“It is better to take many small steps in the right direction than to make a great leap forward only to stumble backward.” Old Chinese proverb.
Who say’s history is not a great teacher. This small proverb is a needed dose of reality as we start to think about New Year's resolutions. We all have things we want to improve, fix or just quit doing all together. Small steps are really the best way to do it.
"Resolutions" tend to be broken because people try to start out at the extremes, extreme fitness programs and workout goals, extreme dieting, extreme weight loss goals. These extremes take a big toll on the body and psyche.
Once falling off the wagon once or twice, things seem to spiral out of control, with the pendulum swinging to the opposite end people find themselves once again eating whatever they can grab, skipping workouts, forgetting to drink their water, etc.
This year do something different for yourself and for your health. Choose a few small steps to integrate into your daily life. As you begin to achieve small goals, you can always increase them and strive for more, but starting small and realistic will have you continuing to better your health as others are falling off their intense regimens.
Here's a list of some great small steps to start taking:
- Buy a new water bottle and try to drink more during the day - the new water bottle will get you excited!
- Take a family walk after dinner, have a dog? take them with you, they need to be active too.
- Make it a point to eat breakfast. Skipping breakfast can lead to low energy, less productivity, and overeating later in the day.
- Set up a realistic physical activity goal - ex: if you are not doing anything currently a 20min walk 3 x a week would be a great step. If you are looking to take it up a notch and are already active just remember to make your goal realistic and start small.
- Try a new activity you have never done before: kickboxing, tennis, zumba?
- Make dinner at home 1 more night a week than you already do.
- Take your lunch with you to work.
- Pack up healthy snacks for the week that you can easily take on the go or to work.
- Make sure to include a veggie with lunch and dinner.
All of these “small steps” are within your reach and you can definitely choose one or two and then get started. As always, we would love to be part of your team to improve your health & diet "step by step".
Due to the holidays, we have extended our 10% discount for a 21day meal plan if you start by Jan 5th. (1 day left)
To sign up, click on the link below. You will then enter your name and contact info in the form on the that page and finally Gina (our dietitian) will contact you the same day to discuss your goals, the appropriate meal plan for you and pricing.
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