Hey guys! March is National Nutrition Month! For many of us, we've set resolutions to eat healthier, get more exercise, and have a positive attitude back in January. We started off well-intentioned but then came the cold and dark days of winter where pastas, blankets, and general modes of hibernation took over. That's exactly why March is the perfect way to either return to your healthier quest or for those who have been, take the fitness to the next level. Daylight makes more of an appearance, warmer temps creep in, and the vernal equinox is finally taking shape.
So why the spotlight on nutrition? I'd venture to say that people often say "I'm going to eat better" but only think of what they're NOT going to eat. That spells the recipe for disaster. Sure, you may cut out junk food but what will you supplement it with? Nutrition is healthy eating, not diets and full out elimination of your favorite items. Moderation is key. Easier said than done, right? Right! Believe me, I've struggled this year with my nutrition and fitness goals this year. But fortunately, there are 12 months in a year and we've only completed two. In a nutrition and fitness journey, it's important to do the following:
- Focus on your successes and not your shortcomings. Recognize failure to meet a goal as motivation to exceed it next time.
- Stay consistent. If you spilled something on a shirt, would you try to clean it up or would you say, "hey let me destroy the shirt"? If you're like most people, you'd clean it. Apply the same concept to your nutrition plan.
- Speaking of a plan--have one. You can NOT remove something without putting something in it's place. If you have a sweet tooth like I do, than you'll want to remove the bad sugar (say chocolate cookies) and good sugar (say fresh fruit).
- Remember nutrition is that which nourishes your body, healthy eating, and you must pair it with fitness for optimal health.
- Remain positive. No two days are the same. You may rock your nutrition and fitness plan one day and succumb the next. The key is to identify the weakness triggers and have a plan to conquer.
Lastly, I'd offer that we must remember that the choices we make today affect our health down the road. Whether you've struggled or rocked your nutrition and fitness goals, commit today to your best investment: your health!
If you have any nutrition and fitness tips, I'd love to hear them! Leave a comment below!
Best in health,
-TK
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