I’m talking about changing your diet, but also, a little, about changing your life. For both, you need to change your habits. First, let’s look at the tools you can buy.
1. Good exercise clothes and shoes. What this means: shoes that fit well. Socks that last. Bras that do their job and do it well. Shorts/pants that stay where they should and don’t creep into forbidden territory. Clothes that wick sweat. Hair ties.
2. Sunscreen
3. Portable motivating music
4. A tape measure
5. A journal to record your success
6. A calorie counter
7. A food scale
8. Measuring cups
9. Lots of vegetables
10. An insulated water bottle
1. Support from people who love you
2. A healthy kitchen free of temptations. (If you happen to be in close quarters with someone who insists on stashing trash, give them their own cupboard or drawer in the fridge. Always use a cuss word when referring to this cupboard or refrigerator drawer. I generally don’t advocate cussing, but in this instance it’s highly recommended. If swearing isn’t your style, you might consider the terms poopy pantry or kakka cupboard.)
3. An exercise buddy (or two)
4. A good night’s sleep and naps when needed
5. A plan for resisting temptation (more on this later)
6. An action plan (also discussed later)
7. Kind comebacks and retorts for those who try to tempt you or belittle your attempts (Do not be surprised when this happens, because it will. You might be tempted to refer to these people by the same slur you assign to the pantry or cupboard. Don’t do that. Be nice, even when others aren’t as kind.)
8. Dietary know how
9. Recognition of your triggers (more on this)
10. Meal plans
And good recipes for all those veggies. :)
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