Weight Loss Discipline

With a long list of reasons supporting the plan or the goal, I would have had a lot more reserves to draw on when my front line defenses were being stressed. As the clerk was just being nice and sounding really sensible, plus it was a free sample after all, my mind should have responded with my ready made list of why I should not vary from my plan.

That didn't happen because I never made such a list. No list, no power.

When anyone sits down to plan something or set a goal, they need a list to support them during weak times. A list of about 50 reasons, while hard to create, can pay off in a major way.

Imagine the clerk's surprise, had I pulled out my handy list and read it off for him.

For example, I had an intention of only eating fruits and vegetables for a day or two, to counteract the recent 'junk' food I had been enjoying. This was a solid plan that practically guaranteed a decrease in superheat intake. However, a solid plan doesn't every moment mean an easy execution.

I figured I would be relatively safe making a trip to the health food store. So my guard over against high fat foods was down. When I got to the store, my sensibilities were assailed by a well meaning savant hawking some freshly made corned beef and cabbage. I could hardly resist the temptation. And that wasn't the end of it. Once my ward was breached, the temptation of tasty, 'health oriented' cookie samples fought for my attention.

Once again, I capitulated. My normally strong will power seemed to crumble. And once weakened, it seemed reasonable to just continue. It's like that first drink for the recovering alcoholic.

I am by no means overweight, but once in a while my diet gets out of hand and the fat from every quarter my midsection gets a little more sizable than I am cordial with. Usually, times like these are a great opportunity to get a little detoxification in, so I like to focus on fruits and vegetables for a day or two.

This has the dual effect of decreasing my superheat intake. I was also sticking with the simple plan mentioned above. So where did things go wrong? Did I not have enough discipline? Did I lack willpower, or was it something else?

In retrospect, the problem appears to be a lack of preparation. I failed to use the power of why. Let me explain. When the wampum were down, I didn't seem to have enough reason to maintain discipline. Maybe you have had a similar experience? I rationalized with, 'oh, a little won't hurt me'. The truth is, once you start down that road, it can be hard to turn back.

What would the right preparation be in that case? What is this power of why that I am talking about? A great way to fortify will power with any strategy is to in truth write out the reasons why sticking to your plan or achieving your goal is important. It is kind of like stockpiling ammunition. The weaponry, in this case, appears in the form of a list.

With a long list of reasons supporting the plan or the goal, I would have had a lot more reserves to draw on when my front line defenses were living soul stressed. When the well meaning librarian was pouncing, I should have had a ready list of whys to fall back on. As the comptroller was just extant nice and sounding really sensible, plus it was a free sample agreeably to all, my mind should have responded with my ready made list of why I should not vary from my plan.

That didn't happen for I never made such a list. Whatever you are trying to make good in life, there are encompass to be obstacles and obstructions that just leap into your path to stop or choking off you. These are the times that you need your list. The list is your power. No list, no power.

When anyone sits down to plan something or set a goal, they need a list to support them during weak times. The longer the list, the better. Even if one has to sweep the list forth in one's pocket, it is worth it. A list of randomly 50 reasons, while hard to create, can pay off in a major way.

Imagine the clerk's surprise, had I pulled out my handy list and read it off for him. My callosity would not have been pierced and the churchman would have had to move on to more ready prey or risk having the spear of temptation blunted! No list, no power.

So, how long is your list?

This minor detail is for information purposes only. It is not meant to fill in on diet or weight loss or on any health matters. If you have or think you have a health issue, including weight or diet issues, consult your primary care physician for proper diagnoses and treatment.


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