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In this day and age, talking about a persons health transformation is usually code for weight loss.
Our diet does not exclusively dictate our health.
Restriction and willpower are not what makes us well.
registered dietitian and owner of Whole Self Nutrition
Wellness is multi-faceted and encompasses so many things besides calories, carbs, or pounds.
One of the most common times for people to commit to potentially harmful weight-loss goals: January 1st.
(Hashtag new year, new year!)
However, that fresh start energy can only take you so far if your goal is unsustainable.
The same goes for a new body-punishing workout routine.
Heres the thing: Your well-being is essentially a never-ending DIY project.
Its like a house that needs regular maintenance and attention.
Rather than imposing daunting restrictions and unrealistic goals on yourself, think small and manageable.
And let me tell you, the non-restrictive goals they shared are a breath of fresh air.
registered dietitian and owner of Whole Self Nutrition
My goal is to be okay with saying NO to what doesnt serve me, she says.
I must be mindful of keeping a work-life balance to prevent burnout and decrease stress.
Saying NO also allows me to engage in more activities and experiences that provide me joy.
Social media sucks a lot of time from us and I always want to be on it less.
I think I am going to pay for one of those apps that manage time.
Social media sucks a lot of time from us and I always want to be on it less.
I think I am going to pay for one of those apps that manage time.
What can you do with that liberated time?
The possibilities are endless!
One of those additions could be sustainable foods.
Thats the aim ofRoxana Ehsani, RD, CSSD, LDN.
Her biggest goal this year is to eat more sustainably (i.e.
better for the environment).
Examples are foods that are organic and seasonal, and harvested without depleting the population or supply.
How do you know when something has been sustainably harvested?
you could get a sense from the label (althoughbeware of common greenwashing termslike natural).
Thats whatTaylor Johnson, RDN, is doing this year.
If youve been stuck in diet culture, you may associate plant-based meals with starvation.
Journaling for improved mindfulness
Trying to be more grateful?
Need to work through some difficult emotions?
Want to keep track of your goals?
Enter journalingthe regular recording of yourintentions, thoughts, emotions, experiences, tasks, and more.
I use journaling for setting goals and tracking my daily progress towards those goals.
Here aresome timeless promptsto help you get started.
These all help me to feel more peaceful, grounded, and alive, she says.
And the above-mentioned mindfulness practices help her be more regulated and grounded.
Or you could trybelly breathingto ease anxiety.
Enjoyable movement
Committing to exercise is a fairly common New Years resolutionbut typically as a means to lose weight.
In fact, physical activity is much moresustainable when its enjoyable.
For her part, Soto is hoping to do more strength training in the new year.
I want to focus more on lifting.
I love to feel strong and I want to try heavier weights.
Feeding a family of six, my meal planning routine is pretty down pat, she says.
Not the most experienced with meal prep?
Heres how to cook up anentire week of lunches (or dinners) in just 90 minutes.
There is something so peaceful about going to a garden!
Its so rewarding to see the seeds you planted popping up and growing strong.
The vegetables taste so good freshly picked from farm to table.
And I love saving some money.
I plan on spending more time cooking homemade meals from different ethnicities, Davis says.
New food means more variety in that meal plan of yours.
Furthermore, there are other reasons to recreate your favorite dishes.
Pick something that excites you
These ideas are just a fraction of the possibilities.
Additional pursuits could be learning a new hobby, fostering an existing relationship, or volunteering.
Ultimately, you might be liberated from rigid health and wellness goals this year.
If youre itching for renewal this year, find something that inspires you and lifts your spirits.
For me, its breaking up sedentary time and setting boundaries.
What will you be able to accomplish when you embrace a non-restrictive mindset?
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