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The Power of the Rebound
I was on the elliptical getting my 45 minutes in last night while Dawn was watching a basketball game nearby. I’ve always enjoyed basketball, but last night gave me a different perspective. I happened to look up just as a player took a long three-point shot. He missed.
But here’s the beautiful part: his teammate was right there. He grabbed the rebound and immediately passed the ball back to the same player. This time? Swish. Straight through the net.
It made me think about our health journeys. That player didn't dwell on the miss or walk off the court. He used that split second to notice he was an inch off to the right, adjusted his feet, and took the shot again. The "miss" wasn't a failure; it was just the data he needed to make the next one.
I see this so often with my students. Someone came to me recently feeling disappointed because, after a great day of fasting, blueberries, and a big salad, they ended the night with a bag of chips. They felt like they "failed."
But I told them: that’s just a missed shot. And the "data" was in how she felt afterward. She noticed she didn't feel good. Her energy dropped, and that vibrant feeling from the salad was gone.
So, we adjusted the play. Instead of focusing on the "mistake," we looked at how to fill her up better. The adjustment? Adding a 1/4 cup of walnuts or a whole avocado to a slightly bigger salad tonight. That extra healthy fat and volume is what keeps the hunger away so those chips don't even look tempting.
For me, I do the same thing. If I notice I’m eating too many dates one by one, I don't "restrict" them. My psychology background taught me that restriction just creates resistance in the brain. Instead, I just rework the play. I’ll take a couple of those dates and blend them into a big, creamy smoothie with frozen bananas and a splash of almond milk.
By changing the format, I get a massive, filling "dessert" that satisfies the craving, but I end up using far fewer dates. It’s a win for my tastebuds and a win for my goals. No willpower required, just a better strategy.
That is the "Easy Way." It’s about having anchors you can count on. For me, it’s my one big salad every single night and this 45-minute elliptical session I was finishing up. These are the things that keep me grounded even when I "miss a shot."
I went from 18 years of chronic pain and 55 lbs overweight to total freedom by focusing on Progress, Not Perfection. I want to be the teammate that grabs the rebound and passes the ball back to you.
What is one "Anchor" or one good thing you’re doing for yourself today? Share it in the comments!
PS i have no idea why i made that serious face.. concentrating maybe 🤣🤣
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