My previous post explains what brought me here. Please check it out if you haven’t yet.

I’ve always struggled with maintaining healthy habits. It seems that I can concentrate on one habit at a time. That brings me to today’s post.

Over 8 weeks, I will slowly add in healthy habits to acclimate to a better lifestyle.

Each week is a building block for the next. By the end of 8 weeks, I will have incorporated all 8 habits into my daily regime. Below is the schedule I plan to use and what I’m hoping to achieve from it. Join me on this journey of developing a healthier lifestyle!

Week One: August 19th

I will add a salad to one meal a day- every day. I’m not much for veggies in general. I do like a salad with all the fix-ins and some type of protein, but I’ve only been consistent with eating a daily salad when I was on Weight Watchers pre-pandemic. My goal for this is two things. 1) Accustom myself to eating veggies on a regular basis. And 2) Provide myself with missing essential vitamins and fiber that ward off hunger longer.

Week Two: August 26th

I will drink 1/2 gallon of water each day. Earlier in the year I had bought a water jug specifically for this reason, but began using it less and less. Some people recommend 1 oz of water per 2lbs of body weight. I’m not quite there with this goal, but I feel that 64 oz. of water daily is pretty good. Increased water consumption benefits include better digestion, skin improvements, better sleep, and more energy. I don’t know about you, but I could use all of those!

Week Three: September 2nd

Get at least 10,000 steps per day. Generally, this isn’t an issue for me during the week. It’s on the weekends when I have a less regimented schedule that I sometimes don’t hit this goal. There are so many positives to moving more. These include increased cardiovascular health, better sleep, mental health improvements, and body composition. Personally, I feel that walking is one of the easiest forms of exercise that can literally be done anywhere.

Week Four: September 9th

Eat 120g of protein every day. There are many opinions on how much protein you need, these are usually dependent on your level of activity. Some experts say 1g per 1/2 lb. of body weight, where others say 1g per 1 lb. of body weight. I’ve chosen 120g as a happy medium. This equals out to 30-40g per meal- totally doable. Protein helps to keep you satiated, can help build lean muscle mass, and regulates hormones.

Come back soon to see my progress each week!