Dr. Phil again

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honeybunch1

Cathlete
Yesterday Dr. Phil had a show on keeping New Years resolutions, and the essence of his advice was: You cannot be overweight, smoke, or whatever (substitute any bad habit) IF YOUR ENVIRONMENT (or lifestyle) DOES NOT ALLOW IT.

Seems really simple, doesn't it? But if you don't have you trigger foods in the house, you can't eat them, right? You can't smoke if you don't have cigarettes in the house, right?

In other words, remove the excuses. Gotta love it.

Quit makin' excuses and........Just Do It! :)
 
I think because we're so into making excuses and blaming everything and everyone else but ourselves for our bad habits.

Just Do It! :)
 
As far as not having trigger foods in the house, that might be easy to do if you live alone but not practical if you live with others. What I put in my mouth is my responsibility - I'm not going to tell my dh and kids that we can't have a certain food (or foods) in the house because I can't control myself. Sure, it would be easier if my kitchen was stocked without any trigger foods but ultimately I have to make good decisions on what I put in my mouth.
Erica
 
[font size="1" color="#FF0000"]LAST EDITED ON Jan-07-03 AT 11:44PM (Est)[/font][p]Not having stuff in the house never stopped me. I just put my shoes on, go out to the corner store, and get it. Far be it from me to get in the way of something I want! I disagree with Dr. Phil. The key is to be happy without it, whatever IT is. Self-denial never helps anything.
- Dr. Nancy
 
[font size="1" color="#FF0000"]LAST EDITED ON Jan-08-03 AT 06:44AM (Est)[/font][p]This is why the cheat day works so well.....I can deal with not having the trigger foods in the house because I know I only have live without them for six days. Then I get only enough to eat in one day. This works VERY well for me. Then you only have to eat "clean" six days at a time.

I hardly call that denying myself. It really comes down to "whatever works for you." I think you have to try suggestions, even those of Dr. Phil, and see what is the magic for you.

It all comes down to CONTROLLING my eating. It's personal choice and personal responsibility. You have to decide if the momentary gratification is worth being at a weight at which you are not happy.

Eating donuts seven days a week is NOT worth is to me, much as I'd love to do it. I like wearing my nice little outfits too much to eat like a pig 7 days a week.

It's all a trade off.

Just Do It! :)
 
I agree with you that different methods work for different people, and it's a great idea to try different things until you find out what works for you.

I honestly believe that in the long run most people will find they do best if they really change their eating habits and thereby change their tastes rather than use "cheat" days. At some point, when you've changed your eating over time, a donut is no longer so gratifying. That is to say, you'd actually RATHER have something that is nutritious and isn't just empty calories. You no longer feel like you are "controlling" yourself or that you "have to" eat clean. Rather, you are enjoying what you are eating EVERY day, and enjoying the way it makes you feel, the energy it gives you, and, as you say, the way you fit into your clothes!

I don't know much about Dr. Phil, but it sounds like he may have an approach that is more about biting the bullet than about real change and taking real pleasure in the joys of this short life we have! Unless you're in a life or death situation, I think for most people that biting the bullet stuff is doomed to failure.

-Dr. Nancy
 
True, your environment contributes to bad habits, but while you can control your personal environment (your home) how can you control an entire culture? I think our modern American culture (including working more than 40 hours a week and the abundance of fast food) contributes to overweight as well. The majority of restaurants (this excludes health food restaurants and the like) offer very little in the way of healthy foods, but many people work long hours and go for the convenience of ready-made food. On a smaller scale, how many of you work in an office where it's typical for someone to bring in candy and "treats" on a regular basis? I do, but luckily I can avoid them. However, it sometimes seems to send the signal to the person who brought the treats that you are rejecting them.
 
[font size="1" color="#FF0000"]LAST EDITED ON Jan-08-03 AT 02:34PM (Est)[/font][p]Oops...triple post! What the #*(#$&(
 
[font size="1" color="#FF0000"]LAST EDITED ON Jan-08-03 AT 02:33PM (Est)[/font][p]Sorry...double post!
 
I dunno..I know its hip to like Dr. Phil, but personally I don't care for him or his 'advice.' It seems to me that its pretty easy to upbraid someone, but its another thing to actually offer helpful advice and ways to make changes if the person is willing to do so.

I haven't seen a lot of his shows so I can't really say much about him, but what I have seen of him, I don't care for.
 
You can't control the culture, but it still can be done. We have a nurse who posts on these forums who worked 12 hour shifts, and if she could find time to exercise, anyone could.

Under whatever circumstances, if you really want to, you can do it. It just takes creativity and a lot of planning. There are still lots of choices even in fast food establishment. You have to do your research. This is one reason why Weight Watchers is so good - they've DONE the research, and they give you the smart choices.

As for the treats at work, I've always passed them up, but I DO sometimes take some home to eat on my cheat day. I know I'm not rejecting them, and don't feel that I must eat the stuff to make some one feel better.

AND, there seems to be no gray area with Dr. Phil -you either really like him or really hate him. I think he rocks!

Just Do It! :)
 
[font size="1" color="#FF0000"]LAST EDITED ON Jan-09-03 AT 06:38AM (Est)[/font][p]Dr. Nancy,

"So how's that workin' for you?"

"Just Do It! :)
 
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