Where to begin your journey.
If you’re on my website or following me on social media, there’s a good chance that you’re considering embarking on a health and fitness journey. Perhaps you haven’t started yet or maybe you're looking to change some things up after being in a routine for a while. Wherever you are, it’s the perfect place to start. We don’t need New Year’s, we can change our direction any day that we like.
If you’re brand new to thinking about health and fitness, welcome! I can say from experience that my journey took a LOT of twists and turns before I got to where I am. That being said, it all started with a goal or desire. I wanted to change how my body looked and how I felt about myself. Perhaps that’s your goal too! It all comes down to baby steps. You can start making just one swap or change per week or month. Small changes add up to BIG improvements overall.
A few examples of small, impactful changes are:
Drinking a glass of water before your morning coffee.
Taking a 15-20 minute walk in the morning, during your lunch break, or in the evening! Whenever you can, it’s always nice just to walk around and get some fresh air.
Eliminating one serving of alcohol per week and trading for club soda with lime or a kombucha!
Incorporating more vegetables into a meal. That may be adding some chopped peppers, broccoli, spinach, or tomatoes to your morning eggs, blending leafy greens and frozen riced cauliflower into smoothies, or throwing some in with your pasta.
Just doing anything once a week can turn into a habit. Maybe you do it two to three times a week. Pick one and you can add the next one in when you’re ready! If you’re like me, you may end up jumping in head first to commit to a healthier lifestyle. The point is to work at your pace to maintain your habits and get the results you want.
Now, if you’re looking to change your routine, let’s label your new goal. Maybe you’ve been doing yoga for years and now want to challenge yourself to run a 5k. You can add in a few walk-run intervals for 10-15 minutes and add 5 minutes each week. Then you can walk less than you run and eventually, you may run the entire time! It doesn’t have to be fast at first, just take those steps towards your goals. Oh, and make sure you keep up that yoga for stretching!
For personalized nutrition and fitness plans, you can always reach out to me via email, or message me on Instagram or Facebook. Let me know how these tips work for you and don’t forget to subscribe to my newsletter for more free tips and weekly updates!