If you fell off the health-wagon this holiday season, there’s no reason to make it a lifetime offense. Remember, “eat, drink and be merry, for tomorrow we die” is not a motto for everyday living.
Yup, it’s holiday time again, when we eat, drink and make merry until the buttons pop off our party clothes. I have always advocated eating your favorite foods if you want them because deprivation only makes you crave them more. Just remember, moderation is a virtue: mix in some fruits and vegetables every day.
Since we’re done making lists and checking them twice, why not make a new list of the healthy resolutions you want to accomplish in the coming year?
Oh my word! I heard you groan all the way over here!
One of the most common resolutions people have shared with me over the years is, “I want to lose weight.” Lots of people want to lose some amount of bodyfat. Whether you want to lose 10 pounds or 100, your goal should be to lose slowly with a combination of caloric restriction and exercise.
All together now: “Eat less. Exercise more.”
Always remember to consult your doctor before you embark on any new health plan.
I once read a wonderful analogy. It was, “Think of your life as a car. You are the driver. Steer in the direction you want to go.” No matter what shape your body is in, you can steer it in a new direction. Once you’ve made the first turn, you’ll find it’s not as difficult to stay on course as you thought it would be. If you run off the road, just steer back on like they taught you in driver’s ed.
With just a few lifestyle changes, you will see significant improvements in the coming year. Happy New Year!
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