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How To Get Serious About Eating Healthy

 


You know the importance of a healthy diet to your well-being and quality of life, but you’ve done very little to get on the right track. You tried a nutritional program two years ago but stopped after you got tired of counting calories and tracking meals. Then you tried giving up meat, but it only lasted a few days after eating lunch at a taco truck one day. You’re fed up with your lack of discipline and want to do better, but how? 

Developing healthy eating habits isn’t easy, especially when you’re used to eating whatever you’d like. So, don’t be so hard on yourself. The fact that you keep trying means that you’re bound to get it right eventually. The trick is to find a concept that works for you. Here are some suggestions to try below. 

 

Tell Someone

 

Accountability can go a long way in helping you get serious about eating healthy. Tell a family member or close friend what your nutritional goals are. Knowing that they are aware can be just the pressure you need to stick to your plan. You’ll also find that they will support your efforts by eating better when they’re around you, taking you to healthy restaurants, or keeping temptations out of your reach.

 

Cook At Home

 

Although restaurants offer a variety of healthy dishes, you’re surrounded by temptations. Ordering a salad or a soup and sandwich doesn’t sound inviting when you can smell fried chicken, burgers, and tacos cooking in the background. In the beginning, perhaps it’s best to stick to cooking at home. It’s a lot cheaper, and you have more control over what you can and can’t eat. 

 

Meatless Days

 

If your goal is to become vegetarian or vegan, you don’t have to jump out the window. Giving up meat and meat products isn’t as easy as it sounds. Your body goes through withdrawal, and you start craving things you shouldn’t have when you’re too restrictive. Start with a meatless day once or twice a week. 

On these days, you will prepare at least one meal that doesn’t include meat. You can make veggie lasagna with meatless ground beef made from plant-based ingredients for dinner or indulge in a salad with tons of fruits, veggies, and nuts for lunch. As you get used to meatless days, increase them until you’ve eliminated meat from your diet. 

 

Learn More Recipes

 

If your idea of healthy eating is salads and sandwiches, you’re going to get tired of this concept quickly. Sometimes, all you need is a variety to help you stay on track. Start looking for healthy recipes online. You can find healthy alternatives to some of your favorite dishes and even learn how to make delicious cuisine in under an hour. The more you know, the more options you have, enticing you to continue your health food venture. 

 

Remember Why

 

Have you ever given any thought to why you want to eat better? Sure, you know it’s right for you, but if you dig deeper, what are your reasons? Do you want to lose weight, bulk up, prevent, or soothe the symptoms of a life-altering condition? By getting to the root of why you started this journey, you can remind yourself of this every time you feel discouraged. Write it down and place it somewhere in the kitchen where you can look at it frequently. 

Everyone should adopt a healthy diet to improve their overall wellness and quality of life. Unfortunately, so many people have spent years indulging in things that are unhealthy and addictive. It can take time to get on the right track. Rather than beat yourself up for your failed attempts, consider finding more comfortable solutions. The above options allow you to start your healthy food journey without feeling too much pressure. As you conquer these tips, you can keep challenging yourself until you develop a diet that works best for you.


About Zipporah Sandler

Zipporah Sandler AKA Zippy is a lifestyle and travel specialist who after living everywhere from Providence to Paris found herself suddenly residing in South Florida (something she swore she’d never do).

Whether it be San Pellegrino water or Louis Roderer Cristal, Zippy suggests that you keep your life sparkling and your glass full.

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