water, lemon juice, and
apple cider vinegar, a daily
gratitude list, and more.
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Reflect on my goals and what
is important to me. Write
several affirmative statements
that reflect those goals.
Identify as many triggers,
pitfalls, and contributing
factors I’ll need to watch
out for, reduce, or eliminate.
Among these: a great loaf
of bread, large portion sizes,
and watching Food Network
(especially Chopped, which
has me thinking about food
all the time).
will use when I’m struggling
with the cravings that are
sure to come.
Here’s what’s on my list so far:
3 take a brisk walk
3 call a friend
3 write a note
3 perform a random act
of kindness
3 clean out a closet
3 organize a cupboard
3 wash my car
3 identify ten things that
can be donated
and donate them
3 plan a social outing
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Brainstorm a list of things I’ll
do rather than eat. This is my
“do this, don’t eat that” list,
and it’s something I advise all
my clients to do. These are
quick, feel-good diversions I
3 put on energizing music
and dance
3 color in my adult
coloring book
3 go to the library
There’s no end to items that
could be added to this list. The
key is they’re all either things I
truly enjoy or feel great about
completing.
When we set about making
changes in our behavior, it’s
important to have alternative
behaviors identified and ready to
go. Otherwise, cravings will take
over and the cycle will continue.
What’s on your “do this, don’t
eat that” list?
Toni is a mentor,
author, and connector
who maintains an
on-line coaching
practice. She lives
with her husband in
Orlando FL where
she is actively at work
to raise consciousness around food and
lifestyle for a healthier, happier tomorrow
for all. To schedule a consult with Toni go
to CrabtreeHealthyLiving.com or email
her at [email protected]
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