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Clutter Busting: Your Habit Thinking

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When we think about changing our habits, we usually decide to break bad ones. What if instead, we focused on making positive habits?

How would that shift in perspective change things for you?

Instead of:
…not drinking soda, you would drink beverages that nourish your body.
…not eating dessert, you would limit dessert to once per week or focus on fruit for dessert.
…not sitting on the coach anymore, you would move your body for 30 minutes five days a week.

Using positive statements…really affirmations… can change the tone of your intentions and probably your success.

So, what new habit do you want to incorporate into your life?

National Nutrition Month® 2018- Go Further with Food

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National Nutrition Month® celebrated annually in March is sponsored by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and focuses attention on the importance of making informed food choice and developing good  nutrition and fitness habits.

This year’s theme, encourages everyone to “Go Further with Food” by preparing meals in advance to enjoy throughout the week.

There are many advantages to planning meals ahead including:

  • eating more healthfully by creating balanced meals.
  • saving time.
  • wasting less food.
  • saving money by using a grocery list.
  • portioning food ahead.
  • using less processed or package foods.

As part of National Nutrition Month®, the Academy’s website includes articles, recipes, videos and educational resources to spread the message of good nutrition and the importance of an overall healthy lifestyle.

Holiday Joy: Healthy Eating

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While most holiday parties and festivities take place during the last three weeks prior to Christmas, it is possible to enjoy holiday celebrations without overindulging if you follow a few tips:

  • Plan some activities where food isn’t the primary focus and physical activity is the focus.
  • Before attending a party have a snack to take the edge off hunger.
  • Offer to bring a healthy dish to pass.
  • Commit to continue balanced meals, adequate fluids, and getting plenty of rest.
  • Don’t skip meals especially breakfast.
  • Keep your regular exercise schedule.
  • Plan some quiet time into your day to mediate, journal or relax.
  • Station yourself away from the buffet table so you make a conscious choice to eat.
  • Watch your alcohol intake for the sake of calories and commitment.
  • Save your indulgences for one or two favorites.

Enjoy the holidays doing the things that matter most to you including holiday foods and treats by planning ahead, taking care of yourself and staying aware.

Clutter Busting: The Mindset for Getting in Shape

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Our minds are filled with messages to ourselves…our story. Sometimes they are positive. Some times they are negative. Our attitudes are the same.

For example, I have always struggled with a negative attitude about exercise. After diving into it, it stems from some very bad experiences I had as a child around exercise and confidence. Bless my elementary school gym teachers but pushing, yelling, competition and fear (how I perceived it) did not push me toward exercise. It pushed me into avoidance of gym and anything sports related.

So I continue to have to do work on my attitude on exercise. And its why I have been challenged with maintain my own healthy weight.

We (I) have to approach exercise in positive way to clear our mindset for getting and staying in shape. I found the tips in this article helpful. I hope you will too.

If you would like help in changing your mindset so that you can get into shape, contact me for a free introductory coaching session. Let me work with you to clear the clutter and old beliefs from your mind so you can live a healthier life.

 

Clutter Busting: Your Workout Routine

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Are you in a fitness rut? Has your weight management success hit a plateau? Or are you thinking that the holidays are drawing near or the New Year looming and I want to restart and not stop again?

Clutter busting isn’t just about your stuff…it’s about your body and mind too.

I ran across an article that you might find helpful if you are in a workout rut or if you just want to re-energize your exercise routine. Check it out!