There
are many reasons why you may not want to try to change your
eating habits. Most of them are based in some type of fear.
Here are some frequent barriers and solutions to them.
"I'll never be able to do this."
Not believing you can do something is often rooted in fear
of failure. People put off making changes in their lives because
of this fear.
"I don't have time to make changes." This reason
not to change is very common. It can take the form of “I'm
too busy at work,” “I'm always feeling rushed,”
or “I have more important things to do.” Often
this reason for not changing is related to a fear of changing
your priorities.
"I don't like health foods." Many
people use this reason or variations of it such as “I
don't like vegetables,” “I don't like low-fat
foods,” or “I really crave sweets and high-fat
foods. I'll miss them.” Often a fear of the unknown
is behind these reasons.
"I would feel silly eating health food." Many people
are held back from changing their eating habits because of
how they think it will look to others. This concern may be
expressed as: “People will make fun of me,” or
“I don't want to draw attention to myself.” Behind
these reasons is a fear of embarrassment.
"I am not good at making changes." This reason may
take the form of “I'm too old (or fat, or set in my
ways) to make changes.” This kind of thinking is based
on a fear of change. Often low self-esteem makes it difficult
to change.
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