We all have body rhythms that peak and fall. There are times of day we feel creative and have energy. Larks have them in the morning while owls are at their best in the evening hours. And we all have a time that is a low time \u2014 a time when our spirits, as well as our bodies, slump.<\/p>\n
That\u2019s the danger time for dieters. At 2 o\u2019clock in the afternoon I don\u2019t really believe I can lose weight. I no longer believe what I\u2019ve learned about how my body works and I think it doesn\u2019t matter anyway. I bet you have a time when it is hardest for you to stick to a plan, too.<\/p>\n
The smart thing to do is make preparations for slump time.\u00a0 Plan your day so that you have something easy and enjoyable to do at that time.\u00a0 I try to plan errands so I am out of the house and busy going places during my slump time.\u00a0 Other times I decide I can open my library book or work on my favorite hobby.\u00a0 We can\u2019t always control our schedule for the down times, but knowing they are coming can help us prepare.<\/p>\n
For today I want to give you a challenge. You can give up on your weight loss\/healthy living journey any time. It\u2019s up to you. I\u2019m here to encourage you, not to shame you or force you into anything. \u00a0But, I want you to commit to NOT giving up at slump time. Do it with a clear head and with good reasons (if you can think of any). Don\u2019t sabotage yourself at slump time when you can\u2019t trust your feelings!\u00a0 When you want to give up and just eat cookies, tell yourself you can have them later.\u00a0 By the time you recover from your slump,\u00a0 you probably won\u2019t want them.<\/p>\n
Eating to live and living for Christ,<\/p>\n
Susan Jordan Brown<\/p>\n
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