10 Changes in Your Eating & Exercise That Can Make a
Difference
Changing our perspective about weight loss is just as
important as living it out! We live in a Do it/Want it
Now! culture. When we apply that mindset to our weight loss
journey, we find ourselves losing the race. But a slower,
steady pace of making one change at a time can result in us
not only crossing the goal line, but in staying there and
not losing ground.
Take a look at the 5 eating changes and 5 exercise
changes below. Decide which one you will begin with on each
list this week. Once you have achieved that goal, add
another change into your program. Applaud each
accomplishment! It wont be long and youll begin to see the
results!
Eating Changes That Can Make a Difference
- Begin to cut back on sugar in your coffee or tea.
(Do the same with the milk or cream.
- Use less or no butter and mayo.
- Let fresh, raw veggies replace chips for lunch and
snacks.
- Add one new food every week to your meal plan.
Variety will keep you on your program.
- When eating out, start ordering half portions or ask
for a doggie-bag at the beginning and divide half of
the meal into it before you start eating.
Exercise Changes That Can Make A Difference
- Add working out with a buddy once a week.
- Plan to take the grocery cart back to the store when
youre done unloading the items you bought.
- Force yourself to walk longer distances by parking
your car further away from your destination such as the
mall, grocery store, drug store, theatre, etc.
- Take the stairs over the elevators or even
escalators every single time.
- Consider your chores another chance to get in some
activity.
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