Many people turn to dieting come the new year. Unfortunately, many people go about this dieting in the complete wrong way. The wrong way of dieting involves skipping meals, eliminating food groups, or adopting other patterns that are unable to be maintained for a long period of time. The holidays do require somewhat of a detox due to the abnormally large amount of high fat, high sugar foods that we eat. However, this does not have to look like starving yourself.
First, get back to a typical routine of three small meals a day with a healthy snack or two in between.
First, get back to a typical routine of three small meals a day with a healthy snack or two in between.
Healthy lunch: Turkey sandwich with veggies and a light dressing
Second, eliminate desserts. This is where the "detox" part comes in. Most people have been consuming at least one dessert a day over the past few months. The only way to get out of that rut?...stop them completely. It's like drugs and alcohol, one day without them is one day closer to not needing them. Oh, and by the way, cut back on the alcohol too!
Third, get back to your exercise routine. Several gyms in the area are having January specials. Look into joining and kicking off the new year with a healthy exercise regimen.
Finally, don't be hard on yourself. If you cheat one day, then you are normal. We all mess up; but it's the ones that can get back up and try again that succeed!
Third, get back to your exercise routine. Several gyms in the area are having January specials. Look into joining and kicking off the new year with a healthy exercise regimen.
Finally, don't be hard on yourself. If you cheat one day, then you are normal. We all mess up; but it's the ones that can get back up and try again that succeed!
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