This is Why It's Easier to Do "Bad" Habits than "Good" Ones
The reason we do certain habits is because the immediate outcome is favorable:
Let's take eating out every night:
The immediate outcome is favorable:
It's quick
It tastes good
However, the ultimate outcome, can be unfavorable:
High levels of salt and inflammatory fats overtime can increase cholesterol, etc.
A lot of money spent.
With other habits it's the reverse.
Let's take working out as an example:
The immediate outcome of a workout isn't too favorable (especially in the beginning):
You're sore.
You're sweaty.
Your body hasn't really changed at all.
However, the ultimate outcome, is really favorable:
Your cholesterol lowers.
You're less at risk of injury.
You're less at risk of disease.
When looking at your health habits, you can identify which ones are serving you by asking yourself one question: “If I continue to do/not do this, what might be my ultimate outcome?”
Initially, adopting certain habits can be difficult, until it becomes a part of who you are, which is when you’ll find enjoyment from doing those things because you're fulfilling your identity. If you’re having a hard time sticking to healthy habits you’re trying to adopt, read my last blog post > 5 Mistakes People Make When Trying to Make a Change
If you’re looking to feel more confident in your body, learn how to let go of dieting for good to enjoy food without guilt, and turn exercise into something you love to do rather than something you “have” to do, submit a client application to get in contact with me! I work with clients virtually all over the world helping those who are frustrated with dieting and want to change their relationship with food, exercise and themselves.
Hi, I’m Azul Corajoria, an Integrative Health Coach, Personal Trainer & Yoga Instructor. I support my clients in making step-by-step changes so that they can live a healthy and balanced life. By recognizing the interdependent roles of mindset, nutrition, and movement I educate and hold my clients accountable for achieving their health goals through lifestyle and behavior adjustments with an emphasis on self-care. Together, we navigate the contradictory world of nutrition through intuitive eating, practice mindful movement, and implement small mindset and lifestyle shifts that empower them to be their best selves in the easiest way possible.
