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The Importance of Goal Setting when Changing your Lifestyle

Changing your lifestyle isn’t something that happens overnight. In fact, research shows that developing new habits takes at least 21 days, enough time for many people to become disengaged, discouraged, or forgetful. However, setting effective goals can help you stay focused and increase your motivation when you begin dieting or changing any aspect of your lifestyle. When setting goals, it is important to focus on something that is important to you. Don’t go through the motions; pick a goal that is meaningful to you personally and that will provide a vision for you to continuously work toward. Setting process goals, instead of result goals, are generally more sustainable and achievable. Additionally, using the SMART goal format (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Timely) can help you easily develop goals that will stick and be attainable. The most effective goals related to lifestyle changes meet the following criteria: • Eat enough - It is important to understand your limits. Eat enough to satisfy you until the next mealtime draws near, but not so much that you miss your…

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Monitoring your Caloric Intake for Weight Loss

Many people embark on the journey of weight loss, but not everyone finds success and happiness in the journey. However, there is an amazing ally that walks with you on your weight loss journey and that can help you set goals, monitor progress, and build healthy habits – Calories! Calories can be your partner in this process if you make them work for you. In order to lose weight, you need to have a calorie deficit. While this may seem like a boring math lesson, calories are actually a great source of opportunity. Not all calories are created equal, because each food you eat provides a different set of nutrients. These are essential for life and can be a source of energy and happiness. Not only do calories provide the nutrients for a healthy body, they can also work as your guide for making lifestyle changes that lead to sustainable weight loss. The top three benefits to monitoring your caloric intake are: Identifying eating patternsCreating a dietary baselineMonitoring your behavior and progress However, monitoring your…

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Read more about the article How to Get Your Family on Board with Healthy Eating in 2020

How to Get Your Family on Board with Healthy Eating in 2020

A healthy diet isn’t just about looking your best, it’s about feeling your best. Eating well provides the body with essential nutrients, energy, and can boost your immune system. A well-rounded diet has been linked to decreased risk of cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, cancer, and memory loss. What you eat can also affect your brain functioning and help with weight loss. There’s no doubt about it, a healthy diet is essential for living your best life. While these logical reasons for eating healthy may appeal to you, it’s very common to face pushback from family members as you transition to a healthier diet. Don’t let this discourage you! We’ve got 12 ways to help get your family on board with healthy eating this year! Start small Making drastic changes may seem like a good idea, however, they often don’t last. Instead, start by making small changes, such as swapping one or two ingredients (a good example: replacing butter with olive oil) and work your way up to brand new recipes. Focus on the Why Often, family…

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Read more about the article Staying Active at Home (Plus Free Online Workouts)

Staying Active at Home (Plus Free Online Workouts)

Staying Active at Home (Plus Free Workouts Online for Adults and Children) Have you ever seen a dog get outside after a few straight days of rain? That same electric energy is how you and your family might feel after a few days of social isolation! Physical activity is essential for both your mind and body. In fact, the recommendations for weight loss/weight management in children is 60 minutes of moderate/vigorous physical activity per day. For adults, it is 60 minutes per day for weight loss.  If this sounds like an impossible feat, we are here to give you ideas and resources for hitting those activity goals each day from home! Activity GoalsMix it up- Challenge yourself to do a different exercise each day of the week! Try yoga on Monday and running on Tuesday…can you make it all the way through the week with no repeats?Be creative- Turn cooking into a dance party and get active all day long. No-one said you need to be “traditional.” Use what’s around the house to make fun…

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