Small, Chewable Steps

 My First Blog Post

To be honest with you, I’m not sure where to start, I have so much information floating around in my head…just like a diet, I want to jump right in, but I don’t know where to start!  I just know I have to START.  You know that feeling.

Alright, let’s begin with 3 small, chewable steps towards change.

• Get a journal 📔. Journaling holds you accountable, builds awareness, and helps you identify your personal style.  Write down anything and everything…what you eat, when you eat, how you feel, any activities you participate in, what you are grateful for, your daily prayers.  Journaling is empowering.  
• Stop eating 3 hours before bedtime.  Food is for energy.  Towards the evening hours, as you are winding down from your day, you don’t need the calories or carbs for energy.  Most of us spend the hours right before bed relaxing and unwinding.  Plus a big bonus, you will sleep better!  Your body won’t be trying to digest food at the same time you are trying to go to sleep 😴 
• Begin eliminating, what I refer to as “The Filler Foods”.  What are filler foods, we’ll just think back to your favorite restaurants.  What do they serve while you are waiting for your meal? Chips, crackers, breads….all these to help fill you up.  Then they add rice, pasta, potatoes, tortillas, more breads all to make sure you get full. This way you feel as if you are getting your money’s worth, when actually you are getting less of the main course than you realize.  More about eating out later.  Anyway, start eliminating these throughout your day, along with cakes, donuts, cookies, and cereals, yes, even oatmeal! Each day strive to eat less of these foods. 

Give it a try….if you have any questions, contact me at myflexiblefitness@gmail.com.

Enjoy Marie