Lets talk about excuses.
We all have them.
There will always be a reason as to why you can't start making better choices when it comes to your health. There is never a good time to do an elimination diet, there is never enough money to buy healthier foods, and of course there is never enough time.
So how can we overcome some of these excuses and move forward on our journey to being the healthiest we can be?
1. Not Enough Time
How
much TV do you watch each week? Maybe cut out 1 hour of TV 1 night a week and cook food to have for the next few days.
Are
you planning? Find 1 day a week that is best for you (maybe Saturday or Sunday) and plan your meals for the week/pack up a few lunches/cut up veggies/cook a tray of chicken thighs/hard boil a few eggs.
Get
a crock pot. Meat/liquid/veggies/seasoning, cook on low overnight = lunch/dinner is ready by the morning.
Cook
in bulk. Leftover dinner = lunch
2. It Costs Too Much
If
it is a priority you will find a way. We find money to pay for iphones, cable, netflix, going out to eat on weekends, the fast food drive-through, going to the movies, getting manicures, and buying music for itunes. None of these things are bad, but maybe cutting back on one of these non-essentials will give you a little extra to put towards healthy food.
If
your car was broke you would put money into fixing it. If your body is ‘broke’ you may need to
put some money into what you are feeding it.
Pay
now, don’t pay later. Is that
extra $10 - $20/week in groceries worth it for your health? Think about medications you won’t have
to pay for, Tylenol you can stop taking on a regular basis, not having to call
out of work sick, having a little more energy, living free of chronic sickness/disease. Is it worth it?
3. I Don’t Want To Give Up Foods I Love
You
are the only one responsible for your health. Is it really that hard? No. Quitting smoking is hard. Getting chemo treatments is hard. Taking medications for the rest of your
life is hard. Not eating cereal
for breakfast or sugar in your coffee…that’s not hard.
4. I Don’t Want To Offend People When I Am Out To Eat/Too Much Pressure From Friends
No
one is forcing food down your throat.
You are an adult, start taking responsibility for your own health. Stop trying to blame other people for your current health status. Everything
you eat is your choice. And
everything you eat is either making you healthier or less healthy. No middle ground.
Sometimes
it’s okay to offend people when it comes to your own body. You are the only one responsible for
your health. So, saying no to dessert or pizza is OKAY! I promise you
will still have friends.
If
you are going to a dinner party/bbq bring something to share that you know you can eat
and maybe eat a little something before hand so you are not starving when you arrive. No excuses.
I understand, these are legitimate concerns and rightfully so. But the more we come up with excuses instead of doing what we can, the longer our health will suffer. So instead of coming up with excuses, start thinking of what you can do to make a difference. Even if it is one change a month. Make a healthier breakfast. Get rid of fast food for a week. Add one more serving of fruits and veggies to your day. Don't buy that bag of chips or candy bar. JUST DO SOMETHING!
