How are the lists going? Have you learned anything? Are you resigned? Getting psyched? Feeling reassured? Filled with dread? Terror?
Have no fear! This is just a dry run, a dress rehearsal. We'll start for now to keep a daily log - in two parts.
Part 1 is to journal what you eat and drink. Don't try to change anything right now. All that's required is to note what you are eating. Don't even worry about quantities. You will remember when you look at the list and that is good enough..
Part 2 is to begin making note of any physical activity in your day. Did you sit at your desk all day; the only time you moved was coming and going from the parking lot or to the lunch room? Write it. Did you shop? Sweep the floor? Rake leaves? Use the stairs instead of the elevator? Park in the furthest parking spot?
This exercise serves two purposes. First, it is a soft launch for journaling your program. Second, it will give you a snapshot of where you are right now - the bounds of your comfort zone. This information will be valuable when you begin to make minor adjustments that move you slowly, but surely, toward a healthy lifestyle that suits your needs, your preferences, your comfort level. This is all about avoiding change that is so comprehensive or sweeping that it is difficult to maintain. If something is too challenging, too personally uncomfortable, it's not something that can be maintained, right? If it can't be maintained, it won't result in success...and this time we are headed toward success. We are going to figure out what works and succeed!
Have no fear! This is just a dry run, a dress rehearsal. We'll start for now to keep a daily log - in two parts.
Part 1 is to journal what you eat and drink. Don't try to change anything right now. All that's required is to note what you are eating. Don't even worry about quantities. You will remember when you look at the list and that is good enough..
Part 2 is to begin making note of any physical activity in your day. Did you sit at your desk all day; the only time you moved was coming and going from the parking lot or to the lunch room? Write it. Did you shop? Sweep the floor? Rake leaves? Use the stairs instead of the elevator? Park in the furthest parking spot?
This exercise serves two purposes. First, it is a soft launch for journaling your program. Second, it will give you a snapshot of where you are right now - the bounds of your comfort zone. This information will be valuable when you begin to make minor adjustments that move you slowly, but surely, toward a healthy lifestyle that suits your needs, your preferences, your comfort level. This is all about avoiding change that is so comprehensive or sweeping that it is difficult to maintain. If something is too challenging, too personally uncomfortable, it's not something that can be maintained, right? If it can't be maintained, it won't result in success...and this time we are headed toward success. We are going to figure out what works and succeed!
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