Now that the 73 days of January have passed, it’s officially love month and according to most research, 80% of New Years resolutions have been abandoned by February.
And while, in some cases, that could be a good thing (like if your resolution was too restrictive or aggressive), here are five healthy habits you definitely want to stick with this season:
Prioritizing sleep 💤
Skimping on sleep is a great way to ensure you’re hungry more often and feel like working out less often. 😬 So stay up late when it really matters, but make sure you’re still prioritizing sleep whenever possible.
Gold ⭐️ goal = 7-9 hours/night
Eating veggies 🥗
There is nothing quite like a happy digestive system and easeful bathroom trips! 🚽 Enjoy your favorite fun foods and beverages, but don’t forget your fiber too!
Gold ⭐️ goal for women = 25+ grams of fiber/day
Gold ⭐️ goal for men = 35+ grams of fiber/day
Getting steps 👣
Inside or outside, fast, or slow, walking is a healthy habit you can (and should) stick with all yearlong. The risk is low and the benefits - blood sugar stabilization, mood boosting, weight management, bone and heart health - are wiiiild.
Gold ⭐️ goal = 8-10K steps/day
Prepping protein 🍤
Carbs and fats are always easy to find and can usually be prepared quickly. But protein requires forethought and preparation. Make balanced meals easy by having 1-2 prepared options in your fridge at all times.
Gold ⭐️ goal = -.7-1 gram of protein per lb. of ideal body weight or lean body mass
Planning for your faves 🍪
You can enjoy ALL foods and still make amazing progress, it’s true. But it’s easy for foods hyper-palatable, low-nutrient value foods to add up quickly. In an effort to more easily balance them with the foods your body NEEDS (like proteins, fiber, complex carbs, and healthy fats), plan for them!
Know weekend cocktails are your jam? Commit a drink max that will leave you feeling good but not hungover.
Look forward to Friday pizza night all week long? Plan on eating a high protein, high fiber meal beforehand knowing you’ll get plenty of carbs and fats later.
Need help establishing these healthy habits and ensuring you can confidently maintain them all year long?
Your Online Nutrition Coach,
Nicole Hagen