Good morning Team-
I'm a little off kilter as yesterday was a holiday here in Canada, so back to work today and into the swing of things with a vengence.
Welcome to the Red Team- it does take me a while to get to know everyone, so I may not do personals right away as I figure out who is who.
Be sure to ask any questions and I hope everyone who has an opinion will pipe up as we all learn from one another.
If you're just starting out on your lifestyle change- it's usually a good idea to journal what you are eating. Either online- with spark people, on your electronic device- with an app like lose it- or just in the note pad- or with a pen & paper. It helps to make you accountable as to what is going into your body. And yes- those bites here & there do count (unfortunately). That being said- once you have an idea of what you are eating & how much, you can start tweaking the amounts & the contents to be more healthy. It's all about being Aware and honest with ourselves.
While I don't journal my food anymore, it doesn't mean I'm not aware. I read labels and always have a conversation about should I have this or that. I believe moderation is key and don't deny myself anything.
Also- when starting out, don't try to change everything on the first day. You want to make life long changes. So change one thing the first week. Add something to change on the second week etc. If you feel you can handle more change than add something else in.
Once of the first things I changed, was drinking more water. It's still an issue for me in the colder months, but now that it's warming up (though I was wearing my long johns over the weekend- what's up with that?) it is easier to always have a water bottle by my side.
Okay- this is getting long winded and I know you've heard all this before, but have you listened? It sounds like a lot of us have had a light bulb moment coming into this challenge and know we have to change. This is your time. If not now- when? But you need to be committed to changing. It's not a diet, but a life style change. You will transform the way you eat, the way you feel and a byproduct of that is the way you look. Are you ready to accept the challenge?
Have a great On Plan Day Team!
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