Last week, I talked about the many choices that we get to make each day about whether, what, and how much we want to eat. Becoming more aware of these choices is one of the first thing we work on in the year long Weighless program. But our members are often confused about this at first.
They think this means self-policing every move.
They think doing it “right” means always doing what they “should.”
But it’s more subtle than that. It’s about noticing how often we actually have an opportunity to make a choice. (Remember: A habit is just a choice we don’t realize we’re making.)
Because when we can tune into the fact that we’re actually making a choice, making a different choice suddenly becomes an option!
So, before I reflexively order/serve/grab/eat something, I take a moment to consider: Am I actually hungry or just responding to a cue? Do I really want this or would something else be more satisfying?
The other big misunderstanding is that your only two choices are Yes and No. (And that the right choice is always No.)
But these are not your only choices! Other great choices include:
“Yes, but just half that much, thanks.”
“Yes, but not right now. I think I’ll save that for later.”
“No, I’d actually much prefer ____________ instead.”
And, of course, every once in a while the right choice is: “HELL YES!!”
So, as you continue to tune in to the many choices you get to make every day, try to enjoy the freedom this offers you. See if you can find ways to say Yes more often, but in ways that are more aligned with your goal of weighing less.