It has been nearly 2 months since I started my latest journey to a healthy life. It has been a challenge, especially since I took on this journey around the Holiday Season. Playoff football, Holiday parties at home, Holiday parties at work, and travel can all be a challenge if you are attempting to eat right and exercise. As I said previous, a Young Defender looks at challenges as opportunities to grow rather than opportunities to whine. So decided to learn from these challenges.
As mentioned in a previous post, I have been using a program called Noom, which I feel has helped me greatly. The primary help it has given me is to look at food in a color system, which can make it easier to make better choices. Here are some quick tips that I have learned in the last few weeks.
- You are doing the best you know how to at this moment. Be patient with yourself and learn from set backs.
- Consistency is the key. Do something positive each day with exercise and nutrition (eat a big salad or go for a walk).
- Try to prep foods ahead time to help with your busy schedule.
- DO NOT DEPRIVE YOURSELF OF YOUR FAVORITE FOODS OR SKIP MEALS. INSTEAD, LEARN PORTION CONTROL AND LISTEN TO YOUR BODY (INSTEAD OF THREE SLICES OF PIZZA EAT ONLY 2 OR UNTIL YOUR STOMACH IS ALMOST FULL).
- I spent a week back home in Philadelphia over Christmas and PIGGED OUT! I learned from that failure and just got back into my new routine.
- Seek help and support. This journey does not have to be lonely one. Noom helped with that too.
As of this morning, I am 171.9 pounds down from my starting weight of 178. Keep up the fight.