When I talk to someone about weight loss, I always ask why they want to lose weight. If the reason for weight loss is a school reunion, wedding, or other specific date, I warn against occasional dieting. Dieting for an occasion is occasional dieting, and occasional dieting doesn’t work! When you diet with a particular […]
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Principle #6: Patience And finally (drum roll please)…the last principle of a healthy lifestyle…patience (bet you didn’t guess this one). What is it with this society? Why does everything have to happen so quickly? There are commercials about diet pills, weight loss programs, and exercise equipment that will allow you to lose 5 pounds in a […] Principle #5: Positive Attitude Have you ever said, “This day is ruined!” because a few things go wrong? Did your day improve, or did your bad attitude infect the rest of your day? Has anyone ever told you that you look tired? Did you start feeling tired after their comment? I believe attitude has a huge […] Principle #4: Priority You have to make a healthy lifestyle your priority. People spend thousands of dollars on medications every year due to health issues, but they do not want to spend the $30/month for a membership to a health club. Make the commitment to increasing your activity and putting your health first. Think of how […] Principle #3: Planning Healthy eating doesn’t happen on accident. You probably won’t stumble upon fruit in vending machines or have healthy meals forced on you at restaurants. You have to plan to eat healthy. I was told that once I had children I would find that it’s impossible to eat healthy. When you work all day […] Principle #2 Plant Foods: Your diet needs to be primarily plant-based. You can still eat meat, yogurt, cheese, butter, and eggs, but the majority of your plate should consist of plant foods. Plant foods are nutrient dense. Fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and legumes are low-calorie foods that are high in vitamins, minerals, phytochemicals, and fiber. The fiber […] I am going to begin a series of the 6 principles of a healthy lifestyle. I came up with these principles from over a decade of counseling individuals on weight loss or lifestyle changes after a new diagnosis of diabetes or heart disease. Can you find a similarity in all 6 principles? Principle #1 Portion Size: Once […] I think the most difficult part of following a healthy lifestyle are the setbacks. There will be weeks when you cannot exercise because you are sick or your children are sick and you can’t get out of the house. There will be weeks when desserts are everywhere you go—at work, at birthday parties, at family […] On my birthday a friend asked me what my goals were for the upcoming year. I like the idea of your birthday as a time to reflect and set goals for yourself. I received a laptop for my birthday and decided my goal would be to write more nutrition articles and start a blog for […] |
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