its the little things that count :)
i wanted to start a thread of ideas things i do to give me a little more then what im doing. . . . so heres my little tips on little things ! please add yours i'd love to hear!!!!
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Whenever I'm presented with stairs (whether 3 steps or 20) I run up them.
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I like this thread
* I use the stairs * I walk around my apartment or do strechs when on the phone * If I have a maintance request for my apartment I walk to the leasing office rather then calling it in. * I walk to school and home (even when I could get a ride). * I don't buy junk food, only health snacks * First thing I do when I come home from store is freeze all of my meat in single or double servings so I am less likely to overeat meat. * If I am given food that I don't think I should eat I will take it to school and give it to a classmate. * I put leftovers away right after I make my plate so I am less likely to go back for seconds. |
Let's see which are coming to mind right now...
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Let's see, what comes to mind....
* I hate stairs a LOT (especially at this weight/fitness level when they get me so out of breath), so at work, I take the elevator to the 3rd floor, and walk up the last flight to the 4th floor. I figure that way, I'm getting in some stairs, but I'm not so overwhelmed by it that I'm not doing any at all. Just a weird little thing that I do! It's a part of me trying to get over my "all-or-nothing" mentality. * Caribou Coffee has introduced Northern Lites which are a much more diet-friendly version of the blended coffees you can get. A junior-size (oddly enough, a full 12 ounces, but I guess that's kid size these days) sets you back 170 calories. Still not a health food, but that's pocket change compared to the calorie count on most of those type of drinks. I am now exclusively ordering the lite coolers, or else skim lattes with sugar free flavor syrup. |
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keep em coming ladies. im trying these new ones. so far soooo goood
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-I purposely sublet an apartment for the summer at least a mile from everything (a mile to class, a mile to grocery store, a mile to the subway, a mile and a half to my internship)
-I give myself time to walk everywhere (and might get a bike soon if I can find one cheap enough to warrant me getting one for only 3 months) -if I'm not going out for a specific reason during the day, I at least walk to my internship and back to get moving -I drag my boyfriend to the beach so we can run around in the sand for a few hours -drink 6 liters of water a day minimum -I have a guy housemate who only eats pizza (which could be bad for some, but I HATE pizza and if he was ordering out Chinese or Indian or something, it would be a problem) -I go grocery shopping with a specific list and only pick up other healthy things if on sale -if I have to do errands, I don't take the T from one point to another, I walk (unless it's raining or dark) -I climb the stairs out of the T rather than use the escalator |
These are all good!
Some of mine are: *Right after I get home from the market I cut up/wash all my veggies and fruit. I am more likely to eat them as a snack if they are ready to eat. *Keep gum near the kitchen. I have a bad habit of snacking while I am cooking - but if I am chewing gum I won't be tempted and will be able to wait until my meal is ready. *Keep workout clothes/shoes in my car. You never know when you might have extra time to squeeze in a workout! *I have a lot of friends that live out of state - so my phone calls to them tend to be long. I usually go on a long walks around the neighborhood while talking to them. I can easily go 2 miles during one conversation :D |
All these tips are really great, and I will definitely incorporate a few into my routine. Here's a couple more:
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charolastra00 - It sounds like you have a college near buy where your living (I'm assuming fromt he going to class comment) you might want to check with their department of police and safety and see if they sell bikes that are impounded after a year. I went to MSU for my undergrad and at the end of the year they would go though and impound all of the bikes that were left and unregistered. Then after a set period of time they would send them to the surplus store to be sold, I had friends that got Swyins (spelling???) for like $15.
A couple more: * Like Kellibee I drink a ton of water. I keep 3 nelgine bottles (the unbreakable resuable plastic bottles) in my fridge at all times. That way I always have cold water to drink. Two are 32 oz that I drink in my apartment and one is 20 oz which I take with me when I go to school or if I'm on the go. * This one might be weird but I don't drink my calories. I drink: water, coffee (black), tea (with 1 packet of spleda so 4 calories), and diet coke plus. On a rare occasion I will us my cappicano machine to make one at home with 1 cup skim milk which makes it 80 calories. * I make my own iced coffee drinks by freezing ice cubes of coffee and then making a cup of coffee, cooling it and adding the ice cubes. * I run back from the dumpster at my apartment. |
thanks for all the tips ya'll have posted! lol
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- chew sugar-free gum whenever i want to snack, or i brush my teeth so i won't snack because of the taste
- i take a walk with my mom around the neighborhood with my mom after dinner - whenever i watch TV, i do some stretches, ab routines - if i want to snack, i try to keep my hands busy, by cleaning the house, playing a game on the computer, writing to do lists (one of my hobbies heh) - if i'm at the mall, i'll do a lap on each floor, and use the stairs. |
-I'm starting to pre-portion snacks in little baggies. Even if they're already wrapped - like granola bars - I stick them in a baggie.
-I'm measuring things out exactly, and writing everything down. If I have cereal in the morning, I use measuring cups for both the milk and cereal and fruit. -I won't drink any beverages other than water and tea, unless it is a homemade shake in the morning with some protein powder, milk, fruit, yogurt, etc. -I don't even think about eating things like chips, cookies, etc... it's weird but when I see them I pretend as if they aren't edible! -I will NOT have Splenda, Equal, or any of that. I don't like the idea that it's chemical... but moreso, it just perpetuates the whole love for sugar thing. I want to move away from the taste of super sweet foods. -I have my goals posted right in my room, and look at them every day. -I'm thinking of starting a journal to log my emotional response and progress, not just calorie-logging. For my general well being: -I keep my surroundings clean and organized to the extreme. -I make a goal of reading for one hour per day. -I want to start meditating. -When I am using the internet I will focus on educating myself every 2 weeks on a new topic that interests me. |
-going to talk to coworkers instead of emailing them
-if the bus isn't coming for awhile, I'll walk a few stops instead of sitting and waiting -munching on veggies instead of pastry at work has made a HUGE difference -buying Kashi Go Lean Crunch and using plain yogurt with it in the mornings, instead of the homemade granola at the caf & sugary fruity yogurt...and I measure it now! |
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