Nobody takes a sweet tooth, the saying goes. The alarms go off when unhealthy food is the norm and not the exception. If the situation persists, it is a problem that must be stopped immediately.
A change in life or simply a step towards a healthy diet on a daily basis can be the best way to lose all that excess weight , and to put our body back on the right track. We give you 6 tips that we believe can help you carry out this change in a more bearable way.
How can I improve my lifestyle?
1. Reward technique
There is no muscle more powerful than the mind, but we know that it is very difficult to give up bad habits . For this reason, we recommend using the reward technique: During the whole week you will eat healthy and on the weekend as a reward you can go out to dinner and share a delicious pizza with your partner.
2. Set short-term goals
Run away from big goals and big numbers. Set small, manageable goals. Live your change day by day. Daily positive thinking is very important. When you get out of bed you should think: “today I am going to maintain a healthy diet and life.” In this way, you will go to sleep with the satisfaction that one more day your challenge has been fulfilled.
3. Start small
Small changes can be powerful. If on your route to work there is that pastry shop where you always end up buying something to eat that does not suit you, a simple change of route will remove the bad temptations from your head.
4. Learn to cook healthy dishes
Take cooking as a therapeutic and almost meditative process. Cooking your own food is a very important step in your life-changing process. Healthy gastronomy does not have to be boring or repetitive. You do not have to become a super chef, as we have said before, start with small things, find what type of gastronomy you would like to learn and choose the dishes that you like the most or those that seem easier for you.
Little by little you will see how your gastronomic knowledge is increasing and your menus are becoming more and more elaborate. Cooking can also be a great hobby for your moments of anguish, so when you are wanting to eat a chocolate cake, prepare a delicious chicken with teriyaki vegetables.
5. Raise your self-esteem
When you’re down or when you’re not feeling well, think about things that can make you feel better. Walking, shopping, going to the gym, reading … etc. any option is valid to remind you that you are a great person who is making a great change. You are a hero, remind yourself every moment!
6. Get your reward for a job well done
Now is the time to step on the scale, it is time to see the results of all your efforts. To compensate for so much suffering, nothing like going shopping and renovating your wardrobe with clothes of your new size, you can also take the opportunity to buy a bicycle so you can continue practicing your new lifestyle.
