In my journey this past year, I decided that I needed to make some lifestyle changes. I like to be proactive about my health, but as a mom, it is so easy to put everyone else's needs before my own needs. I am pretty sure this is common for many moms. Since I have a family that is larger than most, I work really hard every day raising and training our children. I started out with small lifestyle changes. I switched to drinking water most of the time. I do have a cup of black coffee every morning. And for variety, I sometimes add lemon to my water.
Then, I started working on diet changes. I reduced my fatty foods, and I reduced the number of carbs that I have each day. I usually have a carb for my breakfast. And I eat veggies that have carbs, such as a baked potato. I don't eat a lot of bead. I am eating foods that are high in protein. And I strive for a good mix of fruits and veggies each day. The variety changes with the seasons. I also try to watch my sodium intake.
I do not eat a lot of red meats. But if I do, it is from a grain-fed, hormone-free cow. We buy half a cow at a time. This helps stretch our budget, and you just cannot beat this meat for leaness. I do eat quite a bit of chicken. I am not a fish eater.
Finally, I added daily exercise to my lifestyle changes. I can say that I am healthier and more fit than I was in my 30's, maybe even my 20's. I look forward to my daily exercise. And I have even done a bit of running.
All things in moderation is the key for me. And I want to be strong physically and spiritually. I'll talk about my spiritual walk in another post.
Good for you! I found that it took trying to make lifestyle changes for my daughter that actually got me to make them myself. I refuse to be a "short order cook" making something different for each of us - so I had to change the entire meal plan around. I finally got it done though and it's working. Sounds like we are on similar "diets" (lifestyle changes) except I do use more grain-based foods. But they are all whole grain so it works for us. Now to get more oatmeal in my plan.... that's the challenge! lol
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Good for you! I found that it took trying to make lifestyle changes for my daughter that actually got me to make them myself. I refuse to be a "short order cook" making something different for each of us - so I had to change the entire meal plan around. I finally got it done though and it's working. Sounds like we are on similar "diets" (lifestyle changes) except I do use more grain-based foods. But they are all whole grain so it works for us. Now to get more oatmeal in my plan.... that's the challenge! lol