Stay Healthy While Enjoying Your Summer!
JUL 19, 2024Keep yourself energized with healthy foods so you can feel your best all summer long.
Read MoreTis the season for diets, exercise plans and health goals. Are you making New Year’s Resolutions this year? Wellness promotions are everywhere - social media, TV ads and grocery stores.
I’m all in for a health reboot or jump start – however, please be cautious of the plan you buy into. I’ve had conversations with many people who are starting a diet, cleanse, fast etc. We are often looking for fast results – 20 pounds in a month or inches in weeks. Many plans that promote a quick fix, don’t provide sustainable outcomes or a foundation of good habits. Before starting a plan, it is always recommended to discuss your current health status with your healthcare provider. I’ve seen some scary things, including liver disease, come from unhealthy “diet plans.” Good things take time. Improving blood pressure, decreasing blood sugar and losing inches comes with time and hard work.
When you are looking to start a new plan – ask yourself these questions:
Using the New Year as a jumping point can be wonderful, and I am also setting some wellness goals. My strategies for success? I’m aiming for weekly instead of year-long goals, and I’ll be tracking notes in my planner to fit my changing schedule. I’ll be recruiting my family for support by preparing new recipes and being physically active together.
Consider a family health goal. Children see everything we do, even if we don’t think they are paying attention. If they hear us saying, “That food isn’t on my plan” or “I have to miss that activity to get in my workout” – what are we teaching them? Fostering healthy habits means setting yourself up for success and finding ways to make these habits a part of daily life.
Want to improve your health and wellness without an expensive or restrictive plan? Try some of the following goals this week:
If you have more questions, make sure to talk with your primary care provider or a nutritionist.
Originally Published 1/8/2021
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