Go team “Give-Back Diet” go! Keep up the good work! Today, let’s talk habits. We know a lot about bad ones. Let’s delve into good ones. Yes, it’s absolutely possible to lose weight and gain new healthy habits, no matter what you may think.<\/p>\n
I’ll keep this short today. To break my routine of writing long columns! I will share my routines, but I’d love it if you share yours too, by posting a comment below. This will help you “give-back” in a lot of ways: going public with your commitment to healthy living; inspiring others with new ideas; making your best intentions real.<\/p>\n
TODAY’S ACTION PLAN:<\/p>\n
— Connect with God (or Spirit, or Higher Power, etc.) the second you wake-up, and routinely pray and think of God whenever you start something new, like putting on clothes, going out the door, answering the phone, before meals, driving, seeing people – everything!<\/p>\n
— Have the same healthy foods on a regular basis. Here’s what I eat, it’s a simple tried-and-true routine that’s helped me keep 160 pounds off for over 17 years. Breakfast: small bowl of oatmeal and fruit. Lunch: bowl of soup and a salad. Dinner: serving of protein and two vegetables. Snacks: cut vegetables and humus or yogurt with cut-up fruit. Night: tea with Stevia. Lots of water throughout the day. Coffee: 2-3 cups a day.<\/p>\n
— Re-create every day. Here’s my routine, which I’ve done for years and years: Dance class 1-2 times a week (90 minutes each). Walk for an hour every day or go to the gym and do an elliptical machine or treadmill for 30 minutes at least once a week. I listen to headphones while doing it, playing really fun music that I love, or audio-books, or podcasts. OR, dance\/stretch with my wife at home for 30 minutes. OR do yoga for an hour to a video, or a yoga class. Why? I feel good when I do, so I want to feel good every day and keep the weight manageable.<\/p>\n
Am I perfect? No way! I sometimes stray off the routine. However, if I do, I immediately, routinely ask God for help, and then do something to correct the error, like have less food the next time, or even skip a meal if I’ve overeaten.<\/p>\n
Tell us what YOU want to do for your new routines. Please post!<\/p>\n
Come back tomorrow, please, and tell all your friends to join us.<\/p>\n