HABIT
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Moderation is key
I like to use the 80/20 approach to
nutrition. For 80 percent of the time,
eat healthy. This
doesn’t
mean
omit all sugar,
or all flour or all
anything. This
means following
a healthy meal
plan such as the
Mediterranean nutrition plan, abun-
dant in fruits and vegetables, whole
grains, legumes and nuts, lean meats,
low fat dairy and healthy oils such
as olive or canola. Enjoying meals
with family and friends is also part of
this plan. The other 20 percent of the
time, you may indulge within reason.
The key to life-changing results is to be
committed and consistent to a healthy lifestyle.
You must make this a priority in your life.
Commitment and consistency
The key to life-changing results is
to be committed and consistent to a
healthy lifestyle. You must make this
a priority in your life. If you want it
badly enough then you will find how
to make the sacrifice. It doesn’t mat-
ter if you’re 21 years old or 70 years
old, 135 lbs. or 300 lbs., adding fre-
quent moderate-intensity physical
activity and healthy eating into your
life will improve your health.
Create a supportive environment.
Find people that will inspire and
encourage you along the way. Your
chances of success will be higher,
and this journey will be much more
enjoyable if you have a network of
support. You might find a workout
buddy, a fitness class or friends and
family members that would like to
join you.
Make YOU a priority!
Take time for YOU! When you
take care of yourself first, you will be
stronger and more capable of taking
care of others. I en-
courage all of you to
make your health one
of your top priorities in
2017. I guarantee you,
you won’t regret it.
Kim Jacobs is a registered dieti-
tian at Blue Mountain Hospital.
Find people that will inspire and encourage you along
the way. Your chances of success will be higher.
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