One Step at a Time
Did you and your family start off the new year with a long list of resolutions? Have you slipped up on a couple of them? We have all been there and bitten off more than we can chew with our goal setting. This can especially happen when you are trying to live a healthy and active lifestyle. It can seem overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be.
With 2018 underway, incorporate these tips into your family’s schedule to keep living a healthy active lifestyle this winter.
1. Start small. Don’t get ahead of yourself and endeavor to revamp your whole routine. Start by adding one small change at a time. This way these changes are more likely to stick with you throughout the whole year.
2. Simply Swap. Don’t completely overhaul your entire diet. Start small with some simple swaps one day at a time. Maybe trade that full-calorie yogurt for a low-calorie Greek version, swap out white bread for the whole grain option or trade that premium ice cream desert for sorbet and fruit.
3. Quench your thirst. Increase the amount of water you are drinking each day. Try drinking a glass of water before each meal. This will curb your hunger and also knock out a few of those glasses toward the recommended daily intake.
4. One step at a time. Looking to add more physical activity to your lifestyle? Start by taking the dog and kids for a walk a couple of time each week. Slowly increase your distance every day.
For additional tips on living a healthy and active lifestyle this winter, visit the Together Counts™ blog and follow the Together Counts program on Facebook and Twitter.