Obesity Explained

If you have gained weight and wonder why, you need to rethink what got you to the point you are at.   You need to analyze what can trigger you to over eat  and to eat when you aren’t even hungry. 

Some of the things you need to consider are:

1.  Are you a clock eater?                                  I remember as a kid, our family ate by the clock.  Breakfast was at 7:30 am, lunch was at noon, and supper was at 5:00 pm.  Hungry or not, we had to eat at those times.   You need to listen to what your body is telling you and don’t eat if you aren’t hungry.

2.  Do you clean your plate?     This was another thing I had to do as a child.  We were not allowed up from the table until our plate was clean.  Even today, I find it hard to leave food on my plate.  You need to get rid of the guilt and realize it’s ok to leave food when you feel full.

                                                                        3. Do you eat when you’re emotion level is high?

If you are eating when you are upset, mad, feeling sorry for yourself, or plain ole tired, you need to find another source of relief other than food.  (Chocoate use to be my comfort food)  Take a walk, do some volunteer work, go window shopping (my favorite), or go vist a friend.  Sometimes I’ll just jump in the car and take a ride…never sure where I’ll end up.

                                                                    4.  Do you eat because there isn’t any else to do? 

This is the hardest one for me.  Late at night when I can’t sleep and there isn’t a thing on tv….I find myself navigating towards the refrigerator.  Face it, at 1:00 am…..there isn’t much to do.  I’ve started reading more, working suduko puzzles and also crocheting.  I’m making baby booties to sell in our hospital gift shop. 

Take a look at all these factors and identify which ones are keeping you from losing weight.  Realize your limitations.  Get rid of the food that is your worst enemy.  Start making good food choices.  We all know a salad is better than a candy bar. 

When you have had a great day, you should congratulate yourself.  Look back on that day and see what made it success for you and care it into the next day.  If you faulter one day, don’t beat yourself up about it.  Analzye why it happened and come up with a plan to keep it from it reoccuring.

Weight loss is not easy.  I don’t care what anybody says.  It is a struggle. Anytime I see the words “fast” and “easy”, I know it’s bologna.   Stay focused and determined and you will win the battle.  We each have our own weaknesses and strengths in our weight loss battle.  Identify yours and you will be successful.