Jil

icandoit
icandoit Posts: 4,163 Member
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Sorry the titile should say
Jillian Michaels says slow and steady


Slow and Steady
Remember the fable about the tortoise and the hare? The hare got off to a zippy pace and seemed sure to win. But he didn't, did he? The tortoise, while naturally much slower than the hare, kept moving steadily towards the finish line and was able to cross first.
What's the take-home message of this fable? Slow and steady wins the race. To reach your weight-loss goals, you need to switch from the hare's to the tortoise's mindset. In other words, you must break the "all or nothing" mentality.

Do you start diets with super superhuman resolve — determined to eschew temptation and work out seven days a week — only to fall off the wagon and give up hope?

This kind of approach to anything — especially to your health — can be very appealing, even motivational. Hey, I'm telling you right now it's the most dangerous way to set out. Human beings are imperfect. When you do skip a workout or give in to temptation (something we all do), you're more likely to throw in the towel.

So, start thinking like a tortoise. Pace yourself. Have a slice of pizza and take a day off now and then, but don't stray too far from the path that will you to your goals.

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  • icandoit
    icandoit Posts: 4,163 Member
    Sorry the titile should say
    Jillian Michaels says slow and steady


    Slow and Steady
    Remember the fable about the tortoise and the hare? The hare got off to a zippy pace and seemed sure to win. But he didn't, did he? The tortoise, while naturally much slower than the hare, kept moving steadily towards the finish line and was able to cross first.
    What's the take-home message of this fable? Slow and steady wins the race. To reach your weight-loss goals, you need to switch from the hare's to the tortoise's mindset. In other words, you must break the "all or nothing" mentality.

    Do you start diets with super superhuman resolve — determined to eschew temptation and work out seven days a week — only to fall off the wagon and give up hope?

    This kind of approach to anything — especially to your health — can be very appealing, even motivational. Hey, I'm telling you right now it's the most dangerous way to set out. Human beings are imperfect. When you do skip a workout or give in to temptation (something we all do), you're more likely to throw in the towel.

    So, start thinking like a tortoise. Pace yourself. Have a slice of pizza and take a day off now and then, but don't stray too far from the path that will you to your goals.
  • REB89
    REB89 Posts: 493 Member
    haha ok i was wondering why it was titled Jil!
  • jenbar
    jenbar Posts: 1,038 Member
    I agree totally. Sometimes I read posts about people working out SO much it hurts me just thinking about it. And I know, that if I did that, I certainly wouldn't be doing the same in a year. But I do know that I can keep a regular 3 day workout for years to come and not burn out. Some people get so gung ho and then burn out and fail because they can't keep up with what they think they should be doing. But if you set realistic weekly goals for yourself, you won't disappoint yourself and quit.
    Slow and steady wins the race!
  • jesusgrl14
    jesusgrl14 Posts: 250
    You know I have always thought that the greatest thing about this website is that whenever I fall off and spend a couple of days (or weeks) away from focusing on my weight, I just get back on here and find that encouragement again. Amazingly, I have managed to maintain and not gain at any point in my efforts! It's all about taking this slow and remembering that I didn't gain it quick and I won't lose it quick!
  • jenbar
    jenbar Posts: 1,038 Member
    You know I have always thought that the greatest thing about this website is that whenever I fall off and spend a couple of days (or weeks) away from focusing on my weight, I just get back on here and find that encouragement again. Amazingly, I have managed to maintain and not gain at any point in my efforts! It's all about taking this slow and remembering that I didn't gain it quick and I won't lose it quick!

    Same here! It took me YEARS to put it on, I can't expect it to just fall off in a week!

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