New year new me resolutions
It’s January once again and here you are setting your weight-loss goals for the new year. That’s it, you have your mind made up and want to start eating healthier. You hop in the car and head straight to the market for all the healthy food items you see posted on social media. As you walk into the market you’re pumped because you know this is going to be a breeze. Social media makes it look so easy right? You suddenly find yourself getting discouraged as your muscle memory leads you to your favorite food items. “I can’t have that anymore. Nope, not an item I can have on my new diet.” Confusion sets in and you become overwhelmed with all the choices on the shelves.
- “What do I pick?”
- “Is this even edible?”
- “Maybe I should just eat salad every day.”
- “I can’t even pronounce these ingredients.”
- “3 servings are how many calories?”
I have been where you are and trust me I have given up more times than I can count. Here are some tools I have learned along the way.
Stop setting yourself up for failure
Sis you did not gain all those pounds over night. You ate healthy for one day and expect the number on the scale to decrease rapidly. Now your ready to throw in the towel and you haven’t even truly committed to change. Instead of sticking to your goal here you are again reverting back to your old eating habits. Hard work and discipline are your best friend.
Where do I start?
Write down your goals-Having a visual representation of what you want to accomplish will keep you motivated and heading in the right direction.
Do your research-There are tons of diets, meal plans, and workout routines that all contradict each other. You don’t know what to believe. The first step would be to talk to a medical professional. They can run the necessary test to see where the starting line is with your health. From there they can refer you to a nutritionist that will assist in finding the right balance of nutrients your body needs. You can also get advice from a health coach.
Time management-Get yourself a planner and map out how your time is spent. We all have the same 24 hours in a day. It’s up to you to put in work and make the most of your day.
Budgeting-This is where most tend to struggle. Plan out what you can afford to spend on groceries and base meals around your budget. Sign up for store rewards cards so you can download coupons from their website. Look at the local market flyers and compare prices. Choose your recipes for the week and shop for those items only. Having your meals ready saves you time and money. Make sure you price match and shop sales.
How can I shop when I work all day? – Multiple companies now offer patrons the option to shop for groceries online. You also have the option to schedule a pick-up time. Your groceries can even be delivered which ultimately saves you time. You can even earn cash back through apps when you shop online.
SCAM ALERT- Avoid falling for the hype called diet or weight-loss pills or detox drinks. You search Instagram and see influencers or celebrities advertising products. Guess what sis? They’re getting paid to promote products to their followers. Even if they haven’t used the product themselves they will promote it, and try to sell it to people looking for a quick fix for weight-loss. The only ones benefiting from these schemes are the ones making money off you. Don’t fall for it and do your research.
These are just a few basic tools to help you succeed and accomplish your goals. We are half way through the month of January already. What’s holding you back from making changes in your life?
Comment below- What’s holding you back, and some of the tools you use when it comes to the new year new me mantra.
Weightloss journey and lifestyle change 