10 Tips to Kick Start Weight Loss

Trying to lose weight is tough. Keeping it off is even tougher. Here ar

e some tips to remember to get you on the right path.

1.Pick the right weight loss plan. A low/no carb diet is a no bueno for me. You

may do well for about a week or two, but they’ll be back again. If you know you love carbs and start down that path, it may eventually end abruptly with you gnawing on a

biscuit. Choose your plan wisely.

2.MEAL PLAN. Break out your calendar and right down what you plan to eat for each

meal for the week. Make a note of days you don’t plan to cook. If you are going to

eat out, write it down.

3.MEAL PREP. Once you have your meal plan, head to the store (more than one if

needed) and get all your items for the week. Wash all your fruit and veggies and bag up snacks. You want to make it as convenient as possible for you to stay on track.

4.RESEARCH. When you plan to eat out, check out the menu before you go. That way you won’t get there and find out all they serve is bacon double cheeseburgers.

5.CARRY A SNACK. Always keep a snack with you. You’ll be out, starving and start

looking at the vending machine. Vending machines are the Devil. There is nothing

for you there! Trail mix and protein bars are great options because they help curb

your appetite and give you energy.

6.REMIX OLD RECIPES. If you have a favorite dish that you love but may not be the

best for your waistline, remix it. Can you add more veggies? Substitute regular

cheese for low-fat or fat free options. Bake instead of fry.

7.PLAN TO CHEAT. If you know your going out with your friends and plan to

throw back a few cocktails, try to eat light all day. You won’t feel too guilty because you atepretty good all day. Just get back on the grind the next day.

8.GET MOVING. We know eating right is 75% of weight-loss. To get the full benefit, you need to exercise daily. Walking alone does wonders, find a workout that you LIKE.

9.KNOW THE GOOD AND THE BAD. Study your favorite foods. Read the labels before assuming that it will aid in your weight loss journey. Toss out the bad stuff.

10.EACH DAY IS A NEW START. If you fall off one day, don’t just give up on the whole week. Just be thankful for the opportunity to wake up another day for a fresh start.  

I’m sure you’ve heard the saying, If you fail to plan, plan to fail. I hope you find these tips helpful in you health and fitness journey.

Most people hate Mondays, but for me Monday is like a clean slate, a chance to start fresh. After days of meditating, medicine and reflection, I awoke today feeling renewed. Not 100% nursed back to health, but I feel better than I have the last few days which for me is a "FUCK YEAH" What I have learned over the years, to become renewed you must BE STILL. When your physical, mental and spiritual self are undone, you must STOP! It is then that you will find renewal. What does it mean to be STILL?
For everyone it is different but here are my

Top 5 ways To Hit The Reset Button
1. Meditation..I know you're probably thinking "I can't be still for that long or my mind won't focus! Trust me I've been there, you get better with practice. Even if it's two minutes, it helps
2. Change Your Diet..As much as we try to deny it, what we eat  and drink play a major part in our day to day health. Eat food that will boost your mood, hydrate you and give you energy. 
3. Call Your Doctor...Too often we try to self diagnose or not seek help, especially when it comes to mental wellness. Use your health care professional to help you, also seek non traditional forms of medical advice from natural healers. 
4. Write It Down...When your mind is bogged down with all the responsibilities of LIFE and ADULTING, you have to stop and get out of your head. Take some time daily to write down all the things you have to do or are thinking bout. Just this act alone will help you become more at ease. 
5. Practice GRATITUDE...When things are falling apart, we  tend to take the little things for granted, like HEAT in a snow storm or running water in your home. Start today, write down three things you are grateful for EVERYDAY watch how your life starts to change. 

Have an amazing week. 
With Love, Za