The movie stars flaunt their weight loss and sometimes make it look effortless. They may also suggest products or services and we try them without the same results. The difference, after some research, we find is that they have an entire team to help them stick to their plan. At the very least, they employ personal trainers and personal chefs. These helpful assistants may be unaffordable for you. But that doesn't mean that you don't deserve to live healthier. Just like the "stars," you must make the commitment.
It is more affordable to consult with these professionals AFTER you have made the commitment to live your best life. Just like with exercise, you know yourself best. You know what do you like and dislike. Consulting with a nutritionist or dietitian can be extremely helpful. Ask your physician for a referral or consult with a local healthy initiative program, like an agricultural extension or community garden program. In the meantime, identify your eating patterns. In your journal, you have kept track of what and when you eat. This information becomes incredibly important when planning your meals.
We often want convenience and taste over everything else. However, these things need to be consistent as well. To make sure you are living this way instead of short-term dieting, planning is imperative. Try planning meals for the week or month. When meal planning is coupled with couponing and precooking preparations, you will save significant amounts of money and time all the while reducing waste. You can also control what you and your family are putting into your bodies.
Be your own chef…your life may depend on it.
