It’s me again – Ronald, your “brave hero” from the Health Journey! Okay, maybe not a hero to all…or for that matter, any of you! Some of you have asked, “Where have you been hiding, Ronald?” Well, to discount the naysayers, I want everyone to rest assured that I have been heroically trekking the journey of course!
I admit. It’s been awhile since I have posted, so I know that some of you are thinking that I took a detour off the journey. But, NO, I did NOT pig out (although I was tempted on more than one occasion) during the holidays. For those who have not been following me, I have been known to stumble hard off the health journey…time and time again…
Well, not this time! I read the Top 10 Tips to Stay Healthy During the Holidays from Earth Fare, and created a plan to stay on the health journey. It was not always easy, but I did it…and I’m glad I did! I did not feel as sluggish and unhealthy as the New Year came around. I could actually get off the couch. I guess I AM a hero then!! What do you think?
But, I have to admit…my exercising completely stopped. I did not move at all during the holidays. Any ideas to get started again?
Tags: exercise, Health Journey, healthy, healthy food, healthy habits, Holidays, journey, ronald
Hey Ronald,
I know who youare but you probably don’t know me. I work for EF at the Knoxville Bearden store. I have a little personal training back ground.
Start small. eat your lunch and walk around the parking lot of your store/office 1 time each day. If you don’t even change your eating habits you could lose 1 pound in a month. At my store the parking lot is a liitle more than 1/4 mile around. A mile is equal to 100 calories. A little over 3000 calories will equal a loss of 1 pound. Have you noticed that I said “little” a few times. Start small, don’t be too ambitious.
Michael Davis
February 9th, 2010 at 2:48 pmpermalink
I agree with Michael. I lived in NYC for a few years and gained 5 lbs immediately after leaving. Why? I didn’t have a car in the city and walked everywhere. Finding ways to walk more is a little way to make a big difference!
Jen B
February 10th, 2010 at 2:00 pmpermalink
Set a reasonable, realistic goal. I use to be great at working out at least 3 days a week, and with a lot of recent changes in my life (a busy job and moving), I have not been living up to that expectation. So rather than aiming for the 3 days a week, I began with 1. And then the next week, I aimed for 2. I’m hoping to get back to my old routine soon.
Maria D
February 12th, 2010 at 11:24 ampermalink