We have all read about drastic weight loss journeys, people who have woken up and never smoked another cigarette in their life, and others who stepped into an AA meeting and never looked back. Although these are inspiring stories, they can make us believe that adopting a healthy lifestyle is a linear path with no setbacks.
The reality is that most of us struggling with weight loss or addiction experience plenty of setbacks before we find our way. The journey is not perfect, but that is not the point. What you need to know about adopting healthy habits is that you do not need any more discipline than the next person, and you too can do it without making life too complicated.
Opt For Natural Remedies
Shakes and diet pills, as well as surgery, are things some people resort to become healthier, but if you need help in your health journey, why not try natural remedies instead? CBD is a natural compound that can help with withdrawal symptoms, including cravings. The best part about this Cannabis product is its lack of intoxicating psychoactive properties. There is no risk of becoming high or paranoid when taking hemp-derived CBD with less than 0.3 percent THC. The risk of overdose is non-existent as well. In one study, researchers noted how CBD Cream has the potential to turn bad fat into good fat, thus getting the body to burn it more efficiently.
Avoid Restrictions
If you tell yourself, you must stop eating chocolate. The chances are that it is the only thing you will crave for the rest of the day. Instead of such self-inflicting torture, try eating healthier without putting restrictions on yourself. Weight loss requires a deficit number of calories in your body. Rather than restricting your food choices, consider eating only when genuinely hungry. Avoid emotional eating by listening to your body. Is your stomach grumbling, or is your mind telling you that you need to eat to feel better? When you eat, do it slowly. Chew your food consciously, and you may feel full before taking the second helping.
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Exercise Without The Self-torture
Indoor cycling may be trending right now, and a HIIT class can help you burn fat fast, but if you dread this type of exercise, then don’t do it. If you find an exercise routine you love, you are more likely to keep doing it. So if walking is what you enjoy, invest in a pedometer. You can also download an app and move as much as possible to get your 10,000 steps. Always start small and work your way up. Your body needs to get used to moving again if you have not done so.
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Figure Out Why You Want This
Your reasons can be as superficial or as deep as you want them to be. Understanding why you are going for that salad instead of a chocolate bar is how you can make this journey easier. Moreover, acknowledge that this is not a temporary journey because healthy habits should be part of your lifestyle throughout your life. So know that you will indulge at times and go for healthier options on other occasions because balance, rather than perfection, is your goal.
Make a Plan
If you lead a hectic life, you need to prepare things like time in your calendar for exercise and healthy lunches to stay on track. Using Sundays for weekly meal prep is not always appealing, but you can take one day out of the week to stock up on healthy snacks and lunch and dinner options to always have nourishing food at hand.
Find Apps That Help You
Our phones can be magical at times, especially when they let us download great apps that help us with our health journey. There are excellent exercise apps to get you working out at home and food journal apps to stay on track. Some of the most noteworthy food apps include YouAte, where you take a photo and click whether you are on track or not, and MyFitnessPal, which tracks calories, but only you can decide which app makes your life easier.
Make Time For Fun And Relaxation
Being at ease with yourself and forgetting about your stress and anxiety is essential for a healthy life. So wherever you are on your health journey, remember to take life a little less seriously. Take a page for children and have fun whatever you are doing. You may be in a job you hate or frustrated because you do not fit in your summer clothes, but that does not mean you have to spend your days being frustrated and miserable. Making the most out of what you have while working towards healthier goals is half the journey. Acceptance of the present moment is the key to happiness, and it will take you longer than exercise or healthy food ever will.
Conclusion
When you do experience a setback, and you will remember that perfection is not the goal here. Avoid letting your inner voice go into a scratching internal rant about how you failed again and how impossible this journey is. Instead, realize that you do not have to believe what your mind tells you. The fact that you are trying is already an inspiring move. So instead of putting yourself down, choose to laugh at your setback and try again because your journey is not over yet.
