Health &Wellness
Tips for Getting Healthy in 2016, Week 1
Happy 2016!
At the beginning of every new year, many people make resolutions. However, by the end of January, sadly many people are often frustrated and disappointed that their resolutions did not take hold. Over the next couple of weeks, I am going to share with you some tips to help make 2016 be your year for nutritional health and wellness. Each week, I hope that you try out the newest set of tips. The key to any long-standing behavioral change, is to go slow and steady. When you take on too much too soon, no matter how good the intentions may be, you almost always set yourself up for failure. When I work with clients, we set weekly goals that are SMART and attainable. It takes time and effort, but if the changes are consistent and small over time, success is within your reach.
This week’s tips include the following:
Forgo the strict and boring diet.
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First and foremost, I really dislike the word “diet”. To me, it is the four letter word of healthy nutrition. Rather, I want you to think of your new eating habits as healthy meal plans. It is important to keep your meal plans exciting not boring. Variety is key to consuming all of the nutrients your body needs to be healthy. Be sure to include fruits and veggies that you really like. Not a big fan of kale? No worries, use baby spinach or romaine lettuce in your salads and smoothies. By including fruits and veggies that you like in your meals, you will actually look forward to eating your food, versus arriving at the table with a sense of dread. (more…)
