Friday, January 26, 2024

Sticking with it! Maintaining Healthy Lifestyle Changes

    Enthusiasm for healthy changes can decrease over time, so the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics provides tips to maintain healthy lifestyle changes. The first tip is to make the most of your time. Create a thoughtful and realistic plan to achieve your health goals. Consult a registered dietician nutritionist since he or she can provide individual guidance to you.     

    The second tip is to ask for accountability. Talk to a few friends or family members about your health goals. They can help you reach your goals and may want to make healthy lifestyle changes of their own. A registered dietician nutritionist, whom you have visited more than once, can also be a professional accountability partner. He or she can assist you in achieving your health goals, overcoming barriers, and revising your plan.

    The third tip is to tap into technology. Research devices and websites that may help you reach your health goals. For example, a website may be a helpful resource in creating your next running route. Maybe try a device that keeps track of sleep if you want to improve your sleep schedule.

    The fourth tip is to court some competition. Consider participating in a health challenge at work. Get to know your coworkers and contribute to a healthy work environment. Maybe propose a friendly competition with a friend or family member who also wants to maintain healthy lifestyle changes. Have fun!

    Remember that registered dietician nutritionists are resources to help support and motivate you. They can advise small tweaks that make a large difference. Be honest and open to them about any challenges.  

 

 

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