2018 IS NOT FOR DIETING
“This year I want to lose 20 lbs.” “I’m going to eat healthy this year”. Do these New Year’s resolutions sound familiar? Surely, yet, they are often forgotten in February, because too many times, the decision to lose weight comes with unrealistic goals.
DIETS DON’T WORK!
Dieting can prevent lasting changes. In fact, when you are completely focused on just losing weight, you are not likely to eat as well or be as active as you anticipated. This can lead to unsuccessful results and have you return to old habits, because these steps are not sustainable.
Ask yourself these questions, “Why do I want to lose weight?”, “What is my motivation?”, “How can I make this possible?”, “Am I setting realistic goals?”, “What are my roadblocks?” “How will I track my progress?” By answering these questions, it can help you set realistic goals, help plan your moves and track your progress.
FOCUS ON WELLNESS, NOT WEIGHT.
Embrace new habits that are good for your whole-body health regardless of whether they lead to a change in weight. Building on better habits can help you achieve your ultimate goal and feel good. Eating foods that provide balanced nutrition, moving your body regularly, getting enough sleep and managing your stress can help you feel your absolute best.
Here are four easy steps that can help you kick-start your “new” New year’s resolution:
- Eat lots of colors. Eat more fruits, vegetables and plant foods. Fill half your plate with colorful vegetables. Eating fruits and vegetables in a variety of colors will provide you with a broad range of nutrients.
- Reduce your intake of sugar. Added sugars that are not found naturally in foods provide additional calories with zero nutrients to food. High added sugar intake has been linked to everything from dental cavities to obesity, to Type 2 diabetes, to heart disease and to many other health conditions. Start by looking at food labels, sugar may appear under many names. Some of the most common ones include cane sugar, evaporated cane juice, corn syrup, high-fructose corn syrup, raw sugar and glucose. Make sure these names are at the bottom of the ingredient list.
- Opt for complex carbs like 100% whole grain breads and pasta, brown rice, starchy vegetables, legumes, etc.
- Consume healthy fats. Add avocados, nuts and nut butters, seeds, and fatty fish (like salmon, sardines, herring, mackerel…) into your weekly menu. Healthy fats help protect your heart and brain from cardiovascular disease.
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Meaghan Singer, RD
Nutritionniste
FORCEMEDIC