For the next 5 days, five different guest *expert* bloggers will be taking over the blog. They will be sharing different tried and true ways they stay healthy, everything from throw together healthy meals to how to make it work as a parent.
Here's Krystal on getting into a healthy routine.
"What the heck?" Why is it that when I get in to the groove of losing weight, life decides to step in and sabotage my efforts? I struggle to get back on track, I tell myself, "Once x is no longer in my life then I can really focus on getting healthy again."
That break never seems to come... Once x is gone, y decides to show up.
"If I could just get into a routine then losing weight would be so much easier!"
Or would it?
What does having a routine really mean and why does
Routine = Success?
Well, according to Merriam-Webster, "A routine is a regular way of doing things in a particular order." Or, "A boring state or situation in which things are always done the same way."
I'd have to agree with the second definition myself.
To me, a routine insinuates that life will be the same day in and day out-BORING.
When people see that Routine = Success, it's easy to get stuck in the Routine Mentality.
But I will say, we can't count on the perfect routine to accomplish what we really want. Life is too unpredictable and it becomes too easy to put off the things that are really important to us. This is especially the case, if it doesn't fit into our lives right now.
I'm emphasizing the word important here because if you want to be healthy then doing "healthy stuff" should probably be closer to the top of your priority list.
So, how do you prioritize your life and get past the Routine Mentality?
Here is what I have found that works:
Ditch the Routine Mentality and practice the Nooks and Crannies Mentality!
Basically, you can fit healthy habits into the Nooks and Crannies of your life.
And here is what I mean by that:
I pick 3-4 things to want to focus on that will benefit my health positively in some way and will not take much time to accomplish:
1) I want to drink more water
2) I want to exercise more (say an average of 20 minutes a day)
3) I want to eat at least 3 servings of fresh fruits or veggies every day
Then, I just plug them in wherever I can.
Am I going to get them all in every day? Probably not, but if I get 1 out of 3 then I feel like I am doing pretty good.
My point is to break away from the Routine and the All-or-nothing Mentalities and be intentional about what is really important to you.
Like right now, I have at least 10 minutes to do some sit-ups and planks in my living room. When I get out of breath, I'll take a sip of water. I've realized that I don't have to dedicate 60 minutes to exercise every day to see positive changes.
I consistently focus on a little bit every day.
My life has become so much easier once I surrendered the Routine Mentality. My body is a product of the recent choices I have made in my life. If do my best at fitting healthy habits into the nooks and crannies of my life consistently, there is a good chance that I will be on the path of looking better, feeling better, and having more energy in no time!
Much love!
Krystal
Krystal Diel a Certified Personal trainer and Personal Wellness Coach.
Find her FB page here>>>https://www.facebook.com/PersonalWellnessTrainerSTL
Krystal studied Exercise Science at Lindenwood University where she obtained her bachelors degree.
Krystal has been inspiring people to lead healthy lives for over 7 years.
Krystal is passionate about teaching people how to get back to the basics of wellness.
Krystal realizes that people can live life more fully when they are looking better, feeling better, and having more energy.
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