tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3912923948966123033.post8014420673003286743..comments2023-10-05T05:07:13.084-04:00Comments on The Hungry Twenties: Eat everything in sight.Katelynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04758210180939830431noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3912923948966123033.post-83511208850449683282012-05-13T17:15:20.876-04:002012-05-13T17:15:20.876-04:00When people "fall off the wagon" in rega...When people "fall off the wagon" in regards to their exercise routine and eating choices, they often beat themselves up. As you discuss, this can turn into a shame spiral, with guilt driving you to eat more or poorly, and then feeling guilty for eating more.<br /><br />There is a comparison that I heard that has really helped me to avoid this cycle: think of a healthy diet and good exercise routine like brushing your teeth. If you skipped brushing your teeth one day, would you then hate yourself for it and say, "Forget it! It's not worth brushing my teeth anymore." No, you wouldn't. You would just say, "Oh crap, I forgot. Better remember to do that (and maybe I'll brush them even more thoroughly today...)." By thinking of diet and exercise in this way -- as a healthy habit -- you can let go of a lot of the associated baggage that becomes a real hindrance.<br /><br />I'm about ten years into my journey of healthy habits around diet and exercise now (this was preceded by eight years of very unhealthy habits). I lost about forty pounds and completely altered my body and metabolism and, much more importantly, my mind and spirit in the process. I still struggle. In general, be gentle with yourself. A couple of "off" weeks will not undue all of the great work you have done.<br /><br />You go, Katelyn!<br /><br />Best,<br />LizAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com