New year, new you! With the start of a new year we all feel like it is the start of a new you, that is why we make resolutions for the new year. Having had to deal with the illness of a family member and having to make tough decisions like palliative care; it has become increasingly clear to me that we have a finite amount of time and we should make the most out of it. Since we are here for a set amount of time, it should be clear that we should take care of our bodies so that we may have longer healthier life and enjoy more the world out there. As humans we are not perfect, and we can always improve, personally, health wise and improve relationships with family. Like many of you I find myself needing to lose weight and start exercising more. I will start an exercise program and eat healthier.
The first step is setting health goals that are realistic and obtainable, choose one to two goals instead of having too many which will make it hard to keep track of them, and break the larger goals into smaller steps that will be easier to do. If loosing weight is one of your goals, you want to make sure to do it the right way and stay away from gimmicks. One way to lose weight is adjusting your calorie intake, this new online tool can help you figure out how to adjust your calorie intake. Small changes can add up and make a big difference, so start small with changes you know you can stick with.
Don’t forget exercise as it is one of the best things you can do to keep you healthy and loose weight. Logging what you eat can help you see how much you are eating and keep track of calories. There are many apps for your smart phone that you can use. There are also apps that can help you exercise such as the 7-minute workout. Writing down goals and letting your friends and family know can help you stay on track. Lastly, don’t for get to schedule time for exercise, if can’t do it daily start with three days per week. What ever your goals, the most important thing is to get started.
