Self Control

lizajuse
lizajuse Posts: 3 Member
edited November 11 in Health and Weight Loss
Hi there! I am trying to get back into shape and need to stay on track. I love cooking but hubby and toddler aren't the greatest motivators for eating healthy. It's always "what's easiest" or "what's fastest". I need to get out of that rut. I am interested and consciously trying Paleo, I recently donated all our non-Paleo friendly dry goods to the local food pantry. I try to cook healthy at home but I keep slipping up when I'm out and about. Any tips on self-control?

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  • micadanielle89
    micadanielle89 Posts: 3
    I battled that at first when I started eating healthy. I would slip up here and there but it becomes a mindset mostly. I keep in mind how hard it will be to work off those bad foods and I've found it that the better and cleaner foods I eat, the better I feel about myself, I stick to salads and constantly think about how hard it'll be to work off the bad foods.
  • Need2Exerc1se
    Need2Exerc1se Posts: 13,575 Member
    I would suggest that self control might be easier if you didn't choose such a restrictive diet.
  • Francl27
    Francl27 Posts: 26,371 Member
    Need2Exerc1se wrote: »
    I would suggest that self control might be easier if you didn't choose such a restrictive diet.

    This.
  • Holly_Roman_Empire
    Holly_Roman_Empire Posts: 4,440 Member
    Need2Exerc1se wrote: »
    I would suggest that self control might be easier if you didn't choose such a restrictive diet.

    This.
  • AntonioP23
    AntonioP23 Posts: 80 Member
    Francl27 wrote: »
    Need2Exerc1se wrote: »
    I would suggest that self control might be easier if you didn't choose such a restrictive diet.

    This.

    This x 2

    If you really want to make a lifestyle change, then get your partner on board. You will give you're little one the best start in life with a good quality diet.

    Moderation is the key - everything in moderation is fine.

    Goodluck
  • Holly_Roman_Empire
    Holly_Roman_Empire Posts: 4,440 Member
    Also, there's nothing wrong with trying Paleo. But are you only trying because you're still thinking it's "easiest" or "fastest"?
  • Liftng4Lis
    Liftng4Lis Posts: 15,151 Member
    Need2Exerc1se wrote: »
    I would suggest that self control might be easier if you didn't choose such a restrictive diet.

    Yep
  • ibamosaserreinas
    ibamosaserreinas Posts: 294 Member
    I have a few tips.
    1. I honestly have no self-control so that means that I just don't have anything at all in the house that is tempting. Nothing at all. So if a craving is strong enough I have to go to the store and buy it.
    2. My girlfriend eats junk food and fast food like there was no tomorrow. I have to plan ahead or I will fall... I have to keep healthy things on hand for myself so that as she is eating her junk food I can eat something else so that I don't feel deprived. My "treats" are generally fruits like berries or apples, protein cheesecakes (proteinpow.com), protein bars, or coffee. I LOVE coffee.
    3. I do all the cooking. I don't let my gf cook so that I can control meals.
    4. When we go out I look at the menu online and choose what I am going to order beforehand.
    5. I eat giant spinach salads with some kind of protein. I use balsamic vinegar or salsa as salad dressing. These salads fill me up and the protein helps me stay full. The balsamic vinegar has a lot of iron in it too.
    6. Protein shakes are great for my sweet tooth. (I do vanilla whey powder with a banana and a tablespoon of PB2. Blend it with a fair amount of ice and a little almond milk and it is AMAZING!)
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  • milla1975
    milla1975 Posts: 1 Member
    Thanks. That was a lot of good advice.
  • julesxo
    julesxo Posts: 422 Member
    Have you thought of trying to get the rest of the family on the same eating habits as you?
    Although I think paleo is a extreme and unnecessary, if you are wanting better eating healthy in general it really helps when you aren't the only one doing it. I do all the cooking too because I prefer home cooked food and knowing what is in my food. As for eating out, go for main dishes.
  • lizajuse
    lizajuse Posts: 3 Member
    Thank you guys. You are right about Paleo. I just need to focus on healthy.
  • lizajuse
    lizajuse Posts: 3 Member
    Ps why can't I see prettykitty1515's post??
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  • jgnatca
    jgnatca Posts: 14,464 Member
    I think will power (self-control) is overrated. The easier the change, the more likely I am to keep doing it.

    Here's my blog on the subject.
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/jgnatca/view/it-s-all-about-habit-change-715479

    Self-control is easily exhausted, but there are ways you can exercise it over time to make it stronger.

    https://blog.bufferapp.com/willpower-and-the-brain-why-its-so-hard-to-avoid-temptation

    In the meantime, how about finding "easy" and "fast" paleo treats for your lovely family? You may have to prepare and freeze to stay ahead of the game.
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