What are the beginning steps to changing to a healthier lifestyle?
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wesleyrichart
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Well you have to tell us your lifestyle of choice as of now,..eat whole grains,eat whole milk,chicken instead of steak.Tuna is also good for the skin and the body.Run alot,when you feel hungry do some pushups,or jog,...it makes you not hungry at all,Unless you havent eatten in a couple hours then you can have a healthy olive,alvacado,whole wheat,letteus,tomato,and pickle sandwitch.Well thats what i have for lunch,..delicious.The size of your stomatch is your fist,...eat a whole of healthy of the food groups and dont forget the meat,..its energy.Carbs are also energy too but dont eat carbs and sit,eat carbs and run or walk or lift weight or something like that.Stop soda all together.Think of it as liquidized sludge.Sugar sludge,with a whole lot of calories,non-nutritional calories.Find that little food pyramid that you looked at in kindergarten and that will be a pritty good guild.If you need any other tips from me just email me at my account.
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farraj
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Well, you have to slowly phase out your old life style to make room for your new one. You can't really start a new life style if you are still holding on to your old one.
Think of it this way, take one thing from your old life style and replace it with another from your new. Don't just take it out, that void you made will be hard to keep and you may go back to filling it up again with your old life style.
Also, one step at a time. Do one change, and when it stops working add another change.
Example: Walk for an hour 3 times a week. That's it. You don't have to change anything else, not even your diet. That by it self will take some easy-to-remove pounds off you. After that the walking will stop making any results which means you have reached the not-that-easy to remove pounds. After that you take the next step and change something from your diet. For example, cut sodas and increase your healthy food intake a bit. That will do for now. Don't just cut the soda or replace it with diet-soda. You have created a void and your body won't get used to it fast so you have to fill it up with something, hence increasing your food intake by putting something more healthy, like fruits.
One step at a time. All those who fail try completely changing their life style in one step. It only made them hold on more to their old life style.
I hope this helps
Think of it this way, take one thing from your old life style and replace it with another from your new. Don't just take it out, that void you made will be hard to keep and you may go back to filling it up again with your old life style.
Also, one step at a time. Do one change, and when it stops working add another change.
Example: Walk for an hour 3 times a week. That's it. You don't have to change anything else, not even your diet. That by it self will take some easy-to-remove pounds off you. After that the walking will stop making any results which means you have reached the not-that-easy to remove pounds. After that you take the next step and change something from your diet. For example, cut sodas and increase your healthy food intake a bit. That will do for now. Don't just cut the soda or replace it with diet-soda. You have created a void and your body won't get used to it fast so you have to fill it up with something, hence increasing your food intake by putting something more healthy, like fruits.
One step at a time. All those who fail try completely changing their life style in one step. It only made them hold on more to their old life style.
I hope this helps
500 calories for 1 snack/meal whatever is too much (McDonalds is evil, i ate a quarter pounder after being clean of fast food for 2 weeks and i felt so horrible i just went to my bed that night 'cause i felt sick) i like to think of it like this breads = carbs (energy!) veggies = fiber (clean your system/lower cholesterol/satiates your body) lean meats[chicken/fish] = protein = muscle growth and repair
of course this is just SOME of the things these nutrients do for the body there's so much more to it than that. id say just start slowly... maybe on free time take a nice walk around the park. take alternatives and brainstorm ideas that are convenient to your schedule... these are just a few things you can do and i think its great
of course this is just SOME of the things these nutrients do for the body there's so much more to it than that. id say just start slowly... maybe on free time take a nice walk around the park. take alternatives and brainstorm ideas that are convenient to your schedule... these are just a few things you can do and i think its great
Cut out fast food. Now. no pop, no french fries, no chips. Walk your dog if you have one, if not walk anyways. around your neighborhood, anything. But seriously, NO fast food. Try and make heathy decisions. And every once in a while, treat yourself to some chocolate, otherwise you'll give up on this mission. If you want to start getting healthier quicker get a gym membership and start working out at least 3 times a week for an hour. Do anything there, everything and anything helps. Good luck
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bluehound
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Know that being healthier will improve your overall life--you'll have more energy and feel more accomplished, but also know that it is not the end-all to happiness. Start by knowing you have happiness elsewhere, in fact, mental health should be part of your new lifestyle. So, begin with a pen and journal. Write your short-term and long-term specific goals, and then specific steps you will take daily and weekly to attain those goals. Include mental health things too--such as yoga, meditation, going to art museums, reading positive attitude books or spiritual books, going to a church or charity, joining a reading group, etc. Make your goals and steps realistic!!! Can you spend one hour a day exercising, really? Or, are you the type that if you don't do the whole hour you'll give up entirely? So, how much time really can you spend? Start small, you can always build up! Most success stories I know of start with walking 10 min. a day--walking is physically and mentally healthy and you can go slower or faster, longer, or shorter, and you can do it with a friend, dog, or alone. Each week add something, such as distance, time, or hills, and eventually strength exercises--are you the type who follows dvds, or do you need a trainer? Read exercise dvd reviews on-line before purchasing so you know what you'll be getting. Plan on getting new dvds as time goes on, so you don't get bored and so that your routine changes on your muscles. If walking isn't for you, what is? Dance classes, bike riding, skating, swimming, water aerobics??? Pick things you enjoy doing, not things that feel like a chore. Now, on to food. Be realistic--do not follow or plan a "diet" that includes food you don't like or won't cook. Think of all the healthy foods you like and write them down. Then, think of ways to base your meal plans around those foods. If you don't know how to cook much or you don't know of many veggies and fruits you like, there are tons of healthy recipes on-line or at the library or bookstores. Plan on eating more frequently, smaller portions. This way you don't get too hungry and you keep your metabolism working and you won't feel deprived. Speaking of that, include fundays--maybe a weekend day when you eat the less-healthy stuff, like cake or restaurant meals....to make it a life-long change, it has to be realistic, and most people can enjoy a big fattening dessert or meal every other Saturday night! Plan on documenting your journey--write your feelings, your food intake, and your exercise. Every week or so, review your journal and see what needs to change--more veggies, or less strict meal plan, different exercise, more mental health activities, etc.? Finally, and most importantly, know that it is okay to not be perfect at it! No one is perfect. You mention your fear of failing. Failing at what??? Failing at lunchtime tomorrow? So, if you skip exercise one day or eat what's not part of your plan one time, so what, move on to the next hour! There is no failing, except to never start. Healthy lifestyle really is mental, and creating a balance of mental happiness, physical movement, eating in a way to fulfill our needs, social interaction, pursuit of interests and hobbies, and loving oneself at all times. Take each morning to breath for a moment and say a self-affirming message, and each evening, a grateful statement....something that you have or have done that made you happy and strong and loved or loving that day. Blessings to you.