What have I learned from 100 blogs? That losing weight and living a healthy lifestyle is hard work. That there are no quick fixes and it is a lifetime journey. On the upside- it's possible! Anyone can lose weight and change their lives. All it takes is commitment to yourself and the choice to live consciously and make health a priority. The following ideas may be simple, but they have made me a much healthier, happier person than I was 100 blogs ago.
"Rules To Live By"
- Diets don't work. Lifestyles do.
- Any food is OK if you only have it once in a while.
- Eating out basically doubles calorie count in food compared to preparing it at home.
- Food journaling WORKS.
- Calorie Counting is not fun, but it gets easier.
- Use failure as a motivator, not as an excuse to give up.
- Weigh yourself once a week. More can get obsessive, less and you can let weight gain go unnoticed.
- Never let yourself feel "starving".
- Reward yourself for successes with non-food incentives.
- Surround yourselves with supportive friends and family and share your goals with them.
- Eat breakfast every day. No excuses.
- Food should make you feel good. Pay attention to how you feel after you eat.
- Eat whole foods. Meaning the original form they come in. The less processing the better.
- Snacks are critical.
- Invest in yourself. Have a good pair of running shoes. It's worth shopping around to find the right fit.
- Preparation, both mentally and physically is THE MOST important part of staying on track.
- It's not a good workout unless you sweat a lot.
- Be supportive of other people's weight loss goals. Don't compare yourself to others.
- Don't drink soda or juice with calories. Artificial sweeteners aren't good either.
- If you fall "off the wagon" - get back on.
- Do it for you.
Who knows what I'll know after my next 100! Stay tuned....
XO
Chel
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