How often do we start the beginning of the week committed to healthy eating? We make a mental note of eating well and feeling good with our decision because we took the first step. Two to three days pass and we cheat a little convincing ourselves it’s okay. The end of the week arrives and so have our bad habits and we start the cycle over.
We restrict our diets by eliminating carbohydrates because a friend said it works. We bounce from one diet to another because someone said it works. The restrictions leaves the body lacking nourishment, which we need to keep the body healthy and the mind in a happy mental state.
Let’s start today, this very moment and let’s take baby steps together and let me know how you are doing. Remember, this is my take.
- First, what is going on within that makes us nervous or fearful to stay committed (spend time on this).
- Second, accept and acknowledge eating healthy is a life style and not a diet.
- Embrace physical activity.
Practice, practice and practice. We make many errors in life to reach success. Think about how good you are at your job, sports, coaching, parenting etc. Reaching success comes with practice and error.
- Drink a glass of water when you wake, keep a bottle 16ozs on your desk, drink a glass at lunch and have a glass at dinner. Plan and practice until this become muscle memory.
- Nothing packaged for breakfast. For example, the quick microwavable burrito’s or pockets. Options, eggs with fruit, or oatmeal with protein, or yogurt with nuts. These are examples only because I am not a nutritionist.
- Do some form of activity. For example, try not leaning on walls when standing, just stand. Drinking the water will keep you in the bath room which enhances walking. Try ten jumping jacks three times per week and if you cannot jump, try walking in place for five minutes in the morning and in the evening and if you can not move in place, try standing for six minutes.
Hello,
I have a hard time drinking just water. Is this much water necessary and why? I am a for figure woman And will try standing. I really want to be. Healthier .
Thanks for your comment and you are taking the first step by “really wanting to be healthier”. As you know from my blog post, preparing the mind is key. First, yes, yes and yes water is totally necessary. Water is good for the skin, for body functions (kidney, brain, delivers oxygen and much more). Second, incorporate walking to move to the next level and plan your meals. Remember baby steps.
I am here and listening! How will you rise?
SUNNY,I AGREE WITH YOU DRINKING THE WATER,I HAVE NO PROBLEM WITH THIS; WHATS THE DAILY RECOMMENDATION? I KNOW THEY USED TO RECOMMEND 8 GLASSES A DAT BUT I KNOW THATS CHANGED. ALSO, LIKE TO HAVE A PROTEIN SHAKE FOR BREAKFAST ALONG WITH A FRUIT; BUT THAT ONLY HOLD ME FOR ABOUT 2 HRS. S. BROWN
Thanks for your comment. The daily recommended amount of water depends on activity level, sex as well as body weight. Here is a quick calculation to determine, take your body weight and multiply by 2/3. An example, say you weigh 230 pds (230 x (2/3) = 153 ounces (about 19 glasses) which is a little over a gallon. Note: a gallon contains about 128 ounces (about 16 glasses). Hope this is helpful.
As far as a protein shake and fruit. You need protein that will last. Try incorporating eggs and also try Oatmeal.
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Thanks for the pertinent and helpful information, I most definitely will exercise those options.
This is good information thank you very much