If there is one thing I understand it is how overwhelming it can be to make big changes to your life when you are very overweight and seemingly have no hope.
Sometimes the changes that we make don’t have to be drastic. They can be quite simple but as long as you maintain that change in the long run, it can be an encouraging change for a solid foundation.
Deciding that you were done with being unhealthy is the first step. I remember the day when I woke up and realized how freaking unhealthy I was. I could hardly move after sitting at my desk while working for a couple years.
I had stopped moving as much as I used to. I wasn’t paying attention to what I was eating or how many sodas I drank. I realized I was actually consuming zero nutrition.
One of the first changes that I made was twofold.
The first thing I did was move my computer to the bar in my kitchen and I began standing while I worked.
Oh my gosh! I remember how hard that was. My back was screaming! My feet ached! I would switch shoes two or three times a day and force myself to stand. If I needed to sit down and take a break, it was only for a few minutes.
At the same time I began eating low-carb and juicing. That’s a big change and not some thing most people would do but I was desperate for that nutrition.
Today I don’t juice, but I probably should start again. I still am eating very low-carb, but even today I roller coaster. I do really well for a long period of time and then I’m stagnant.
So trust me when I say I understand your struggles. But let’s get back to what you can do to start making small, impactful changes.
Making Small Impactful Changes
Eat Whole Foods
One of the easiest things is to start eating whole food and not hitting the drive-through. Eat fresh meat, eggs, fish, fresh vegetables, or even frozen vegetables.
Fresh fruit even while eating ulata low caarb is good for you. Don’t let anyone say it’s not. Cut out processed foods and eat nutritious, wholesome foods that God gave us.
Shorten Your Eating Window
Another easy thing you can do is shorten your eating window. If you’re eating late at night, try and move that time up an hour or 30 minutes at a time. Strive for cutting off your food 4 to 5 hours before bedtime.
With your wholesome foods and the nutrition you’ll soon be getting, it will be easier to shorten your eating window and going a little bit longer step-by-step between your meals.
Move Your Body
Start moving. Even if that’s turning on the radio and dancing along while you do the dishes. We have to move our bodies.
There’s plenty of, easy to follow walking movements on YouTube like Get Fit with Rick, which is one of my favorites.
Even simply walking up and down your hallway or walking up and down your driveway multiple times a day will work. Chair yoga works too!
Just Start
Small baby steps every day but yet consistent ones will really help you start making those changes that you need to feel better.
I’m the first one to admit how weak I am, but I know one day I’ll freaking find the strength to not cave once or twice a week with a cheat meal. That always sets me off track and takes me longer to lose weight.
Use Tracking Tools
No one with is without struggles when it comes to changing in a big way. Find tools that will help you track and record like MyFitnessPal or a Calendar.
Some people use Instagram and Facebook to track their progress. You can follow me on mine and check out the meals that I eat.
Let’s do this together and support each other in this big change we’re making. We want to live a beautiful fruitful long life with our family and grandkids. We can do this.
Hi! I’m Chris! Just a Midlife Wife sharing about life’s journey; screaming and kicking through it while supposedly aging gracefully…
Focusing on healthy living, low carb & keto, things I am loving right now, and life in general.