As you begin to make changes in your diet and other health habits, you’re bound to encounter thoughts like these:
Boy, some {favorite junk food} would taste really good right now! Why can’t I just eat whatever I want? This sucks!
I do NOT want to work out today! I hate taking the time, I hate feeling inept, I hate feeling out of breath.
These complaints may seem harmless, and we think we’re just “letting off steam,” but you might be surprised at how destructive these thoughts are.
A line from an old hymn came to me this morning as I was taking this photo: “Early in the morning, my song shall rise to Thee.”
But I can’t sing that honestly. Because early in the morning, I struggle to discipline myself enough to sit down and journal, or pray, or meditate — let alone sing (trying to focus on the words and not be distracted by my own warbly voice). Early in the morning, I tend to get distracted by the tasks for the day, or the fun easy thing I’d rather do. Early in the morning, I want to go my own way.
