Telling Lies

Justifications always creep up, whenever we want them to. We keep them hidden in our back pocket to pull out at a moment’s notice. “I have had a tough day.” “I am celebrating.” “I woke up this morning.” Whatever it takes to justify our “bad” behavior of not working our or eating healthy.




It’s easier to say, “I deserve this,” than face the truth: the justifications are lies we tell ourselves. That’s the truth; they are lies. It’s much easier to doll up those lies with the bow of justification, when the truth is these are excuses. These excuses cause us to stray from our journey, taking a detour in a truck stop with no redemption. Before you know it your bellied up to the counter with the only level of exertion is pouring gravy over everything.



This seems a rather melodramatic scene; however, it is a very real consequence. We utilize these “justifications” over and over again. We begin to turn to bad behavior each time things go good or bad. Chocolate becomes our treat for waking up or refuge for a typo. It’s important to reframe how we look at celebrating success or handling bad moments; often food or taking time off mark these good and bad moments. A cake is purchased to celebrate a new job. A pint of ice cream wipes away our tears after a fight with our significant other. Wrapped up in a blanket on the couch watching a sappy movie feels like the best medicine after a tense-filled day.



While these all feel like the answers, they are not the best answers for solving the many questions that pop up during our journey. It’s important to begin to look at those lies we tell ourselves to justify bad choices and look at new answers. Perhaps, a short walk to clear your head after a tense-filled day, maybe a night out dancing to celebrate that raise, or a kickboxing class with a good friend to get out that aggression over a breakup.



Whatever the celebration or sadness that arise, don’t diminish the happiness or add to the sadness by straying off your path. The lies we tell ourselves only continue the fat guy delusion leading to unhealthy choices/consequences.