I love this time of year because there is a huge focus on wellness. As I read my local paper and store adds what comes to mind is that we make way to much out of staying healthy. Eating right and incorporating exercise into our day should not be all that complicated. However with rising obesity rates, chronic lifestyle related disease, and ever increasing health care costs, I guess it is. The message that I try to get across to my clients and all who will listen is to keep it simple. Doing what you can without causing a major life disruption may lead to greater compliance.
Here are some really simple rules that you can work into your own lifestyle makeover.
Do not drink regular soda ever. Try unsweetened beverages such ice tea, flavored water or some good old fashioned plain water.
Eat breakfast no matter what even if it’s a piece of fruit or a protein shake.
Use a healthy oil when cooking such as olive oil or canola oil. Really go for it and add some flaxseed oil to your salad .
Enjoy your food, shut off the TV, computer, and ignore phone calls.
Stay away from white- white flower, sugar, and white potatoes.
Salads can be unhealthy, practice caution and ask for your dressing on the side.
Choose skim or low-fat dairy products.
When dinning out bring half your meal home.
Buy smaller plates.
Avoid alcohol or limit moderate consumption to the weekend.
Good Luck!