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Help! My latest excuse! Clover's entry October 4th, 2006

Why is this so hard? I know I need to eat healthy yet I have so many excuses why I am not!

Latest excuse: I am going on vacation in a couple days. I am already using this fun trip as a reason to not eat well. My mentality should be that I need to get in shape so I can ‘bask in sun in my bikini at the pool’. No, my mentality has been “I’m going on vacation and it’s going to be hard to eat healthy anyway so why put the effort in now- I’ll work on it when I get back”. That is NOT good! If I’ve already lost the motivation how can I be so sure I will get it back? I’ll just start applying that same thinking to the holidays then coming up too and I’m just going to repeat the cycle! After the 1^st of the year I will look at myself and wonder what happened! The reality of this too is it not only affects my health but my family’s as well so why do I sabotage myself this way?

Am I the only one who does this? How do you get past this whether it be during vacation, holidays or just life? Help!

2006-10-04 15:03:46 GMT

Comments (3 total)

Author:Pamela

When I'm in these situations I try to remind myself that it's about the event and the people I'm with. The food is not where the "fun" or "celebrating" comes from anymore.

You're going to be in the sun, doing lots of physical activity, walking, swimming, etc. Challenge yourself and see if you can't use your vacation to come back looking like you were actually on vacation; refreshed, rested, sun kissed and healthy. Try not to "waste calories" on things you could have anytime. Really enjoy the special things and remember to look for the popcorn and fruit kabobs! ;) This might be totally unrealistic advice but it's the best I have for you right now.

Have fun on your vacation, Clover.

Love,
Pamela

2006-10-04 23:57:23 GMT

Author:Anonymous

Any bad foods you want to east, give to Mark!!! I'm sure he'd take them off your hands! :) I'm sure you'll be chasing after your kids most of the time, so that should burn plenty of calories for any 'bad' food you may eat. I think you'll do just fine, you have awesome will power!!! Have a great vacation!

-Alessiah

2006-10-05 00:47:08 GMT

Author:Anonymous

Clover, just having the thoughts on your mental radar will help you. Be strong and remember how hard it is loose it after you have gained it. Drink lots of liquids, that always helps me "feel" full.
--Heather

2006-10-08 20:00:18 GMT

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