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I think the biggest thing is consistency. So add one small thing at a time. My problem has always been that I try to revamp my whole life/health/whatever all at once, and then I fail because my goals are too extreme. The only health goals that have really stuck are my 10,000 steps a day and my gallon of water everyday. I've got those nailed down, so now I'm trying to work on incorporating strength training (starting small and trying my hardest to be consistent). That's what matters most
I eat high protein meals paired with vegetables for the most part to stay on track nutritionally. This helps naturally cut out a lot of sugars and processed foods. For fitness, I make it a goal to get in a least 20 minutes of movement a day. I’m very flexible with what that movement is. It could be anything from a walk in place while I binge watch a show, an outdoor walk, or something longer, more intense like a gym workout. I also have a Peloton bike and find their mix of classes to provide enough flexibility without needing to go anywhere or be somewhere at a certain time.
When I used to struggle with consistency, my biggest issue was that I viewed health and fitness to look a specific way and tried to be consistent with something that wasn’t really going to fit for me long term. Once I changed that mindset, I was able to define it on my terms and that was a game changer.
Neighborhood walks with my dog on weekdays (before and after work), and longer more relaxed walks thru the forest preserves on weekends. I started small - one walk per day around the neighborhood, then tacked on the additions. Also - as far as meals go - as cliche as it sounds it’s actually true - it starts at the grocery store. For me - I get some single serving packs of almonds, cottage cheese, and easy to prep fruits & veggies (baby carrots, cherry tomatoes, apples, grapes) - that way when I’m in a rush it’s easy to almost grab and go.
Scheduling workouts (or fitness, even walks) can help if it is a time issue. Like putting it on a calendar like an appointment least at the beginning to create habits.
Making a meal plan for 1 or 2 weeks at a time really helps me. If I know what I've outlined to make tomorrow for instance, I can do a few things to prep today to make cooking quick/easy tomorrow
High protein diet ~200g a day, 6 day workout routine, and of course - TRT
OP I am right there with you but have decided this is something that has to change in the new year. I am going to either start using the Pelaton that I have or I am going to have them come get it because its rented and then I am going to go get a gym membership somewhere and make myself go every day.