14/05/2024
The nutrition/health/fitness world can be confusing.
It’s hard to know where to begin and what actions you should start taking to move you in the right direction. If you have no idea where to start when it comes to improving your health, here are 5 things you can do today ⬇️
🔵 Plan your meals
Planning for the week ahead can reduce decision fatigue and help you avoid irrational, hangry choices.
How?
Decide what meals you’ll have for the week and write them down, stick it on the fridge or in your phone. Write a list of ingredients you need for each meal before you go shopping.
🔵 Prioritise protein at main meals
Protein helps regulate appetite as it helps you feel fuller. Protein is essential for building and repairing muscles, which is important if you’re an active person.
How much?
About a palm size, or a quarter of your plate.
🔵 Add an extra vegetable to your meals
Veggies are full of micronutrients and fibre, and most of us aren’t eating enough of them. We recommend including 3 different veggies or colours, but if that feels overwhelming, start with 1-2.
What kind, and how much?
Choose ones you enjoy, and about half your plate.
🔵 Go on a daily walk
Increasing your daily movement through walking can improve wellbeing and help manage a healthy weight.
How long?
Pick a duration and time of day that works for you (or a step number, if you like tracking your steps).
🔵 Don’t cut out your favourite foods
Eating foods you enjoy is an important part of a healthy diet, and restricting them can backfire.
Why?
By allowing yourself to have your favourite foods, like chocolate, you're less likely to overeat them. Try portion controlled treats, like single serve ice creams and chocolates, plan them into your day and indulge mindfully.
