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As the warmer weather approaches, we begin to see more people out and about. They begin to walk or jog more. The bicycles come out and we become more mindful of our weight. It may have you wondering how to reset your wellness plan.
It is time to do a wellness check in. Our mental and physical health is important because if we are not well everything else stops.
Resetting our wellness plan is a great way of checking in on our health habits. If you are anything like me, you have placed it as a priority but somewhere along the way it begins to get lost in the busyness of our lives. If that sounds like you then this blog post was written just for you!
Reset your Wellness Plan and Regain Control
If you have set some health goals and expectations but somewhere along the way your plan fell apart. Gather your plan and restart. If you are able to see where you got off track. That would be a great starting point and then simply map out what you need to do to regain control. Are You Managing Your Time
When you feel that you are in control that gives you the power to push forward.
Once you have regained control, it is important to begin from where you are. Set some daily and weekly goals for regaining control. Below are some useful tips to assist you with how to regain control of your wellness plan.
- Recommit to monitoring your food intake
- Work into your schedule time for exercise
- Invest in some form of fitness tracking tools such as (smart watches or Fitbits) they are great tools for recording your movements
- Limit eating out if you can (you are not able to control the ingredients)
- Remember to take your vitamins and drink your water
- Do not underestimate the importance of sleep
The above steps can serve as a great foundation to build your healthy lifestyle plan from. It is important in wellness to try and stay as consistent as possible. I have found that those who go hard real fast, fall off real fast. With that being said, by setting a plan that works for you and your schedule you are more likely to enjoy your wellness journey and stay committed to it.
The nice part about warmer weather is that it gets us out more. It becomes easier to get that morning or evening walk in. You can even enlist a friend to commit to walking at least 3-4 times a week with. While we are talking about walking, keeping that water bottle nearby and drinking your water on a regular basis is also a great way to add to your wellness routine.
The Importance of Avoiding Stress as you Reset your Wellness Plan
The role that stress plays in your wellness routine is very important. When we are stressed, we tend to not pay attention to our fitness and well-being. Our healthy habits fall off. Stress can lead to overeating and weight gain. Avoiding stress if you can is very important. If you cannot avoid stress due to your current environment and lifestyle, try different ways to manage your stress so that you are able to stay committed to your wellness plan.
Remember to Rest
While all of the above-mentioned information is important, we cannot underestimate the need for and the importance of getting your proper rest. Try and commit to getting at least seven hours of sleep each night. When you are well rested, you are more productive. The likelihood of you staying committed to the success of your wellness plan is increased.
Making it fun
The success of any plan hinges on enjoyment. This includes your wellness journey. Take advantage of the fruits and vegetables that are available this time of year. Revamp your weekly recipes to include more vegetables and plan out as much as you can, what you are going to eat for the week. If you plan to do well, you will. Reset your wellness plan and try your best to stay committed. Enjoy your wellness journey and the fruits of your labor. Until next week my readers continue to ……
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