Breaking a Bad Habit

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Have you ever tried to quit a habit?

 

Depending on how long it has been a habit, it can be quite a challenge!

 

I’ve got a powerful tip for you today that can help.

 

Example:

 

Let’s say you want to stop nighttime snacking.

 

The next time you find yourself doing it, STOP (at least momentarily).  Then, ask yourself without any judgment involved:

 

  • What was happening just before you reached for those chips/cookies?
  • Where were you?
  • What were you thinking about?
  • What were you doing?
  • What were you feeling?

 

Those questions can help you unearth the ROOT CAUSE of your habit.

 

Nearly all of our habits serve a purpose.  Or at least they did when we first started doing them.

 

They may have eased boredom or loneliness, helped us deal with stress, given us a temporary shot of energy, and on and on!

 

But now the habit isn’t helping.  You’ve outgrown it!

 

When you can figure out the root cause SPARKING your habit, you are better equipped to find a new, upgraded solution (aka swap or stop the habit in favor of something aligned with your current goals).

 

So, the next time you find yourself snacking after dinner, ask yourself, “What’s really going on here?”

 

Depending on your answer, here are a few solutions:

  • If you’re lonely or bored:  make a connection, take a class, start a hobby.  Basically, get out of your comfort zone and mix things up!
  • If you’re stressed:  find ways to burn it off that don’t involve snacking
  • If you’re tired:  investigate your sleep, exercise, or nutrition habits
  • If you’re hungry:  because you didn’t eat enough during the day:  look at your overall nutrition strategy.

 

For most people, this probably won’t be an overnight fix — but we've all learned time and again that overnight fixes rarely work anyway.

 

It WILL help you get to the core of what’s driving your habit, which can help you find ways to improve/eliminate the root cause.

 

Remember … almost every habit you have was created because it served a purpose (at least for a while) — and sometimes it just takes awareness to shift your actions.

 

If this is an area you need help with, my Nutrition Coaching Program JOURNEY TO THE NEW YOU gives you a personalized plan of action to help you break free from the food choices and lifestyle habits that make people pre-diabetic ... even if it runs in your family, and you think getting Type 2 Diabetes is a foregone conclusion for you.

 

A BODY THAT’S FUN TO LIVE IN AGAIN!

 

What does that look like to you?

 

Comments from my clients ... (in no particular order):

 

* hearing my doctor say  "Whatever you're doing, keep it up!" 

* easily shop for and wear cute outfits

* being offered better rates on life and health insurance policies

* reduced my grocery / pharmacy budget

* fewer sick days at work ... I got a promotion this year!

* better sleep

* easily manage stress 

* playing outdoors with friends - instead of spending hours inside a stinky gym

* confidently meal-prep highly nutritious and tasty food

* happily drive past "fast-food alley" with no cravings

* vacation in places that have lots of hills and narrow cobblestone streets :-)

* understand how to make restaurant menus accommodate my health and wellness needs

* wedding rings fit again - no more swollen fingers

* navigate the cruise ship buffet like a champion

* tie my shoes without getting out of breath

* easily get up and down from playing on the floor with the grandkids

* plenty of energy to get through the day

* no more brain fog / cravings 

* increased self-confidence and knowledge of what works for MY SPECIFIC CONTEXT

 

********Notice that I never mentioned being judged on stage in a bikini ********

 

 

Let me help you achieve a body that's FUN to live in again.  It's a Journey to the New Version of YOU.blobid1_0d5408b94abfa.png

 

The ring of green arrows shows the process I take my clients through to achieve that fun body.

 

The outside ring of multi-colored arrows shows the different areas of my client's life that can either enhance or hinder the progress they make with the green arrows.

 

Together, you and I will create personalized, sustainable updates to your diet and lifestyle habits that support your health and wellness goals for a lifetime!

 

You'll also get daily accountability with me, along with weekly check-in meetings .... TONS of support for you!

 

Let's get the conversation started today with a DISCOVERY SESSION with Coach Jessica Walker, the ketopaddlegirl.

 

I’d love the opportunity to learn more about YOU and to see if we’d be a good fit to work together!

 

 

Make it a great day,