I-can't-itis is a common condition in which when presented which a change, a person will automatically respond - either in their mind or aloud - with the words "I can't." This is often accompanied by a list of reasons why it is impossible for the mentioned task to be accomplished.
I-can't-itis oftens strikes when the subject of a healthy lifestyle is discussed, especially changes to nutrition and exercise.
Symptoms include:
- The belief that you already eat really healthy and don't need to change anything.
- Feeling defensive when discussing changes to eating or exercise habits.
- Feeling defeated by past attempts to eat healthier and exercise.
- An all-or-nothing mindset in which you yo-yo between being very strict to slip-ups that cause you to fall off the wagon - sometimes for days.
- Clinging to your current lifestyle habits even though you don't look and feel your best.
These symptoms can be exacerbated after attempting popular fad diets from books and magazines or following dietary advice from well-meaning family and friends.
The good news is that there is help for this chronic condition. Working with a licensed nutrition professional can help you battle this condition by identifying ways to painlessly implement incremental lifestyle changes that help you meet your goals and achieve results.
You have the power to change your life. Don't let I-can't-itis rule it for you.
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