Ways To Keep Eating Well
You have started improving your nutrition, and it feels tough to stick to it. Difficulties usually arise from a combination of emotion, opportunity, and reward. Here are a few ways to keep eating well.
- Will power is finite.
- Fatigue and stress impede our focus.
- Decisions take energy.
Make it Easier On Yourself
Our will power is finite, decisions take energy. The less you have to decide or mull over the better.
You want to stay on track with nutrition.
- Remove all items you have deemed unnecessary for your current goals from your home.
- Make sure food that is nutritious and has a low calorie density is accessible.
- Ex. Lean meats, carrots, strawberries, lettuce, pumpkin, zucchini.
Don’t Make Decisions When Hungry
Making decisions in the moment is difficult. We are wired to think in the now.
- Drink some water.
- Go for a walk.
- Eat a healthy meal before you decide to slip off the plan.
Keep The Slips Small
Often when we slip, we feel all is lost. You can make a small correction which can save you weeks of time.
Processed foods are designed to be consumed mindlessly and in excess.
- Eat something healthy afterwards.
- Get some exercise in.
- Get outside.
Action Vs. Result
Results lag behind effort. Make it about the action of eating well, to keep yourself motivated and on track.