Comments on: Just a Bit (Just for a Second, Just to See How it Feels) Gets You Fit

By: Olga @ Healthing It

Olga @ Healthing It — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 03:45:30 +0000

I completely agree with you. When I go to the gym in the morning, I don’t want to come home and go, “hhmmm….well I guess I’ll eat a box of donuts now.”

It makes a HUGE difference. And I applaud hot Michelle for trying to do SOMETHING.
.-= Olga @ Healthing It´s last blog ..In a delicious galaxy…not so far away =-.

By: Marsha

Marsha — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 16:07:11 +0000

I love the Lynchpin idea! It really does make it easier to see the value in starting to make even small changes.
I confess I get confused about the small dietary or exercise changes though – doesn’t the body adapt pretty well? Seems like there are many theories floating around “out there” about how much of a change you need to see results. That said, my confusion shouldn’t keep me from making the small changes – I just wish I understood the biology better.

By: Maggie

Maggie — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 17:30:28 +0000

I know I should never underestimate people, but are there really people who think cutting out one cookie will result in their losing 50lbs?? I don't think that's really the premise of the "just a bit" idea. I always thought of it as a bunch of small changes put together over time. And, as you said, those small changes inspiring you do do better in general and maybe make some big changes. .-= Maggie´s last blog ..Racing Intentions =-.

By: Teri [a foodie stays fit]

Teri [a foodie stays fit] — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 17:04:59 +0000

AMEN! excellent post. .-= Teri [a foodie stays fit]´s last blog ..Lime Quinoa with Black Beans, Scallions and Feta =-.

By: Keri

Keri — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 16:02:17 +0000

I totally agree. Although you may not be achieving huge fitness benefits by skipping that cookie or walking to work, you will be gaining health benefits such as lowering your risk of cvd, diabetes, etc. Baby steps add up, the next thing you know you could be losing your virspinity!

By: samantha

samantha — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 15:51:06 +0000

i always remind myself how good it feels to take care of myself — it’s definitely a huge motivating factor.

i truly think every little bit helps – while it’s about numbers, it’s also about health, and there is no arguing that omitting a cookie and walking to work every day promote better health than the opposite.
.-= samantha´s last blog ..all around the world. =-.

By: PaganAngel

PaganAngel — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 15:39:21 +0000

I’m also in agreement. A 10 minute walk (everyday) doesn’t amount to anything and neither does an extra cookie (everyday)…isn’t that the kind of thinking that got us into this situation? The walk doesn’t count and neither does the cookie, a cookie is easier and produces more immediate pleasure, damn the walk.

The truth is tolerance–the same as drug addiction. You DO get used to something, so you need more. Whether it’s healthy habits or bad ones, they both add up in the long run.
.-= PaganAngel´s last blog ..Baked Apple Pudding =-.

By: Abby

Abby — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 15:38:45 +0000

This is a GREAT post!!! I love how you should how one healthy decision can impact many more decisions! Thanks for this!

By: Lauren

Lauren — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 15:20:50 +0000

bbm thumbs up!!!

By: katherine

katherine — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 14:20:21 +0000

I agree with you completely. I think the Times article is too short sighted. Obviously, skipping a cookie and expecting to lose 10 pounds is unrealistic. And there are many people in the world who are always hunting for weight loss short cuts, so they justify eating much more if they exercise, etc.

The focus should be, as you stated, on the snowball effect of these good choices you’re making. First and foremost, the change should be in your mindset and then the little changes add up!