Exercise: Leverage “Instant Gratification”
The desire for “instant gratification” is a bad thing most of the time. But instead of fighting it, we can use it to our advantage. For example, you could use a pedometer to count your steps. Every step you take gives you a little more gratification, making you feel like you’re moving toward your goal (which you are). As I mentioned in a previous lesson, you can use a heart rate monitor with your cardio exercise, watching how many calories you’re burning as you’re exercising. So, as you are on this weight loss journey, you’ll be constantly bombarded with negative thoughts. But with this strategy, you can overcome them with the action you take at any given moment.