Healthy Lifestyle Changes That Work

It has taken a long time to figure out what works for me and my body when it comes to healthy eating and lifestyle changes. As we grow older, your body does not want to let go of the bad. I think remembers the lazy muscles and bad eating habits. Temptation is all around us and it really takes a mindset change to make a difference.

I have been making strides on my weight-loss journey and active lifestyle changes. By making it a priority in my life, that has fueled some of the changes I have been seeing in my body and mind. I feel better and I am working hard at making changes for me.

Here are some things I have added that have been helping me.

* Juicing on a daily basis – I never got in as many greens as I needed and by adding juicing to my life, I really could feel the difference. I lost some weight initially but it also fueled the desire to make better food choices.

* Eating Low Carb – My body has not loved certain carbs for along time. By cutting our many carbs, I have felt better. Gone is the bloating and yucky feeling I used to get from eating breads and such. I do eat come carbs, but they mostly come from veggies or a potato now and then.

* Adding Cardio – I was definitely not getting enough exercise, to say the least. I needed more and I have to add some cardio through walking or swimming when I am able. I try and get in some type of cardio at least 4 days a week for 30-60 minutes, depending on my time availability.

* Weight Lifting – I enjoy lifting weights and it does improve your muscles as well has help to burn fat. That in my book is a huge plus! I try and get in a workout at least 3 days a week, time permitting.

These 4 things have added up to some nice changes for me but everyone is different. Making healthy and safe changes is important. I have done all of the crash diets and junk like that and they just made the problem worse. Now I am in more control that I ever have been.