Alright, we just got through the holidays and winter and if you’re anything like me, you went into it with the best intentions of staying on track, but slowly slipped deeper and deeper into the temptations of endless desserts and appetizers. But ya know what? I don’t regret it, and I’m certainly not going to wallow and beat myself up about it, but I am going to get back on track. So let’s talk strategy! Here are my two biggest tips for keeping on track:
- I always have my water bottle with me. Sounds silly, but sometimes I eat when I should really be drinking water. Staying hydrated helps me better gauge how hungry I actually am. My daily water goal comes from a super simple metric I learned from a Beachbody nutrition expert: Body Weight/2=ounces of water /ie/ 150lbs/2=75oz water daily
- Go for the veggies first. When I’m bored and want to snack, my first stop is the veggie drawer. Its certainly NEVER what I’m craving but if I’m hungry enough for a snack, then I’m hungry enough to eat veggies. It’s the one snack I will never feel guilty about, and I know my body is going to thank me for it the next time I hit my home gym.
Just because I get a latte or say yes to the ice cream or the Culver's does NOT mean my whole day (or week or month) is derailed. It is possible to eat one thing that veers from your nutrition plan and then get right back on track. It doesn’t have to wait until tomorrow…so stop using that excuse. Tough love, I know. I’m only saying it because I’ve done it a million times and I wish I would have understood it sooner.
But most importantly, don’t forget that its ok to not be perfect. (NO ONE IS PERFECT!) All we can do is our best and that is good enough.