Comments on: Why You Can’t Make That Habit Stick (Part Three)

By: Ash

Ash — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 14:27:48 +0000

Dave–

Rock on with this series! Loving it.

Once upon a time when I actually went to the gym-*whistles innocently*-I remember one of my most effective tricks for staying on the treadmill for longer than I thought I could, was to envision myself sliding on that size 4 pair of shorts that I used to fit into…and remembering how good that felt. Subsequently, everytime I went to take a bite out of a Tastycake, I’d ask myself what I wanted more–that ooey, gooey chocolate, or actually fitting into my damn clothes.

Enjoying your writing, Dave. Also have your launch book with Naomi–simply adore.

Cheers!
Ash´s last blog ..How to Start a Revolution (Or 3 Ways to Change the World)

By: Val

Val — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 11:47:29 +0000

Old habits sure are hard to change. Instead of a junk food snack in the morning, my plan is to eat an apple Sometimes I remember to eat that, sometimes not. Depends on whether I’m acting consciously or not. (sigh)
Val´s last blog ..Jun 6, The Effects of Cortisol and Stress

By: rennie

rennie — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 10:15:30 +0000

how do i start changing bad habits ,when i dont feel bad about them ,but my partner makes me all the time aware how self destructive they are .[been abused as a child ]and dont seem to have long term memory when we are talking about it .in 2 or 3 days its all gone again .like a seperate part of me talks about it but doesnt pass it on to me .help dave ………

By: Megan Singleton

Megan Singleton — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 08:16:57 +0000

Hi Dave, I recieved your link from one of the people i interviewd, i would love to write something about yoou link on my blog SuccessBabes. Can you send me an email in regards to this.
megansingleton1@gmail.com

Thank you
Megan

By: PatriciaW

PatriciaW — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 21:46:13 +0000

Just read “More Time Now” which Dustin over at EngagedMarriage shared. Mind blowing. Perhaps potentially the most powerful thing I’ve ever read, after the Bible. Wow. I’m definitely sharing, and I’m definitely going to take action, beginning with my weekly 1 hr appt with myself.
PatriciaW´s last blog ..A Tacky Invitation to my 30-Day Exercise Challenge

By: wbailey

wbailey — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 18:13:37 +0000

Andy, you asked why drink water, and I just ran across this:
http://health.yahoo.net/experts/eatthis/sip-your-way-flat-belly That gives you all the reasons you need!

By: wbailey

wbailey — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 15:41:27 +0000

I used to snack a lot, especially whenever I was bored or antsy or in a bad mood. Now I drink a glass of water instead–it satisfies the need to get up and ingest *something*, and it’s good for me–and free! I aim for about 3-4 a day. Plus it staves off the hungries for a little while.

I can totally identify w/ the starbucks stop. I put a halt to that by getting a coffee maker at home, and focusing on how much $ I was saving, and also how many totally unnecessary calories I was avoiding! I liken a chai to about a cup of pure sugar–uber tasty, but do I really need it? Heck no!

Substitutions in the evenings: a 55 cal beer instead of a glass (or 3) of wine, or a big cup of really strong-flavored tea on the nights I need to not drink alcohol at all (ie after a cut-loose weekend, or before an athletic competition).

Focusing on the accomplishments instead of the mistakes is also essential–every evening, I write down what I’m proud about having done that day. At first the question really stumped me, but I kept at it and was able to focus more and more on good behavior, rather than my screw-ups. I also keep a daily weight log, and check a box if I 1) ate responsibly, 2) exercised, 3) drank at all and if so how much, and 4)other goals like playing my flute or keeping in touch w/ friends or having a productive day at work. It’s amazing what a difference it makes to keep a record of what you’ve achieved–that way see the small improvements, the proof that you CAN change over time, and you stay motivated!

By: Sharon Ass-got-Kicked

Sharon Ass-got-Kicked — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 14:37:51 +0000

Excellent article. I re-read the previous two and this one again. I want to change my eating habits(been through this for 45+ years). I enjoy eating/snacking. The pay off is extensive: eating is: pleasureable(taste,feel), a distraction from other stuff that I “should” be doing, emotionally comforting. So my plan is to eat every two hours, something that is 100-200 calories and healthy. Once per day I will require myself to have 100 cal of one of my “addiction” foods: sweets.
After almost one day of this routine I think the payoff is greater than the previous payoff my random eating/bingeing.

By: hrushita

hrushita — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 14:19:53 +0000

hey im new here, so like everyone ive got a zillion payoffs, but right now ive picked a simple on…spending the least time possible on facebook or any social website for a while cause i pointlessly got addicted to it and later realised i was wasting too much time..so heres my alternative..im starting swimming

By: Maryam Webster

Maryam Webster — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 07:22:18 +0000

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