong process which has no place for '' perfection.'' So therefore it is also about embracing this healthier lifestyle as a necessary part of our lives which enhances so many other aspects of it. It is a journey well worth taking and staying on, expect there will be a few rocks and stones in our paths at times as on any journey - but the important thing is to keep on working towards the ultimate goal; a better and healthier '' you'' who feels good about themselves and in themselves!
Have a great week
Like with anything else, creating real and lasting change takes practise, and sometimes it comes more easily than others. It can be so easy to fall into the trap of trying to be '' perfect'' with anything we do, and trying to stick to a healthier lifestyle is no exception - notice the words used - healthier lifestyle.
This does not mean that in order to live a healthier lifestyle, we have to be perfect. Far from it, a realistic healthier lifestyle should also allow for some treats some of the time. Human nature being what it is, if we deny ourselves too much then eventually we rebel, and understandably so. A healthier lifestyle is not about perfection, but trying to make good choices for our health which includes trying to maintain a healthy weight or attain one. It is about watching not only our calorie intake, but the levels of fats, sodium, cholesterol and other less desirable substances we can often unknowingly ingest from many foods. It is about trying to be more active in our daily lives, if huge workouts aren''t an option then aiming to fit in a bit of extra physical activity in our daily lives. It is about balance and being able to enjoy some of our higher calorie foods occasionally.
It is about forgiveness for ourselves if we fall off the wagon, as it is a learning and lifelong process which has no place for '' perfection.'' So therefore it is also about embracing this healthier lifestyle as a necessary part of our lives which enhances so many other aspects of it. It is a journey well worth taking and staying on, expect there will be a few rocks and stones in our paths at times as on any journey - but the important thing is to keep on working towards the ultimate goal; a better and healthier '' you'' who feels good about themselves and in themselves!
Have a great week
Thanks Shiny for the suggestion.
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