So it's 2012. Looking for folks interested in sharing what they're doing towards better health in 2012. Whether you are looking to lose weight, maintain weight, or simply become more educated about how to live long and strong!
Todas contribuciones son bienvenidas. English or Spanish.
So here is what I'm doing:
1. Read, read, and then read again food labels. Got to know what you put in your body, particularly the carb count and the type of fat (say no to polysaturated) found in each item. Caloric count doesn't matter as much as the carb, sodium and total fat numbers do.
2. Exercising. Yes, it's a drag I know but you've GOT to do it. THERE IS NO MAGIC PILL, TRICK, DIET,etc and it pains me when I go to the beauty salon and other places and hear my fellow Dominicans and other Hispanic friends talk about stuff they buy off infomercials, the internet etc promising overnight results! These companies prey on foreigners and we have got to stop making them richer! I get up at 5:00, hit they gym around 5:30 and work out till 7 or so. It allows me to get the exercising out of the way before my day starts so no excuses, conflicts pop up during the day. You do it consistently and you WILL get used to it. Your body will actually start craving it, looking forward to it. Believe me. Plus, you feel like a million bucks when you take a shower after and get on with your day. It is true that exercise is a drug (a good one) so try it if you haven't.
3. Gave up sodas as of 2012. Wasn't a big user but do love a Coke. Instead, I found this product called True Lime which is crystallized lime juice (they have orange and lemon too) and you add it to your water and end up drinking 8 even 10 glasses of water a day without even realizing it! Seltzer water is a nice alternative too.
Is it working? I think so. I went to DR for Navidad and came back on 12/28 weighting in at 154. Currently at 145 so not bad so far.
About you? Let's hear it. Any healthy Dominican recipes? Que mas?
Todas contribuciones son bienvenidas. English or Spanish.
So here is what I'm doing:
1. Read, read, and then read again food labels. Got to know what you put in your body, particularly the carb count and the type of fat (say no to polysaturated) found in each item. Caloric count doesn't matter as much as the carb, sodium and total fat numbers do.
2. Exercising. Yes, it's a drag I know but you've GOT to do it. THERE IS NO MAGIC PILL, TRICK, DIET,etc and it pains me when I go to the beauty salon and other places and hear my fellow Dominicans and other Hispanic friends talk about stuff they buy off infomercials, the internet etc promising overnight results! These companies prey on foreigners and we have got to stop making them richer! I get up at 5:00, hit they gym around 5:30 and work out till 7 or so. It allows me to get the exercising out of the way before my day starts so no excuses, conflicts pop up during the day. You do it consistently and you WILL get used to it. Your body will actually start craving it, looking forward to it. Believe me. Plus, you feel like a million bucks when you take a shower after and get on with your day. It is true that exercise is a drug (a good one) so try it if you haven't.
3. Gave up sodas as of 2012. Wasn't a big user but do love a Coke. Instead, I found this product called True Lime which is crystallized lime juice (they have orange and lemon too) and you add it to your water and end up drinking 8 even 10 glasses of water a day without even realizing it! Seltzer water is a nice alternative too.
Is it working? I think so. I went to DR for Navidad and came back on 12/28 weighting in at 154. Currently at 145 so not bad so far.
About you? Let's hear it. Any healthy Dominican recipes? Que mas?