Things have been so stressful for me lately that I just noticed that I have been losing weight. Between my upcoming wedding, my honeymoon to the Haute Route, researching an early mortgage payoff for our new house (mortgage payments – yikes, talk about stress!), and my new online store using drop shipping services, my life has been absolutely off the wall.
Now, normally I would be ecstatic to shed a few pounds and be on my way to a slender, better body, but a lack of not eating is never the way to obtain a healthy body weight you are happy with. I only bring this up because I got a strict reprimanding from my doctor who was concerned I was not getting the proper nutrition that I needed. Hanging my head in shame, I left his office with a new determination to get the body I want by hale and hearty means.
This means I have to be much more conscious not only of what I eat, but how much (in my case, making sure it is enough). It is imperative to get enough calcium, fiber, and protein. Don’t forget the fruits and veggies, and remember to eat lots of greens.
I have started taking snacks with me each day. I throw a yogurt, an apple, or low fat pretzels to remind myself to eat something even when I am out and about.
You should also consider taking a multi-vitamin to compensate for any vitamins you may be lacking.
The Mayo Clinic website has a great Healthy Weight Pyramid Tool – it’s a great resource to use on your way to healthy weight loss. Remember, there is a right and a wrong way to lose weight. You want to make sure you go about it the right healthy way to ensure successful and long lasting weight loss.