The first step can always be the hardest which is why I advocate for doing one thing at a time and keeping it simple. When you learn how to make simple changes that are not overwhelming, healthy eating is sustainable and fun.
While I have plenty of suggestions for getting started (drink more water, read food labels, chew your food or part with processed foods), it is different for everyone. One of the funnest things of my job is discussing that with you and choosing what it’ll be. From there it’s a matter of tackling one thing while incorporating a healthy habit.
You can pick the hardest habit to kick to start with or you can keep it simple. The best part is when you tackle the first thing and feel that sense of accomplishment! It’s an incredible feeling that becomes a domino effect, when you make a change to one behavior it will activate a chain reaction and cause a shift in related behaviors. It not only creates a cascade of new behaviors, but often a shift in personal beliefs as well. As each tiny change occurs or habit forms, you start believing new things about yourself and building identity-based habits.
I’m excited to help others that are truly interested in getting healthy and want to learn about how they can prepare simple meals from whole foods. I want to share my experience and hopefully make yours a little less frustrating along the way.
Before you hit the road to healthy and start some New Year resolutions, check out this series of videos for some helpful tips! Simplicity is the strategy and key to sustaining a healthy lifestyle.
When you learn how to make simple changes that are not overwhelming, healthy eating is sustainable and fun. A few rules I live by: Count nutrients not calories. Avoid fad diets with expiration dates. Boost your metabolism don’t destroy it. And most importantly, focus on long term and healthy eating habits that are sustainable.
Kudos to this mom for taking an active role in changing the way her family eats! She gets the kids involved, leads by example and is a great role model for them. They read food labels now and enjoy eating healthier.
