I am there right now. Making better decisions, but still I feel like I am not making my best decisions. I don’t do fast food. Even if I can get a burger wrapped in lettuce. But this week, I went to Carl’s Jr. 3 times, no good, even if the burger was only 2.99. No sides, no drink. Agh, I need a spanking. I don’t use a plan. I just need to stop feeling lazy and cook
Complacency is one of my signals that I'm headed into depression. If I notice my thoughts and feelings headed that way, I K.I.S.S. myself (Keep It Simple, Stupid or as I prefer.. Keep It Simple, Sweetheart). I also try to make sure I get my Me Time, I buy something that will assist my journey and get my steps in (Spotify helps). I have to show myself that I really do care and that everything I do DOES make a difference, even if I can't see it. I have also started my meal planning and prep again which has been a major help, plan some wiggle room for variety. I'm doing a #onemillioninsix step challenge with Angie and her crew on BrownGirl Life (Love Her!) too. It's helpful if I set up little "accountability checks" to help keep me from undoing all the good I've done. I hope something in there was helpful. Remember to be kind to yourself! Patience, Love and Strength to you!
Does anyone remember seeing the woman on a talk show who lost 70 lbs. when she stopped eating fast food take out? She bought an Instant Pot and made her meals in less time. She takes meat from the freezer and throws it into the IP with vegetables and season, and voila, dinner is ready in under one hour. When I saw that I ran out and got myself an IP and an air fryer. Those two appliances changed the way I cook. I made beef ribs in the IP in 45 minutes, added vegetables roasted in the air fryer, and dinner was served. Just suggesting. For competent cooks, I am sure they don't need these aids but I don't really enjoy cooking, so whatever makes meal prep easier, I go for. Because of eating keto and trying to save money I decided eating at home is much better.
Exactly! This hits me right where I live. I am very comfortable. I will be on the road all but 4 days this month. If you have Popeyes, they have the best grilled chicken strips. Wendy’s Chile is a good choice as well. Complacency has to go! You’ve got this.
Complacency can be like a tied anchor around my waist and I've jumped over the deck to me reaction I feel. Then all at once I'm dangling and frustrated. Planning definitely is a positive approach for sure. I totally have to keep remembering my healthier journey is my ( Healthier Journey) to keep me healthier. Love you Stephanie. You Go Girl. Love Tamson
Actually I think that is super positive if you look at it this way: you just made some fab changes in your life the last year and kept it up on average, now you are in a rest/regroup phase (which is your new normal) and you are itching to improve again. So next I suspect another set of fab changes and additional success. Normal part of a long term sustainable lifestyle right?
Planning works if you are truly disciplined. If like me you always do things on the fly then setting goals might work better. My goal was to be more active and eat healthier. I have achieved that most of the time and so far I have lost weight. Am I consistent ? – most of the time. Is it working ? Most of the time. Am I happy? Most of the time. My next goal – be more consistent. Let’s see how that works out.
When I get complacent I search for new recipes. Skinnytaste.com is my favorite site for recipes. Also, yoga, meditation, and binaural and Tibetan singing bowl music have made a HUGE difference for me. For yoga, check out Yoga With Adriene, and for the Tibetan singing bowls, my favorite channel is MassageASMR.
I have been sick for the past 4-5 months and found out that I am Diabetic. Unfortunately my complacency made me deathly sick. Now if I am complacent with my eating I feel sick and shaky and it can be dangerous for me. That alone helps me not eat what I shouldn't. But on the other hand, I will try to tell myself "if I just eat a little" of something I shouldn't it won't hurt me. It's a struggle. All these years of eating bad food and lots of sugary foods makes it hard to just quit. The struggle is real. Thanks for sharing your reality with us. It makes us feel like we aren't alone in our struggles.
the cool thing about plans is if you stick with them long enough, they become habits. I think you are right on track with your approach. now this is just my opinion but…I don't think 1500 calories is enough at this point anyway. it's like adding wood to the fire so it will burn hotter…if you could stay between 1800 and 2000 I'm pretty sure you would still lose weight and maybe not be so hungry. I really am not one to give unsolicited advice but I see this a lot. we've been told it's all a matter of calories in vs calories out so the less we eat, the better but it isn't that simple. anyway, I love your videos and please take care of your self in these hectic/busy times.
Definitely with you on this! I’m trying to do 5 days of eating back on my plan, I’ve been out of control lately and I go on vacation in 6 days…so just trying to feel a little better before I go! I’ve been missing your videos!
planning food I love is important; I need to look forward to my meals and feel excited about them. copy-cat (healthier) versions of fast food included!!
Girl I identify more than you even know. I'm going thru some health issue atm and have said on my videos more than once when I don't feel good what I eat is the very last thing on my radar. So I've struggled a while. The funny part is my health issues should be the biggest motivator for what I eat. It's stupid how the mind works. I'm finally gearing back up and kicking complacency in the teeth! I still have about 180 to get to my personal goal 😱 Let's do this thing!
I find that when I get complacent I start to slip back into old habits…bad habits. And complacency is one of the hardest things to fight against!!! You (we’ve) got this though!!!
How do you always post exactly what I need to hear? I did this today – ate fast food because I was tired/hungry/running errands…and I ruined a 4 week run of no fast food! 😧 But I feel motivated to get back at it now, thanks !
Wow! very cool journey.
I am there right now. Making better decisions, but still I feel like I am not making my best decisions. I don’t do fast food. Even if I can get a burger wrapped in lettuce. But this week, I went to Carl’s Jr. 3 times, no good, even if the burger was only 2.99. No sides, no drink. Agh, I need a spanking. I don’t use a plan. I just need to stop feeling lazy and cook
You look amazing and I love your sweater
Complacency is one of my signals that I'm headed into depression. If I notice my thoughts and feelings headed that way, I K.I.S.S. myself (Keep It Simple, Stupid or as I prefer.. Keep It Simple, Sweetheart). I also try to make sure I get my Me Time, I buy something that will assist my journey and get my steps in (Spotify helps). I have to show myself that I really do care and that everything I do DOES make a difference, even if I can't see it. I have also started my meal planning and prep again which has been a major help, plan some wiggle room for variety. I'm doing a #onemillioninsix step challenge with Angie and her crew on BrownGirl Life (Love Her!) too. It's helpful if I set up little "accountability checks" to help keep me from undoing all the good I've done. I hope something in there was helpful. Remember to be kind to yourself! Patience, Love and Strength to you!
Does anyone remember seeing the woman on a talk show who lost 70 lbs. when she stopped eating fast food take out? She bought an Instant Pot and made her meals in less time. She takes meat from the freezer and throws it into the IP with vegetables and season, and voila, dinner is ready in under one hour. When I saw that I ran out and got myself an IP and an air fryer. Those two appliances changed the way I cook. I made beef ribs in the IP in 45 minutes, added vegetables roasted in the air fryer, and dinner was served. Just suggesting. For competent cooks, I am sure they don't need these aids but I don't really enjoy cooking, so whatever makes meal prep easier, I go for. Because of eating keto and trying to save money I decided eating at home is much better.
Exactly! This hits me right where I live. I am very comfortable. I will be on the road all but 4 days this month. If you have Popeyes, they have the best grilled chicken strips. Wendy’s Chile is a good choice as well. Complacency has to go! You’ve got this.
You aren't alone. It's my birthday weekend, and I know this is going to be a hell of a fight!
Complacency can be like a tied anchor around my waist and I've jumped over the deck to me reaction I feel. Then all at once I'm dangling and frustrated. Planning definitely is a positive approach for sure. I totally have to keep remembering my healthier journey is my ( Healthier Journey) to keep me healthier. Love you Stephanie. You Go Girl. Love Tamson
Obesity Code. By Dr. Jason Fung. Must read
Happy Valentine's Day and have a wonderful weekend!
If this was easy we would all be thin. I fall into the same issues that you do. I find when I plan my week I do so much better. We’ve got this~~~Sandy
I’m on the same train. I do good for weeks and then I get off track. It’s beyond frustrating.
I remind myself of my whys and where I want to be. For me, complacency isn't the hardest thing to overcome, it's my love of food lol
Actually I think that is super positive if you look at it this way: you just made some fab changes in your life the last year and kept it up on average, now you are in a rest/regroup phase (which is your new normal) and you are itching to improve again. So next I suspect another set of fab changes and additional success. Normal part of a long term sustainable lifestyle right?
Planning works if you are truly disciplined. If like me you always do things on the fly then setting goals might work better. My goal was to be more active and eat healthier. I have achieved that most of the time and so far I have lost weight. Am I consistent ? – most of the time. Is it working ? Most of the time. Am I happy? Most of the time. My next goal – be more consistent. Let’s see how that works out.
Love your glasses!
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When I get complacent I search for new recipes. Skinnytaste.com is my favorite site for recipes. Also, yoga, meditation, and binaural and Tibetan singing bowl music have made a HUGE difference for me. For yoga, check out Yoga With Adriene, and for the Tibetan singing bowls, my favorite channel is MassageASMR.
Thank you for getting this message out. I so needed to hear it😘💕
I have been sick for the past 4-5 months and found out that I am Diabetic. Unfortunately my complacency made me deathly sick. Now if I am complacent with my eating I feel sick and shaky and it can be dangerous for me. That alone helps me not eat what I shouldn't. But on the other hand, I will try to tell myself "if I just eat a little" of something I shouldn't it won't hurt me. It's a struggle. All these years of eating bad food and lots of sugary foods makes it hard to just quit. The struggle is real. Thanks for sharing your reality with us. It makes us feel like we aren't alone in our struggles.
the cool thing about plans is if you stick with them long enough, they become habits. I think you are right on track with your approach. now this is just my opinion but…I don't think 1500 calories is enough at this point anyway. it's like adding wood to the fire so it will burn hotter…if you could stay between 1800 and 2000 I'm pretty sure you would still lose weight and maybe not be so hungry. I really am not one to give unsolicited advice but I see this a lot. we've been told it's all a matter of calories in vs calories out so the less we eat, the better but it isn't that simple. anyway, I love your videos and please take care of your self in these hectic/busy times.
Definitely with you on this! I’m trying to do 5 days of eating back on my plan, I’ve been out of control lately and I go on vacation in 6 days…so just trying to feel a little better before I go! I’ve been missing your videos!
planning food I love is important; I need to look forward to my meals and feel excited about them. copy-cat (healthier) versions of fast food included!!
Thank you. Good to see you again. You always make me smile
Girl I identify more than you even know. I'm going thru some health issue atm and have said on my videos more than once when I don't feel good what I eat is the very last thing on my radar. So I've struggled a while. The funny part is my health issues should be the biggest motivator for what I eat. It's stupid how the mind works. I'm finally gearing back up and kicking complacency in the teeth! I still have about 180 to get to my personal goal 😱 Let's do this thing!
I find that when I get complacent I start to slip back into old habits…bad habits. And complacency is one of the hardest things to fight against!!! You (we’ve) got this though!!!
Acknowledging and labeling the problems around complacency is a big step in the right direction IMO.
I wrote for you Stephanie , but please stay away from burgers and fastfood.That wouldnt do anything good for you.
I just spent a week in Morocco and lost 6 pounds. Not bad.
How do you always post exactly what I need to hear? I did this today – ate fast food because I was tired/hungry/running errands…and I ruined a 4 week run of no fast food! 😧 But I feel motivated to get back at it now, thanks !