Healthy Tips

There are several healthy habits that have contributed to my weight loss.

I thought I’d share a few.

1. I try to drink (2) 8 oz glasses of Water with each meal. I keep a cup with me the rest of the day and sip on it constantly. If it is hard for you to get all of your water in, try keeping a pitcher of water in the fridge with a slice of lemon in it. Sometimes when things look more appealing, you’re more apt to go for it.

2. Be aware of your trigger foods, and if they present a problem for you, then do NOT keep them in your house. If you live with other people that enjoy your trigger foods, simply ask them to keep them in a place where they are not visible to you!

3. I keep the fridge stocked with healthy snacks, and I go there first. I try to avoid the pantry. You might likely find chips, crackers, cookies and packaged snacks there. I do best when I avoid those snacks. I like to enjoy those at someone else’s house. 

4. I keep most fruits and veggies in the proper compartments in the fridge, but if I keep visible the fruits and veggies that I plan to snack on over the next few days, I’m more apt to eat them, and less apt to end up throwing them out!

5. Try to take an hour or so each week to meal plan. I feel less stressed about “What’s for Dinner?” when I take a little time each week to plan. You are also less likely to eat out of convenience and make a poor food choice if you already know what you are going to eat. 

6. Batch cook as often as possible. Whether you’re making a big pot of soup or planning to grill, make extra and freeze it for those days when you need something quick. This has come in so handy on nights when things don’t go as planned. And as much planning as we try to do, these nights tend to happen often. I also like to cook up some chicken, shred it, and freeze for easy taco dinners, or pizza night. I can also throw together a great soup with a little stock, some veggies and my pre-cooked chicken.

7. Keep a bowl of cooked Quinoa or Caulirice in the fridge to toss in a salad, or a soup, or into another side dish to bulk them up!

8. Eating out? Take a look at the Menu online before you and decide what you will order. You are more likely to order a healthier choice if you decide in advance what you’d like to have.

9. Want to get in some activity but just can not seem to get it done? Schedule it in your calendar. Treat it as you would a work meeting or an appointment. Don’t feel like you have to go to the gym or a class each time you want to get some activity in. A 20 minute brisk walk or simply marching in place while swinging your arms in the middle of your living room is MUCH better than no activity at all.

Those are just a few of the things that I can think of that have been really helpful for me in my journey to a Healthier Me! As I hope you’ve found at least one tip that will help you on your own journey!