Once you
have examined how you eat, when you are eating and the habits you want to
change, you can then try to understand the reasoning behind it. Why do I eat
chips at night while watching TV, when I already had a great supper? Why do I
want a glass of wine at the end of a hard day?
The answer
to “why” will provide insight into cues that bring on this behavior; in order to
change the behavior, you first have to understand what triggers it. For example,
my reward for hard work is a glass of wine or beer at the end of the day or
perhaps it is a particularly decadent chocolate treat, but I deserve it. Is
this a reward or a habit? Is it just out of habit that I eat chips while watching
TV?
If this is
something you see the value in changing, what is the payoff for changing? You
might sleep better at night because alcohol disrupts sleep patterns; you may
consume fewer calories by substituting chips for a healthier alternative. By
controlling your weight, not only will you have more energy, there will also be
less chance of developing a heart condition or diabetes. Make the connection to
what it really means for your health; you can play with your kids, enjoy your
child’s graduation or wedding and you can remain healthy enough to also enjoy time
spent with your grandchildren. Ask yourself, what is the most personal reason
for making this change and what path am I on if I don’t make the change?
Next week we
will discuss making a plan for the trigger.
We have the health professionals to
guide you to Optimal Health!
Contact us at: (506) 855-6784 or
e-mail: info@sanetoptimalhealth.ca
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