No More Problems - How to Turn Your Eating and Exercise Challenges Around

No More Problems - How to Turn Your Eating and Exercise Challenges Around
By Arlene Pellicane

When I am faced with a problem, I often give up and think, "Oh well, guess that didn't work out." My husband on the contrary thinks the opposite. Instead he wonders, "What can I do to fix this problem?"

If you're going to lose weight, it's inevitable you will face challenges. There are a thousand excuses why you can't exercise or eat healthy right now. But if you're going to be successful, you have to think more like my husband. "What can I do to find a solution to my problem?"

Let's say you experience a problem like being sick of eating the same things over and over again. It's natural to say, "I can't eat like this. This isn't working. I might as well quit." Instead of activating your mind, you shut down, squelching any creativity. On the other hand, if you say, "What can I do to add variety to my diet and still maintain the same benefits?" Now you've switched into solution mode, and you're ready to discover some wonderful alternatives. See the radical difference? The way you respond to difficulty will have a profound impact on your results.

So, if you want to solve the problem of a boring diet, what can you do? You can . . .

-Go to fitness websites and print out new recipes.

-Try a fruit or vegetable you don't normally eat.

-Buy a different protein bar.

-Make a banana split with yogurt instead of ice cream.

You get the picture. There are so many solutions available to you when you take time to look for them. The possibilities are endless. So get started today and find answers that work for you!

Today's action step: What's one problem you are facing in your eating or exercise plan? What are 3 possible solutions for that problem?

Arlene Pellicane, mother of a toddler and infant, helps women lose their baby weight and thrive as wives and mothers. Her weekly podcast "Losing Weight After Baby" is full of practical ideas that work for busy moms. An everyday mom herself, you can visit Arlene's website for free articles and exercises at http://www.losingweightafterbaby.com

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