It’s a Family Affair (part 1)…
How many times have you started to make healthy lifestyle choices only to be sabotaged by yourself or someone in your household because everyone’s not on the same page? Too often, our families are our worst enemies in the battle to become fully fit. Sure, the support is there to go to the gym or serve a few “healthy” meals a week. This may last a few days to a few weeks. When the rubber meets the road, what can be done to keep moving forward?
If your spouse, boyfriend, girlfriend, etc. is only humoring you, get them involved. Try a few classes at the gym that interest them. Don’t be afraid to take kickboxing with your husband, but don’t forget to invite him to your spinning class. Better yet, try the Fighting Fit Bootcamp. It is an excellent way to get in a work out that can be tailored to different strengths. The biggest pitfall is, usually, nutrition and diet. Don’t become a fanatic. Ease yourself and your partner into a healthier routine. Start off with a few nutritious breakfasts. Then, you can slowly build up from there. Adding in lunches and dinners and eventually, you will both be in the habit of healthy eating.
If you don’t know what to eat, or just want to refresh your memory, check out http://www.earth360.com/diet_paleodiet_balzer.html. There is a super simple list to reference when you start planning your meals. Also, http://www.zonediet.com/EATING/QuickStartGuide/tabid/108/Default.aspx, has a more comprehensive list of foods and portion sizes.
Taking time to discuss the likes and dislikes that you both have will take the “have to” out of the equation. Soon, you will both be in a groove that makes you happy and healthy!
