I've tried to "diet" before....many, many times. No sooner do I quit just after a short period of time. Typically, I last a day - two at most. That's why I chose Weight Watchers because they define they're weight loss program as a lifestyle change, not a diet.
One thing that I'm encouraging myself to do that works in conjunction with WW's "don't deprive yourself" is always ask the question - do I want to do __________ today? Do I want to eat healthy today? Do I want to exercise today? Sometimes the answer may be "no". The next step is to ask - will I do __________ today? It's very important to always give yourself the choice. This is a lesson I'm continually learning and it's a very important lesson to be learned.
I use to tell myself I was going to do something and then would end up sabotaging the whole thing by rebelling and doing the absolute opposite...and that was for any area in my life. Allowing yourself the choice to choose seems silly, but it works with kids and it works with our adult minds, too.
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As a TCK myself, I feel like many of these things are evident in my life.
I definitely struggle with not having a "home" and wanting to seamlessly "fit in" everywhere, but I think some of the other things are actually positive traits once you can look at them that way, as you are beginning to do.
The ability to adapt to your situations, surroundings, cultures, etc. is such a rare strength! So many people are so inflexible and struggle with big changes. As a TCK, change IS the norm! As I have experienced life a little, I have come to see that change is one of the most difficult things for many people to deal with. TCKs, we are so ahead in that area! Change is something we know, something we accept, something we embrace. Even though change isn't always easy for us, it is part of us.
We have such an advantage in being TCKs that, though it initially looks like a disadvantage, it really does give us a head start...we just have to see it that way in order for it to work to our benefit! :)
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