Making the Change

 

With the New Years just arriving, many individuals create 'resolutions' to either lose weight, diet, be healthier, go to the gym, etc. All of these things go back to the same thing - living a healthy lifestyle. Seems like a pretty big task doesn't it? Without a plan this can be overwhelming and time consuming, which results in failure. Not you, not this year.

 



 

First thing is first, this is a slow process. The faster you lose weight, the faster it's going to come back. In this case, slow and steady wins the race! Sure you'll lose weight fast (at first) with all of those fad diets, shakes, and pills around these days, but what happens when you stop using them? You go back to your old diet and the weight is back on faster than you lost it! Do not become a victim of this. You need to make a lifestyle change, it's not a temporary thing. Start small, and make more changes when you can. Yes - I'm saying you can still go out to eat twice a week, you can still eat candy, you CAN still have the things you enjoy. Think of small things you can change in your life that will help you reach your goal.

 

 

 

If you are a soda drinker, try cutting back on soda or even elimating it (recommended). You may think it's not doing that much harm, but it does in the long run! Soda is PURE sugar. If you drink one can of soda a day you are eating 35lbs of sugar per year, and gaining 15+ lbs per year. Just think of the changes you can make by quiting one bad habit. Soda is not the only bad habit people have, many people indulge in their nightly snack which usually consists of something salty or sweet (chips, candy, ice cream). Believe it or not, I was that girl! Instead of having those processed junk foods, try having something a little healthier like home-made 1 ingredient ice cream (recipe to come!), mixed nuts, or some greek yogurt with fruit. It can still be a tasty treat, you just have to give it a try!

 

 

 

I highly recommend starting slow. Incorporate more veggies into your diet, more fruit, less sugar, less processed foods - take it a step at a time. If you jump in with both feet, you are going to back to your old ways in no time! You will feel like you are punshing yourself, but you're not - you're actually doing yourself a favor. Once you begin incorporating 'healthier' foods into your diet, you will not only feel better but you will sleep better, have more energy, etc. Keep in mind that it is going to take time, you may not see results as fast as you'd like, but the process is working.

 

“It takes 4 weeks for you to notice your body changing, 8 weeks for your friends to notice, and 12 weeks for the rest of the world to notice. Give it 12 weeks. Don’t QUIT!"

 

If you aren't sure what you should be eating, keep checking back to my blog where I will be posting many recipes and a grocery list. Become a member so you won't miss it! If you have any questions regarding your diet, please comment below!