From over 50 board

Found this on the over 50 board. Thought it was worth posting on our board as well All right, let's take roll call. All of you who are perfectionists please take one step forward. Just as I thought - there are quite a few of you I see. My findings reveal that 51% of all overweight individuals have a serious problem with perfectionism regarding weight control. A perfectionist is someone who brings an unrealistic attitude to weight management and lifestyle change. They have an "all or nothing" mindset when it comes to managing their eating and health. Perfectionists expect the impossible of themselves. That is - to be perfect. The typical weight loss pattern for a perfectionist is once you vary from your program, even slightly, you abandon the whole thing. For example, let's say you have followed your program perfectly for a couple of weeks when, in a moment of weakness, you eat a piece of cake. Now, because you are a perfectionist you don't just chalk this up as a minor slip and get back on the program. Noooooo wayyyy! Being a perfectionist, you equate a minor slip with total failure. And since you have already failed, why not eat the rest of the cake and, of course, what's cake without ice cream. You see how this pattern develops? This is how perfectionistic thinking sabotages your best efforts at weight control. Since no one is perfect, this "all or nothing" mentality dooms you to failure before you even begin. When you equate a "minor slip" with total failure you have no chance of succeeding. Perfectionism in weight control is a built-in guarantee of failure. The antidote for perfectionism begins with awareness. Becoming aware that this is an issue for you is step one, and step two demands that you then learn how to incorporate some reality and flexibility into your program. So I ask you today...Are you a perfectionist? Does it fit you? Hazel

oh my I felt like i was reading my own diary! thanks for sharing that, now know why I cant stop eating doritos I need to get back into protien mode. Karyn

Yes, Yes, Yes AND I NEED THERAPY FOR IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! God Bless! Jen

Great article Hazel thanks for sharing Thankfully I am not and never have been a perfectiionist

I am to a certain extent!! I find failure in myself in so many ways and even sabotage myself into failing, but I am aware of this and hav done a good job of controlling it I think. Thanks for the article, it is truly eye opening!! Steph