Ahh, gotta love a ‘challenge’. And why does it take this said ‘Challenge’ to stick to it? Is it my competitive/primal nature? Is it that others are participating and watching? Is it expectations, an obtainable goal? Well, whatever the motivation, it feels right and honest! In the end the prize is better health, performance and clarity of mind… and the confidence that I can practice what I preach!
What are your motivations to taking the
Challenge?
Here are a few tips to aid your success.
- Set your intentions. Form a clear plan. Define your parameters.
- List your goals & post them where you’ll see them frequently.
- Become informed! Research and immerse yourself. Become a mini-expert. If you don’t understand what and why you’re doing something you most likely won’t stick with it.
- Tell family & friends what you are doing. Invite them to join you. This will help create support and community. Build accountability for success
- Journal and share your positive health achievements and experiences
- Design a menu for the week. Experiment with 1 new recipe a week. Photo your meals.
- Set aside time for shopping, prepping & cooking.
- Whenever possible keep it SIMPLE. Do not over complicate life.
- Clean out the pantry. Eliminate temptations. Eat REAL Food.
- Always have foods available to grab-n-go. Great examples: hardboiled eggs, frittatas, nuts & seeds, avocados, wild canned fish (BPA free), roasted veggies, pre-made salads, homemade nutbars.
- Plan ahead for social occasions. Bring a dish or eat ahead of time
- Address cravings. What does your body ‘really’ need? Water, protein, fat or REST?
- Make sure you get adequate & balanced amounts of sleep, rest, exercise and nourishing companionships. Foster healthy relationships and allow for time to be with yourself.
- Play, Laugh & Breath
