Ok so here are my thoughts:
First and foremost, I want you to read the attachment. Digesting it will take you further in your desire to re-focus on your health – from the inside out.
The second thing you’ll want to do is make a commitment:
1. How often will you work out and where? Commit to it and don’t let anything or anyone stop you from going. I always advise ppl to workout at the same time of day. Consistency is the key to long-term success.
2. How will you plan ahead for eating healthy?
a. Lunch at work – plan your meals in advance. Make your meals on Sunday so you can grab-and-go during the week.
b. Work meetings – plan to meet/eat at places where you’ll have healthy options. Places like Central Market, Eat Zi’s, and Whole Foods. …show more content…
Friends: Identify those friends that will support you in working out/eating well. Spend more time with them. In my own journey, I had to cut down on social outings that were centered around eating and drinking. I became intentional about hosting things at home where I can select/serve healthy options and be an encouragement for my friends.
b. Know that this is a permeant adjustment. Try not to think of it as just shedding a few pounds. There’s no end date. This is you reclaiming your health – for life!
After you’ve thought through some of those things, my recommendation is this:
1. Commit to working out a minimum of 3-4 days per week, 1- 1 ½ hours per workout:
a. 45min of cardio (treadmill, Stairmaster, or elliptical) and the remaining can be a combination of circuit equipment and/or free weights. This is pretty basic but I promise you, despite what your read and hear, working out is not complicated. Sweat your ass off and the weight will come off. Trust me.
b. Most gyms (like 24hr and LA Fitness) give you a complementary training session to teach you how to use the equipment. I wouldn’t advise you to sign up for follow up sessions unless you need extra support or an accountability …show more content…
Alcohol. Limit your intake. Alcohol grinds your metabolism to a halt and increases your chances of eating fattening foods. If/when you must partake, red wine is the healthiest choice of all.
b. Other things to be wary of: White bread, white rice, white sugar, pasta, and excessive amounts of sodium (salt).
c. Trying to force yourself to eat foods you don’t love never works for long. Build upon healthy foods/ meals that you already love OR that will allow you to make reasonable ingredient substitutions.
3. Books. Here are a few easy reads that really helped educate me about food/health/working out:
a. Skinny Bitch. It’s pretty frank but it was what I needed to really “get it”. You’ll love it!!! http://www.amazon.com/Skinny-Bitch-No-Nonsense-Tough-Love-Looking-ebook/dp/B003CMS1DG
b. This book helped me understand much of my eating was emotional and brought me closer in my relationship with God. http://www.amazon.com/Women-Food-God-Unexpected-Everything-ebook/dp/B003FS0K40/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1454957709&sr=1-1&keywords=women+food+and+god
c. American Heart Association recipes: These are really good (free) recipes you can make for your family.
First and foremost, I want you to read the attachment. Digesting it will take you further in your desire to re-focus on your health – from the inside out.
The second thing you’ll want to do is make a commitment:
1. How often will you work out and where? Commit to it and don’t let anything or anyone stop you from going. I always advise ppl to workout at the same time of day. Consistency is the key to long-term success.
2. How will you plan ahead for eating healthy?
a. Lunch at work – plan your meals in advance. Make your meals on Sunday so you can grab-and-go during the week.
b. Work meetings – plan to meet/eat at places where you’ll have healthy options. Places like Central Market, Eat Zi’s, and Whole Foods. …show more content…
Friends: Identify those friends that will support you in working out/eating well. Spend more time with them. In my own journey, I had to cut down on social outings that were centered around eating and drinking. I became intentional about hosting things at home where I can select/serve healthy options and be an encouragement for my friends.
b. Know that this is a permeant adjustment. Try not to think of it as just shedding a few pounds. There’s no end date. This is you reclaiming your health – for life!
After you’ve thought through some of those things, my recommendation is this:
1. Commit to working out a minimum of 3-4 days per week, 1- 1 ½ hours per workout:
a. 45min of cardio (treadmill, Stairmaster, or elliptical) and the remaining can be a combination of circuit equipment and/or free weights. This is pretty basic but I promise you, despite what your read and hear, working out is not complicated. Sweat your ass off and the weight will come off. Trust me.
b. Most gyms (like 24hr and LA Fitness) give you a complementary training session to teach you how to use the equipment. I wouldn’t advise you to sign up for follow up sessions unless you need extra support or an accountability …show more content…
Alcohol. Limit your intake. Alcohol grinds your metabolism to a halt and increases your chances of eating fattening foods. If/when you must partake, red wine is the healthiest choice of all.
b. Other things to be wary of: White bread, white rice, white sugar, pasta, and excessive amounts of sodium (salt).
c. Trying to force yourself to eat foods you don’t love never works for long. Build upon healthy foods/ meals that you already love OR that will allow you to make reasonable ingredient substitutions.
3. Books. Here are a few easy reads that really helped educate me about food/health/working out:
a. Skinny Bitch. It’s pretty frank but it was what I needed to really “get it”. You’ll love it!!! http://www.amazon.com/Skinny-Bitch-No-Nonsense-Tough-Love-Looking-ebook/dp/B003CMS1DG
b. This book helped me understand much of my eating was emotional and brought me closer in my relationship with God. http://www.amazon.com/Women-Food-God-Unexpected-Everything-ebook/dp/B003FS0K40/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1454957709&sr=1-1&keywords=women+food+and+god
c. American Heart Association recipes: These are really good (free) recipes you can make for your family.