The Quick Fix

When people realize that their body wasn't what it used to be, they immediately turn to the "quick fixes," like miracle pills or extreme dieting. While these may work short term, they are by no means the final fix; People loose the weight in the first month and either plateau, become unhealthy, or gain weight back because they reverted back to old habits. So let me be the person to tell you,

It doesn't work.

There is no such thing as a final fix, and, as hard as that is to swallow, that doesn't mean you can't loose the weight you want to, or tone your trouble areas! Weather you're 28 or 82, developing good health habits is beneficial to all. The trouble is, you need to develop a habit, and that takes about 2 weeks. Here are a few tips on how to keep yourself on track for those first 14 days, and more. 

Tips for Your First 14 Days

• Throw out the sugary cereals, fruit snacks, cookies, candy, unnecessary carbs and anything else that might entice you. The first few days are hard
• Move. Every day. Go for a walk, jog, or anything you can do; Take the stairs instead of the elevator. Move for a minimum of 30 minutes
• Meal prep. I know that cooking after a long day or cooking early before work can be hard, but it's the little things (like coffee instead of breakfast, or McDonalds instead of a home-cooked meal) that make or break a habit
• Track your calories. Sometimes all it takes is being aware of what you're eating to drop those winter pounds
• Allow yourself ONE cheat day. No one is perfect, and we can only ignore cravings for so long (Track your calories for this day)
• Replace unhealthy foods with healthy alternatives
• Do this with someone for motivation, or leave motivational messages for yourself
• Don't let the cravings be stronger than you are