Day 2 went well. I measure success on adherence to my food plan, not by the scale. I do track my weight as I want to release the excess weight I am carrying. I want to be kind to my body. Eating food that is not nutritionally sound is not consistent with my goals.
I read a lot and one thing that comes up in literature that focuses on change and living you best life is the “lizard brain”. The lizard brain refers to the most primitive part of the brain, the brain stem and cerebellum. Any part of a person’s psyche or personality that is dominated by instinct or impulse rather than rational thought comes from the lizard brain. As humans, we have higher level thoughts, defined by logic and reason. If we don’t control our lizard brain, we will be governed by instinct or impulse. Part of sticking to my food plan is using my neo-cortex rather than my brain stem and cerebellum. Change and Habit Research uses the 90-day model to break up an old habit cycle. This is why I chose 90 days for my challenge.
This morning, I was +28.2 lbs. I know, by adhering to my food plan, I will move closer to my healthy weight. After 90 days, I probably will not continue to count days. I don’t count days for other habits, such as brushing my teeth or adhering to traffic laws. Those things are simply habits that define how I want to live my life.
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