For some people it is really hard to give up the junk food and sweets and eat a better, more nutritious diet. So let’s use the example of eating the 5 to 9 fruits and vegetables we need daily.
There are things you can think about so that it becomes much easier and more enjoyable to eat all those servings of vegetables we need each day.
Did you know that most of us think in pictures?
Most of us are motivated by the things that you want to move away from that might cause emotions you don’t want such as pain, grief, anger etc. Examples: Ill health, overweight, not being able to join your family due to sickness is certainly things you want to move away from.
You are also motivated by the things you want to move towards. Emotions that would go with this are feeling happy, satisfied, loved, forgiven, respected, etc.
Move away from or move towards. These two ways most of us can be motivated and they are the key to help you get past your dislike of vegetables and fruit if that is the problem .
Think about which type you are. Ask one of your close friends if you have trouble deciding. Which are you most motivated by? Do you put moving away foremost in your mind or moving toward?
Ready to Start? Go to the store and buy some vegetables. Look at them, feel them taste them, Chew on them. Snap them, break them up and hear the crunchiness. Involve as many of your senses as you can.
At the same time, do one of two things:
If you are motivated by what you are moving away from:
Paint the picture of what you are leaving behind. Accentuate the problems. Make them look really big and bad in your picture. Show your self what the big bad picture would be like a year from now or 5 years from now if you continued eating your bad diet. Put a lot of feeling into this.
If motivated by what you are trying to achieve or move towards:
Put a great big picture of what you will look like and feel like when you have better health. Fill the picture with colors and light. Think about who you love, who loves you and what you want to do and could do when you have good health.
Maybe you are not sure where you fit in to this process. Then play both pictures for yourself. Really put some pictures in your head. Use plenty of color. Turn the sound up.
Now which did you feel more motivated to eat the vegetables you need?
Play this picture over and over again as you start your diet and eat the right foods, especially your vegetables. This kind of framing in your mind will help you stay on track for better food choices.
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