Over the last few years, I’ve put on a few extra pounds that I’d like to lose. Despite my best efforts at exercising like a lunatic, I’ve learned that I cannot “outrun a Twinkie”.
So I spent the last several months reading about different diet & exercise plans. I’ve read about Paleo, Primal, Keto and Vegan. I’ve wasted far too much time reading blogs about diet and exercise.
About 8 weeks ago, I finally did what needed to be done – I stopped snacking on half a jar of peanut butter and chocolate several times a week.
It probably surprises nobody that I started losing weight.
Most of the time, we already know what needs to be done. We just don’t want to do it.
- Our credit card bills are unmanageable but we keep buying more stuff
- We don’t have any time for our friends and family but waste hours on Facebook and Twitter
- We want to lose weight, but try everything except fixing our diet (oops)
This would be even more delicious with a side of peanut butter – as almost everything is. (Photo by Jennifer Pallian on Unsplash)
Luckily, I’ve found a solution to this dilemma. Just do the one thing you least want to do right now.
It is almost certain to be your best next step that will move you toward your goal. (See 1 Big Rock for more on this).
It will also be a relief. Once you take the action, you can stop thinking about it and worrying about it. Instead, you’ll be dealing with it.
Taking action is something I recommend doing if you find yourself obsessing about a problem but getting nowhere.