I have been using the concept of the addictive nature of "junk" foods based on the "perfect" combination of sugar, salt, and fat. So, I can't cave because it is too addictive for me.
I also am using avoidance (ie, none in my house and when in week moments, not going anywhere where I would be tempted).
I guess that would make fear a big part of my motivation.
Over the last year I have had a few different things that have lead me towards working on my health.
1. Two years ago we bought a house with the concept of tearing down and building dream house at the 5-10 yr mark.
2. The feeling that my health was so poor that I probably only had 5-10 yrs before I would have some type of significant health incident.
3. The inability to qualify for additional life insurance. Since buying the house, I do not want to leave that debt to my partner should I die.
4. Work environment harrassment. I did confront it and it has either stopped or become more covert. Oddly enough, this harrassment has made it easier to say no to all the work place temptations.
Now, being down 40lbs since March 1 and down 60 lbs since my highest, I am feeling like I am on a roll and don't want to do anything to stop it. This is both in a "Alright, I rock, keep it up" type of self talk and "please, please let this work" voice sometimes squeaking in there.
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