i am starting a new journey in my life. my new journey is to maintain a healthy lifestyle. to me, that means not snacking throughout my day, working out four to five times a week, and eating clean. when i say eating clean i mean not eating processed, fried, and 'bad' fat foods. i am driven to succeed in this journey because i know when i get to my destination i will feel so much better than i do now. it can be tough to stay driven, so here are some ways that keep me and you going.
one. plan your meals. this is one major element that i am changing in my life. maintaining a proper diet and eating several meals a day is easy. i love to eat. who doesn't? but the problem is eating the right food and the right time. i am focusing on including more protein in my diet and consuming the majority of my carbohydrates two to three hours after my workout. eating carbohydrates after my workout will help my insulin levels to spike up for muscle recovery. some 'good' carbohydrates can include brown rice, oatmeal, banana, etc.
two. drink water. water is essential for you to stay hydrated and help cravings. i recommend just having a big water bottle rather than a small one because it makes it easier to drink...well, at least in my opinion.
three. challenge your way of thinking. don't workout to change your appearance, exercise to make it a part of your lifestyle. this will make things more enjoyable. do this for you and not for others. dig deep and move forward.
four. write down everything you consume. i don't know why this helps me, but it does. i think it is because i don't want to write down bad foods on my food diary. i also don't want to ruin my day and feel guilty. i don't punish myself if i eat bad food, but it just motivates me more to change my lifestyle and well-being for the better.
i hope these four little tips have helped you because all the hard work you put into it will pay off.
from my home to yours,
jilly
