I have an admission to make. I've struggled with weight my whole life. When I was 25 years old, my doctor told me I had high cholesterol and needed to lose weight. He said "your weight isn't a big deal yet, but by the time you're 35, it will start to have an irreversible impact on your heart." What he meant was, do something about your weight before it's too late. In my immature state of mind, I took that to mean I had 10 more years of destructive eating habits before I needed to make any changes. Well, guess what? I'm now almost 35 years old. Where did the time go? Now, I'm forced to make changes that will have a positive impact on me and my family's well being. With that said, about three months ago, I began my journey to a new life. With the help of my family and friends, I've been able to lose over 20 pounds. I've always known what I need to do to lose weight and live a healthier lifestyle but chose for whatever reason not to do it. If you're anything like me, it's time to make the decision to be healthier... forever.
With so many diets out there that it's hard to know where to start. My wife recently started the latest "Paleo Diet" while I have a friend that is considering becoming a Vegan. For me, I know I won't stick to any "diet" that I start. I know that in order to have continued success, I need to make small changes that will give me slow, steady results. If you're looking for an easy way to get healthy and lose weight, and don't want to start a new "diet", simply make small changes that will have an impact. Here's what I've done.
1) Cut meals in half: If my wife and I go out to eat, I ask for a to go box when I place my order. When the food arrives, I place half of the food in the to go box and enjoy my meal... twice!
2) Go on a walk: My family and I enjoy going on walks in the evening. It's a great way to keep the kids active. Plus, it's a great way to bond with no distractions of modern technology.
3) Find an activity that you enjoy: I've always loved basketball but didn't play for years because of my weight. However, I found some friends that didn't care that I was slower. Now, we play weekly. Doing things you enjoy will help you make exercise a lifestyle change instead of a chore.
4) Eat breakfast: I've learned that when I'm eating poorly, my blood sugar is dipping and spiking which makes me crave more junk food. Eating a healthy breakfast stabilizes your metabolism, blood sugar, and gets you set for a good day. Cut calories to lose weight, but don't cut meals!
5) Track what you're eating. It's nice to use an app like Lose It. It helps keep me accountable for what I've eaten and tells me how much more I can eat.
Making changes to your lifestyle are easy. It's no rocket science. Small changes to your eating and exercise habbis can have a major impact on your health and well being. Don't wait until it's too late. Make the changes today.
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