Barrier 1: I don’t want to deny myself.
Barrier Buster: You don’t have to! Moderation is the key:
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Watch portion sizes and know when you're eating more than one serving.
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Plan to ask for a doggy bag when you eat out.
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Have just one.
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Read the labels on foods to know what foods may be hiding calories or salt.
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Choose lower-fat and lower-calorie versions of your favorites.
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Use a small plate instead of a normal-sized plate.
Barrier 2: I lost weight before but I gained it right back.
Barrier Buster: Make this time different:
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List what worked and didn’t work last time and what you can try this time.
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Choose changes that you are willing to stick with.
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Work exercise into your weight-loss plan.
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Be realistic about what is possible. Your plan has to fit into your life in a balanced way that works for you.
Barrier 3: I don’t have the time to be active.
Barrier Buster: It takes just a few minutes a day!
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Be active with a pet or the kids.
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Block off activity time in your schedule.
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Borrow some time that you usually spend watching TV.
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You are too important not to take time to exercise—it is your life!