March Reset: Nutrition and Activity

March is National Nutrition Month, and We Spring Forward.

Make March the month you reset and take control of your dietary eating habits and sedentary lifestyle. You can focus on reducing the daily intake of highly processed foods and focus on more well-balanced meals cooked at home. And incorporate more movement into our daily routine.

Also, most people at this time of year (16 weeks in) have given up or lost interest in their New Year resolutions (outdated) or goals.

That is why Make March the month that you reset your eating habits and get moving again. As a bonus, you will save time and money. Plus, you see the overall mental and physical impact of eating healthy and staying physically active.

March is National Nutrition Month, and we Spring Forward. This is a great opportunity to take control of your health and fitness. Here are three tips to help you refocus and get back on track. Download your Wellness Tracker to stay Accountable to yourself.

1. Healthy Eating

Reset your eating-by-eating cleaner. Go for moderation and decrease highly processed foods found in fast food, packaged food, artificial sweeteners, soda, and simple carbohydrates such as pastries, table sugar, cookies, donuts, etc.

80% is nutritional habits, and 20% is exercise. Think about that for a moment. Do not let highly processed foods set you back. Give your body the proper fuel it needs to function at optimal levels.

2. Get Go Start moving!

Get active by walking (the most affordable exercise), jogging, swimming, rowing, doing lawn work, using stairs (instead of elevator), parking furthest away when running errands, or jumping rope.

You want to add 150 minutes of physical activity weekly for health benefits. Aim for 150 to 300 minutes of physical activity weekly for added health benefits and weight loss.

I have always said some form of activity daily is better than not moving at all. So get moving!

3. Keep Track of Your Reset

Keeping track of your reset goals helps to keep you aware of how you are driving forward.

Do you need support to get you moving and eating healthier?

There are support groups online: weightwatchers.com, weightlossbuddy.com, or myfitnesspal.com.

I’ve used myfitnesspal.com and loved it because this website aids with keeping track of your calories, exercise, and weight loss progress and provides nutritional guidance.

If you have been inactive for an extended period or if you have multiple metabolic syndrome conditions, it is crucial to be SMART. Prioritize consulting with your healthcare professional before entering any new fitness or nutrition program.

Your well-being is paramount, and a thorough discussion with your doctor will help ensure that your approach aligns with your specific health needs.