Yes, it really does….
It happens to everyone. That moment you realize that it’s time to do something about your weight.
It may happen when you’re looking in the mirror or standing looking down at the scale.
Your first thought is to go on a ‘diet’ but as quickly as that enters your mind the ghosts of a hundred diets past return along with all the frustration.
Then you wonder, what’s the point? Why even bother?
The weight will come back, as it always has. Then you’ll be back in front of the mirror as discouraged as ever.
But…the answer is not to go on another diet.
The answer is to be aware of your lifestyle and make a change for the better!
Making the Change.
It’s time to lose your “all or nothing” mentality. Embrace simple, small changes that will add up to big improvements in your lifestyle.
These are your main venus for change:
What You Eat.
Let’s face it, most of the foods you eat aren’t the healthiest. Some are really bad, perhaps the splurge of burger and fries you had last week didn’t sit too well. While others are simply excessive, for example the snacks you eat while watching TV.
The solution to cleaning up your daily diet is NOT to go back on a ‘diet’. In fact, I never want you to go on a ‘diet’. I don’t believe in dieting!
Instead, I want you to know the right foods it takes to make permanent healthy changes to your eating habits.
Here are some practical examples:
- Choose salad over chips or fries
- Don’t add butter to your food
- Eat fresh produce with every meal
- Purchase fat free dairy products
- Limit desserts to one or two per week
- Cut out mindless snacking
- Drink water, not soda
I don’t expect you to eat perfectly every day of the week. You should, however, make MORE healthy choices every day than unhealthy ones.
How You Move.
Exercise is a huge component to a healthy lifestyle, and quite frankly you’re not getting enough of it. How often does an entire week go by without you ever lacing up your tennis shoes?
Don’t disregard the importance and power of a good workout.
Your new healthy lifestyle means exercising on most days of the week. This may seem tough, but I have the perfect solution – my training programs were created for busy people just like you who only have so much time to dedicate to exercise.
I understand how hard it is to find the motivation to stay consistent and to push yourself. Make exercise a no-brainer, here’s a great way to incorporate movement on a daily basis with the follow along 21 Day Pilates Ab series.
Your lifestyle is the balance of all the choices that you make regarding your body. Make a majority of your choices health conscious. So the next time you’re in front of the mirror you’ll be happy looking at your reflection.
Leave a Reply