It's no secret that I've been trying to advocate a much healthier lifestyle, physically and mentally, for myself. I have my own set of rules that I like to live by and I have been wanting to post them somewhere so that I have a compiled list of my idioms, ideas and tips. This is really more for me than it is for you, but if you happen to be inspired then all the better.
I promise...
...to be realistic.
...to remember that what I put in my body is far more important than what I put on my body. Sometimes I will have to budget for fresh fruit before I budget for Phillip Lim.
...to practice yoga at least twice a week. Engage in other forms of exercise I love, like dancing and skiing, when able.
...to eat dessert at least once a week.
...not to compare myself to others, no matter how hard that may be.
...to eat only half of a large carb-based restaurant entree and take the rest home. (I know some people like to ask the kitchen to wrap up half beforehand, but I really enjoy long, leisurely dinners and I don't like to set any sort of tone that encourages rushing. Plus, eating only half is a great way to practice willpower.)
...to smile when I look in the mirror.
...to peel off a third to a half of the rice on all sushi with too much rice, which is most rolls for me. (And ask for less rice when possible.)
...to compliment others at least once a day and accept graciously if someone compliments me.
...to eat as few processed foods as possible.
...to strive for seven hours of sleep per night, but know that I can function fine on less if I must.
...to know that there will always be nights when I eat a bit too much and drink far too much, but that I'll feel better overall if those nights happen few and far between.
...to read more.
...to recognize that I know my body better than anyone. There will always be days where my hunger seems endless and there will always be days that I don't have an appetite, and both of these days will occur when I'm perfectly healthy because my I go through those cycles no matter what. And whether I'm ravenous or the thought of food makes me cringe, I still need to eat a responsible amount that day so I don't get sick.
...not to cut myself down.
...portion control, portion control, portion control.
...to have this conversation with myself: "You don't need that Starbucks. Your day will progress just fine without it. No you don't! Okay, sometimes you do. But not everyday."
...to pat myself on the back. I'm making incredible strides!
Best food/diet/health advice? Be nice to myself. My Grandy has been slender all her life - she eats butter, she eats carbs ("is butter a carb?" -Regina George), she has a cocktail every day at cocktail hour, and she embodies moderation. Have dessert, have bacon, but not every day. Don't overdo anything - the good or the bad - and the balance will just balance you out in the end :)
ReplyDeleteso happy to hear these steps are working so well for you T!
portion control really is key for me! I've been known to pre-package things so I'm not tempted to eat the whole thing, like I'll put servings of chips, pretzels, etc into plastic baggies and just grab a baggie when I want to munch or I'll buy the little boxes of cereal! :) it works wonders trust me
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These are all such positive things! I always tell myself, no white devils, whole wheat and brown everything when I can.... that more snacks during the day is better then large meals and that skipping out on cravings ALL the time is not the best practice :)
ReplyDeleteThose are amazing things to tell yourself and keep in mind! Hope that is working out for you. That is just the thing I needed to give me that kick in the butt to get me going again on my healthy journey so Thank You!
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