training an endurance geek.

Sometimes you need to ignore yourself!

I’ve recently been re-inspired to post something about healthy weight loss.. and how it relates to mental wellness. I’m going to be brief, and I hope you might consider reblogging with your own thoughts!

I believe that a majority of the problems with obesity start in the cavity directly between your ears. The brain is a tricky thing, and has been tuned over many thousands of years of evolution to be the most complex and powerful part of the body. Sometimes you need to ignore it to reach your goals. Regarding weight loss, with a bit of practice you might find that you can get better control with a fairly simple hack.

Every single time you start to put something in your mouth, food or drink, take a few moments to ask yourself;

- Is my stomach grumbling?

- Am I stressed out?

- Do I feel sluggish, maybe its been too long since I’ve last eaten?

- Is there a more healthy alternative?

Be honest with the answers to these questions, and then eat or drink what you were about to. I think that over time you will answer these questions before you have a food or drink in your hand, and the answers to these questions will guide you to making healthier decisions.