When people look back and wonder how they became overweight, they often expect it to be one huge thing. But the truth is, it’s rarely the big blow-outs that do the damage. It’s the little things, the things we brush aside with the phrase “Oh well… it’s only.”
You know the ones. It’s only a biscuit with my tea. It’s only a slice of cake at the office. It’s only one takeaway after a long day. We tell ourselves it doesn’t matter, it won’t hurt, it’s just a small indulgence. And, on its own, it probably wouldn’t. The trouble is, “It’s only” becomes a daily habit. One small extra here, one extra there, and over weeks, months, and years those little things add up. They don’t just add up in calories – they add up in inches around the waistline, in sluggish energy levels, and in frustration when the clothes don’t fit like they used to.
But here’s the good news: if the little things are what got us into this shape, then it’s the little things that can get us out of it. You don’t need to turn your life upside down to lose weight and feel better. You don’t need a crash diet or to live in the gym. You just need to change the small daily habits. Swap the biscuit for a piece of fruit. Choose water instead of that extra glass of wine. Cook a simple meal at home instead of hitting the takeaway.
Small changes, made consistently, transform your body and your health. So the next time you hear yourself say “It’s only”, remember, it’s never just only. It’s those little choices, repeated over time, that make all the difference.
