If you find yourself in a bit of a healthy eating slump, do
not despair – here are some tips to help keep you going...
Set realistic goals
Not everyone wants to lose weight when they go on a healthy
eating plan, but if you do, make sure you keep your goals realistic. Whether
you have a stone, or a couple of pounds, to shift, it’s better to take baby-steps. Setting smaller goals for yourself, then achieving them, will keep
you more motivated, and more likely to carry on. Plus the closer you get to
your target, the happier you will be!
Appreciate the
benefits
Eating healthy has many benefits, for example: clearing up
your skin; helping you sleep better; giving you more energy; and improving your
mood. At work it increases production and motivates staff!
If you feel tempted to cheat, think about how much better
you feel, and let that be your motivation to not give in the cravings.
Tell others
Letting other people know about your plans is the perfect way of
making sure that you’ll stick to them. It adds a little bit of pressure to keep you
going, and you never know, they may end up joining you!
Add in exercise
Starting an exercise regime seems daunting, but it’s easy to
add a little more movement into your day. Try using the stairs instead of
the lift, and if you get the bus, try getting off one or two stops early, so
that you can walk. Going for a walk at lunch time to get some air also helps.
Just adding these small changes to your routine can
make a big difference, and may even motivate you to do some more vigorous exercise, such as power walking to the bus stop :)
Treat
yourself!
If all else fails, and those tasty treats are just too
tempting….do it….treat yourself! Sometimes a treat is just what you need to
perk yourself up and get through the diet blues.
But go for a healthy treat – like nuts. Nuts contain the
good kind of fat, so even though they have a high calorie content with just a handful - you’re actually being healthy.
Try some Toasted Coconut Cashews for a naughty-yet-healthy
snack, or for a spicy alternative, try Honey Roasted Chilli Peanuts.
For a sweeter fruit treat, opt for Dried Mango Slices –
beware, they are addictive!
Tweet us @Office_Fruit with your motivation to stay healthy!
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