Who has some pointers on overcoming "healthy living burnout"?!


Question: Who has some pointers on overcoming "healthy living burnout".?
I was underweight to normal weight throughout my childhood and youth. I have always had a terrible sweet tooth that I struggled to keep under control for years. To maintain my healthy weight, I exercised every day and limited my caloric intake using WW as a standard for balanced meals. I was in great shape and very healthy. Meanwhile, all my friends and family were not exercising and were eating any thing they wanted. The majority were overweight. After years of living this way, I hit total fitness burnout. I began to feel it wasn't worth all the sacrifices (like constantly denying my cravings for any food that was "empty calories, etc). After all, I have no wish to outlive my loved ones anyway, so why work so hard to be so healthy all the time.?... Now, naturally, I am very out of shape. I would like to lose some weight to feel better and have more energy. But, every time I try to make a start, I just can't make a go of it. It was my lifestyle for many years and something in me balks at the idea of going back. I'm getting older now and exercise seems more draining than I remember... Any success stories would be greatly appreciated :) Health Question & Answer


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Try eating healthy Mon-Fri, then eating whatever you want on weekends. That way you get the best of both worlds. The key to making this work though is exercising.

You just need to find what works for you, it took me years and years to get the plan I am on now - and I have never been healthier and happier.

I exercise every day, and eat as I suggested above. I love food, I am a food addict. I refuse to get fat, yet I refuse to live on bean sprouts and tofu - so the choice I made was to increase my exercise, so I could eat whatever I want, whenever I want. Generally I follow the plan I stated above, but I truly eat whatever I want, whenever I want. The price I pay for this is working out twice a day (lift weights in the morning and 30-40 mins of cardio every night). Nothing comes free, you can have it all, you just need to pay the price.

Good luck.

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