How can I get motivated to change my eating habits?
Asked by anonymous on Aug 15, 2008
in Emotional & Behavioral Issues
I'm having a hard time getting motivated and having the willpower to change. Can you provide some suggestions that I can stick with?
Answer
If you are just thinking about changing, then read articles about people who have changed successfully and interview role models. Do a self-appraisal to become aware of what you have to change, and then visualize an approach that appeals to you. Envision how you will exercise separately from how you will eat. Break it down into small steps you can take throughout the day.But if you have finished thinking and are preparing to change, you might set a start-date, or write a plan of action, or commit your intentions publicly. It also helps to find a partner on Calorie Count’s community forums and specialty groups. Give yourself permission to take change slowly because premature action never works out.
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