Dec 23, 2021
This year you might be preparing for the holiday in the same way you have many other years. But, if you’re like most people, you might be able to identify with one or all of the following questions:
Are you exercising ahead of the holidays because you know that you’ll miss most of your workouts?
Are you closing your eyes, ignoring all the healthy eating habits you established, and just not worrying about what happens during the holidays until January?
Are you pre-dieting to lose some weight before the holidays?
Do you tell yourself that this pattern is just what you do every year?
I can ask you more questions, but you get the idea. The New Year’s Resolution or diet that many of us attempt to take control of our health, again, does not always serve us very well. Realistically this year will be very similar to how you always spend your holidays. The steps you take are the key to your success, and I’m sharing 5 small healthy habits that you CAN stick to in 2022 and beyond.
Creating small habits that you can do with your eyes closed, not even thinking about it, and done consistently over time, will produce results. However, it’s often best not to try to do it all at once, even if you want to, because it all just feels so overwhelming and can lead to self-sabotage.
Let’s apply that to the 5 small healthy habits you can stick with in 2022 and beyond.
- Drink a glass of water before having your coffee or tea in the morning.
- Exercise every day.
- Eat more protein.
- Reduce stress.
- Gratitude.
These are 5 small healthy habits that you can stick with in 2022. They are not overwhelming. Instead, we start with baby steps and, if practiced over time, generate the results we’re looking for in our health.
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Links mentioned in the show:
- How To Avoid Holiday Weight Gain For Good
- 3 Reasons Why It’s Time To Stop Falling Off The Diet Wagon
- 5 Strategies To Get More Done With Less Stress
- The Empty Nest Reboot