10 steps to better nutrition habits

10 Steps To Better Nutrition Habits

By:Nate Lemay - Nutritional Coach, BPE/CSCS

Nutrition Habit 1. Make a change when you are ready- The only way to be successful is for you to make the choice to be successful. Listening to health practitioners, family and friends can only help you to realize your problem; it is you that has to make that change.

Nutrition Habit 2. Reality check- Do you really need to loose weight? Is it something that you would like to do for cosmetic reasons or is it something that is adversely affecting your health.

Nutrition Habit 3. Set goals- the number one reason people fail or fall off the wagon is they have not put pen to paper. Set out what you would like to accomplish out on paper and set the goals above what you think that you can achieve; you may surprise yourself in the long run.

Nutrition Habit 4. Keep a dairy- If you write down what you are eating along with how much and when, you will be able to get a lot of information out of this exercise.

Nutrition Habit 5. Pat yourself on the back- look for your strengths in your eating habits. By looking at your strengths it will be easier to identify your shortcomings.

Nutrition Habit 6. Identify your eating profile- Are you a carb addict, or a meat lover, or a veg-head? What kinds of foods tickle your fancy and why?

Nutrition Habit 7. Listen to your body- Allow your body to tell you what it needs with a note of caution; beware the trigger eating. Learn to differentiate between head and body hunger, and be aware of emotional eating habits.

Nutrition Habit 8. Two heads are better than one- Find a support person or group. This is especially helpful to those who are easily discouraged. Having someone who is on your side can be the difference between success and failure.

Nutrition Habit 9. Give yourself a break- Those extra pounds didn't come on overnight, so don't expect them to come off that way either. Small steps are the key to success, so don't beat yourself up over small failures; learn from them and get back on track.

Nutrition Habit 10. GOYA!- Get Off Your A**!!! Exercise is an essential part of any weight loss program. Go into a gym with personal trainers on staff. Their expertise will help you to get into activity without the major aches and pains that most people endure when they go into exercise without professional help. If a little is good than a lot is better, is a mentality that contributes to the high attrition rates of beginners.

If you would like to have a personal nutrition assessment compiled (in the Calgary area) please book your appointment: call 862-7897 or send an email to: nate_lemay@shaw.ca

I look forward to helping you achieve your total nutrition and fitness goals! Nate Lemay