There are many people who desperately want to lead a healthier lifestyle but are not sure how to get started or are afraid to try because they have failed before. They have tried several different diets, or they keep trying to do the same one, only to end up with the same results and are now even more discouraged. This is usually when they give up and figure their lot in life is to be overweight, and unhealthy.
So what is holding them back from seeking help and moving forward? Here are some of the reasons or excuses I have heard from people:
• I don’t think I can do it
• It’s too hard
• I can’t afford it
• I don’t feel like it
• I don’t have the time
We often do things based on feelings. If we don’t “feel” like it, we don’t do it, even when we know it’s healthier. If we can learn to focus on the consequences verses rewards of not doing something or doing something, then we are more apt to follow through. For example, I don’t always feel like exercising, but I know it’s good for me and I will feel much better afterwards. This motivates me to exercise again, and I now love to do it!
Many times we defeat ourselves before we even get started. We’ve already convinced ourselves we can’t do it so we don’t even try. Setting our mind is one of the most beneficial things you can do. To set your mind is to determine decisively what you will think, what you believe and what you will or will not do. Determine that you will become healthier no matter what it takes and don’t give up!
I have seen many of my clients succeed when they at first lacked the confidence to even try. Once they started they got more and more confidence, while getting encouragement and support from the group and coach, which lead to their success. This wouldn’t have happened if they wouldn’t have taken that step of faith.
I encourage you to take a step of faith and come to my next Transitions overview on August 23rd at River Valley Church in Martinsville. With faith nothing is impossible!
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