There are countless external influences that pull you in one direction or another when it comes to improving your diet. But the focus should be on *your* diet. So often we attempt to drastically change how we’re eating and shape our lifestyle to fit a new way that just isn’t us. Think about your current …
Trainer Advice
Motivation from Within
It’s important to understand your true “why” as you look to improve. This is your internal or intrinsic motivation. Positive changes are more likely to stick when they are driven by motivation from within. It allows you to anchor yourself in those deep-down drivers that are tied to things you value. Intrinsic motivation also tends …
Be Consistent
The key to reaching your goal is to practice healthy habits consistently over time. Those who do this are generally healthier, and our habits define who we are. Practice healthy nutrition regularly. If you’re just starting out, choose something that is fairly easy to change but will have an oversized impact. Increasing your water intake …
Be the Person You Seek
Making the change to live healthier is a process. In order to live healthier, your actions have to be healthier. The first step is to be clear about who you want to be. Think about your goal and then reframe it to be someone who embodies that goal. For example, it’s one thing to say …
Managing Calories
Reducing calorie intake is what most do in an attempt to lose or maintain weight. But simply reducing the number of calories you consume won’t necessarily help you meet, or keep you at your goals. It’s about being smart about the number of calories you consume, when you consume them, as well as the type …