It seems like forever since I last posted. \u00a0\u00a0It\u2019s been a busy few weeks between adding a new puppy to our family, traveling down to visit my step-daughter at college, a few home improvements, and one late-season summer vacation. \u00a0We’re back and I’m working on some new things!<\/p>\n

One of those new things is a lifestyle change in the way we eat.\u00a0\u00a0 Eating healthier has been something I\u2019ve wanted to do for quite some time but I also knew that I didn\u2019t want to just do it temporarily.\u00a0 I want it to be a lifestyle change.<\/p>\n

My husband will occasionally go carb-free for a period of time.\u00a0 It\u2019s something that works for him.\u00a0 So this time when he said he was going to go carb-free in order to get ready for basketball season (He\u2019s a high school basketball referee.) instead of rolling my eyes and groaning, I said, \u00a0\u201cThat sounds good, I\u2019ll join you!\u201d<\/p>\n

Ok, so I\u2019m not exactly joining him. I believe in healthy, natural carbs. \u00a0However, I took this as an opportunity to start making some changes to the way we eat.\u00a0 I finally put together a plan.\u00a0 My plan is progressive plan.\u00a0 I\u2019m not going to be making all the changes I eventually want to make right away, rather I\u2019m going to be working into them.<\/p>\n

Ultimately I would like to be in a place where I\u2019m eating and serving my family healthy, organic, un-processed, whole foods.\u00a0 That\u2019s not exactly a change I can make overnight so rather we\u2019re starting with a plan to cut out the processed stuff like carbs and sugars.\u00a0 I\u2019m using the Paleo diet as a guideline.\u00a0 My hope is that as we make these changes, eating mostly healthy or at least way healthier than we had been, that overtime we can make full replacements to organic and whole foods. \u00a0 We started the first part of our plan last week and so far, so good!<\/p>\n

Whether you\u2019re making health changes, lifestyle changes or even financial changes having a plan is essential.\u00a0 You need to have a plan! \u00a0Here are some tips for creating your plan.<\/p>\n

Be Realistic<\/b>.\u00a0 Make a plan that you can start implementing today.\u00a0 What are you comfortable incorporating into your life now?<\/p>\n

Get Inspired<\/b>. Inspiration can help you get excited about your goals and your plan.\u00a0 I found some amazing food blogs and recipes that have me totally psyched about eating healthier.\u00a0 I thought I\u2019d have to give up my love for cooking and for flavor in order to eat healthier.\u00a0 So not true!<\/p>\n

Prepare for the Hurdles.\u00a0 <\/b>Anticipate the areas where you\u2019ll struggle and create a strategy ahead of time.\u00a0 (I.E.\u00a0 Snack time and dessert!)<\/p>\n

Get Started<\/b>.\u00a0 Even making small steps goes a long way to helping you get to where you want to be.\u00a0 In fact, you have a better chance of success when you create small changes that become habits then go on to build upon those.<\/p>\n

Share.\u00a0 <\/b>There\u2019s no doubt that having someone else to help you along the way makes a world of difference.\u00a0 Whether it\u2019s a partner who\u2019s making the same changes with you or a coach providing you encouragement and guidance.\u00a0 Sharing your questions, struggles, and successes with someone helps you stay on track.<\/p>\n

Start to your<\/em> planning today!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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