The other nite I was at a dinner party and I overheard a friend speaking to his wife. He said he was so impressed with my willpower to order a kale salad with grilled fish rather than have the ribs and cornbread. It struck me that it wasn’t willpower. I actually prefer and really like kale salad and grilled fish. I wasn’t compromising by eating the way I like. I am 100% committed to eating healthy. There isn’t a choice. That’s what makes it easy. The ability to commit.
When my clients come to see me to get healthy (whether to lose a few pounds or to gain a few pounds) they are not on the fence about it- they are not 99% sure. They are 100%! They are ready to begin their healthy journey. They are motivated. This level of motivation leads to commitment and to healthy behavioral change. Intention becomes a habit and goal is set and met. I think this is why I am against fad diets like the 80-20 diet where there is a built in “cheat” day. Unless you are committed to yourself you won’t succeed as you want to.
The ability to be successful is to be completely committed to your goal. To be completely successful and feel great, contact me for a consult!