Over the summer, I noticed that I was turning to food more often than usual. My scale noticed too.
So I sat down with my Top 5 Values and BOOM! – it was abundantly clear that I was altogether neglecting my adventure value.
My husband and I had been discussing the idea of visiting Scotland for about two years. But we came up with excuse after excuse for not booking the trip…
- We don’t want to leave the dog
- It’s too hard to step away from our businesses
- Flights are too expensive right now
- Maybe next spring – or in 2018
When we’re trying to lose weight, most of us rely on willpower to resist our desire for food – until we inevitably run out of willpower.
But there’s an alternative approach to weight loss that happens to make life even more fulfilling. Yes, MORE fulfilling.
Ask yourself this question. What’s way better than food in your life? What gives you even more pleasure than your favorite treat?
When I answered this question for myself, here’s what I came up with…
- Planning + going on adventures and road trips
- Hiking + snowshoeing in nature
- Having fun with my friends
- Reading an amazing book that I can’t put down
- Learning something new
- Feeling a sense of accomplishment
My invitation to you is to no longer think of losing weight as a period of deprivation. When we purposefully increase the amount of time we’re dedicating to behaviors that create more pleasure than food, the desire for the extra food tends to fall away.
Step #1 – Get clear about what’s better than food in your life.
Step #2 – Decide how you can create more of these things. Be specific + create an action plan.
Step #3 – Take action! If being in nature is better than food, work out a way to carve time out of each day to go outside. If you crave adventure – stop waiting for the perfect time and book that trip.
And that, my friends, is how you lose weight without all the craving and deprivation.
I lost a pound and a half while in Scotland. Food wasn’t a priority. Food was simply there to fuel my life.
The hubby and I are planning a quick weekend camping trip to Utah in a few weeks. No more snubbing that adventure value for me.
When we create more of what brings us lasting pleasure in life, the fleeting pleasure from food becomes less compelling.
When life is more delicious, all that extra food simply isn’t necessary.
XO ~Robyn
Weight Loss Coaching is not another fad diet, cleanse or get thin quick scheme. This approach is a pathway to sanity around food, a healthier you, lasting results – and a more delicious life.
I work with courageous + determined women who are ready to say goodbye to yo-yo dieting and calorie counting – for good. If this approach resonates with you, then LET’S CHAT Chickadee!
Loch Ness, Scotland