Diet, Exercise and Lifestyle – Part3
So far, we’ve talked about diet and exercise. The third important component in losing weight is lifestyle. What does that mean exactly? Well...what do you do every day? Get up, eat breakfast, rush off to work, quickly down a burger and fires at lunch, work some more, rush home and perform your couch potato act in front of the TV till bedtime? That is one lifestyle and not a very healthy one.
Another lifestyle is to get up early, go for a walk (take the dog) or jog, eat a low-carb breakfast full of nutrients, put in your normal work day...but take the stairs instead of the elevator for one or two storeys. Eat a healthy lunch. Minimize caffeine. Drink more water. Forget the premium bottled water. Usually tap water is just as good for you and far less pricey.
An idea for you... if you take transit to work, get off a stop or two before your normal stop. (You’ll have to leave earlier to do this). Walk the last few blocks. Look around you. I’ll bet you see things you never knew were there... and you’ll get more activity going.
When you get home, make a healthy dinner and do some kind of activity before settling down to watch a movie or your favourite series on TV. Don’t snack after dinner – at least two hours before you plan to go to bed.
Changing your lifestyle is something you can do over time. Keep a written plan, just like counting calories. Stick to it! You can do it and it will pay you dividends!
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