Do Hurricanes Affect Weight Loss? Weathering the storm!

Do you know this year Florida will go through a surge in baby
births? Think about it! More time spent inside last year. That’s
what it boils down to with more babies this year. Fear
motivation makes people bond in order to weather the storm.
Sometimes, Mother Nature in her on little way brings people
together.

Can hurricanes affect your weight loss goals? You bet it can!
The obvious answer is, you are inside more, so the temptation to
over eat is greater. The other way hurricanes affect losing
weight is from an emotional level.

Storms can make us feel out of control, overwhelmed, and darn
right scared. In search of security and control we turn to food
for stability, comfort, and trust. Only to realize later all is
well which ends well. Can we overcome such temptations is the
much larger question? Sure we can. It will take some
pre-planning, decision making and transfer of emotions.

Pre-planning: When you go out and get what you need to
strengthen your home from the winds and rain. Get what you need
at the grocery store to strengthen your body. You know that more
time inside is going to increase your appetite. In anticipation
of that, get more foods than normal in the better- for- you
category. At least if you are going eat more in calories, the
calories will be better for you. Or in the very least lower in
fat.

Decision Making: Anticipate the longer hours in the house. The
pre-planed grocery trip helps, however, there has to be some
offensive thinking as well. Make it a point to eat healthy
during this temporary stay inside. Plan some fun activities to
do. If you have exercise equipment, take advantage of this time
to use them.

Emotional Transfer: We tend to eat out of boredom and
insecurity. Hurricanes are only temporary. Your weight gain can
be longer lasting. Sustain from your over indulging for just a
little while longer. One day, one meal, one emotion at a time.

Don’t let the temporary winds of the hurricane blow you off
course of feeling better, and maintaining that weight loss goal.
If need be revisit your goal list as many times as need be to
keep you focused. Call someone, anything to take the mind off of
the illusion of losing control.

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