The First Three Steps

What, when, how

So last week I did more of a post on a health philosophy. This week and next I am just going to do an overview of my course and what in the world I even mean by steps.

There are six steps (ones I have come up with) to improve your eating lifestyle. I call it a eating lifestyle because I do not like diets and this isn’t a temporary change. It is a collection of habits you do everyday (or most days) that set up your body for success without completely giving up foods you enjoy. The first three steps, I outline below.

Step 1 is to drink enough water. To break down what I actually mean by that: figure out how much water you need to drink in a day, make daily goals, and create an environment where this is an easy step.

You take your body weight in pounds, half that, and that is the number of ounces you need to have in a day.

A reasonable goal for someone who is already drinking one glass a day would be to double that amount. A mini goal during the day would be to drink one glass before noon, so it is easier to get that second glass in.

There are many things you can do in your environment to make this easier. For example, having a place near your work space that makes it easy to grab your water bottle while working.

Step 2 is to add a multivitamin to your day. This means choosing one that works for you, know when you are going to take it, and make it a part of your day.

What kind of vitamins and minerals someone might want in their pill or gummy might differ from one person to the next. Or based on a doctor’s suggestion.

Once it is chosen, buying it and knowing when you are going to take it are small but necessary actions.

And then make it impossible to forget to take it. For some, it might be putting the container next to your keys (which might also remind you to grab your water bottle before you leave for work).

Step 3 is to add prebiotics and probiotics to your diet. Some do only food and others also do products. And if you are wondering what pre/probiotics are, I help with that too.

Like the first two steps, choosing how you are going to incorporate these into your life is your first action. Implementation is half the battle.

What, when, and how. What you are using. When you are having it. (When you are buying it.) And how you are going to keep at it.

Next week I will go over the last three steps. Thank you for reading. I hope this inspires you to make some healthy habits. In the future, based on last week’s poll, I will also do life updates. Till next week!

Wishing health and strength to you,
Lindsey Grace