Week 30 Incentive: Satisfy Your Hunger

 Evening my friends, how are we all doing so far this week? Can you believe that it's almost over for the first month of the new year? And here I was hoping that it will be calming down.

Oh well, can't get everything.

So, we are now into week 30 of our Small Changes Lifestyle Incentives.

For this week, we're seeing how to "Satisfy our Hunger," by balancing our meals and snacks, to keep our energy levels up and the hunger levels low.

            1.Balance your meals.

            2. Go GI (glycemic index).

                * Visit www.glycemicindex.com for more information about the different levels.

            3. Pair wisely.

Its also best to set yourself up with meal plans and time sets as to when you should stop.

For an example, I have a no snacking challenge going on where I stop snacking after 7pm at night. I also try not to eat after 7pm or before 6am.

I do hope that everyone is keeping safe and staying healthy for the most part. Since the weather is constantly changing and we all are prone for the flu season now, please take care of yourselves.

Week 29 Incentive: Learn to Say NO

 Hey everyone, how's your January doing so far?

I know it's still very early and everyone is adjusting to all that's been happening. But, I believe this year we all need to make that extra effort for ourselves. And not to give into others so easily. And this week's incentive is a good touch base.

For this week, it's to "Learn to say NO."

Pretty much, learn to evaluate opportunities and say no to those things that aren't important and to make way for things that are.

Hope that everyone is taking care and being safe during these troubled times.

Week 28 Incentive: Avoid Sugary Beverages

 Hey Everyone, how's it going?

Hopefully, you all got through the first few days of the new year.

Today, I'm on day four of my healthy habit resolution for the first quarter of the year.

And this week's incentive is a good part of that. Even though I don't drink hardly any sweetened beverages, mostly naturally sweetened juices and teas. But plenty of water.

For week 28, it's to "Avoid Sugary Beverages."

It might seem painful giving up on sweetened beverages, but realize it will get easier after the first few days. When you break the cycle of craving addiction for sugary drinks, we notice that it lessens; then soon after a few weeks, we no longer crave it or desire it.

Here's an outline of how to get through. Just remember, when going through any lifestyle changes, talk with your doctor, personal trainer, and your dietitian.

    1. Survey your consumption

    2. Reduce your intake

            *Soft drinks

            *Flavored water and other sweetened beverages

            *Juice

            *Coffee and Tea

    3. Drink plenty of water

I hope that everyone is doing well and making the best at the start of the new year.  

Stay safe, take care of yourself, and focus on staying healthy.  

January Challenge!

 Who is ready for a New Year's Challenge?!

I'm starting this challenge directly on Monday the 4th. This way it's not running too close to the end of the week but at the start.

For this Challenge, I'm challenging people to cut back from all junk foods, no fast foods, no snacking after 7pm at night, drink more water, and to be more active two to three times a week.

This is a very straightforward challenge and should be simple for many of us. Use a journal to keep track, plus try to plan meals the day ahead to help you out. 

Plus, tag a buddy to make it more fun and challenging.

Be safe, keep healthy, and take care.

New Resolution for the New Year!

 Happy 2021, Everyone!!!

How's was everyone's night? Hopefully not many are suffering today.

Lucky for me, today is my day off and I am treating it as such. Just catching up on chores, writings, and preparing for a ZOOM meeting later on tonight. 

So, it's the new year, which means a new 3-month resolution in the works.

As I've said for the most part when speaking to family and friends today. It's the new year, new beginnings, and new starts.

So, I have a whole new plan in the works. And I'm not worried about numbers that are on the scales or the counting of calories. My main resolution is to make "Healthier Habits and Choices."

Such as, take all vitamins daily, brushing teeth more, brushing hair more, watching portions, cutting back on sweets and junk food, and attending the gym (no excuses) more often. I also doing daily writings to help with the tracking of what I'm eating and all the activities that I do.

What will your 3-month resolution be to begin the new year?