Journaling: A Health MUST
August 24, 2015
staying motivated is key to getting healthy.
That’s exactly why journaling is vital for long term success.
What do I mean by journaling? Becoming a blogger or a columnist? No, you silly! Let’s find out:[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”32px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row parallax=”none” parallax_image=”” row_type=”boxed” columns_type=”wtrMargin” columns_autohight=”wtrNoAutoHeightColumns” menu_above=”wtrNoAboveMenuRow” el_class=”” bg_type=”color” color_bg=”#ffffff” img=”” img_attr=”default” color_overlay_opt=”off” color_overlay=”rgba(31,206,109,0.60)” type_video=”local” mp4=”” ogg=”” webm=”” youtube_video=”” vimeo_video=”” sound_video=”off” control_video=”off” mobile_img_poster=”” animate=”none” delay=”0″][vc_column width=”1/1″ type_bg=”transparent” color_bg=”#ffffff” img_bg=”” img_attr=”default” corner=”wtrNoRoundedCornersColumn” el_class=”” animate=”none” delay=”0″][vc_custom_heading text=”1. Jounral Your Food” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:left” google_fonts=”font_family:Lato%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_single_image image=”9241″ border_color=”grey” img_link_large=”” img_link_target=”_self” img_size=”large”][vc_column_text animate=”none” delay=”0″]Nutritionists advise people on what to eat to get healthy. How do they do this? Often, they like to set up meal plans. That’s basically what journaling your food is!
It’s like writing a meal plan, after you’ve already eaten the food.
Include your snacks and your cheat meals too! (Maybe, you’ll think twice before eating it while writing it.)
Writing your meals will help you realize where you go wrong, and show what your diet lacks, Try to review your weekly food log at least once per week and work on improveing!
[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”32px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row parallax=”none” parallax_image=”” row_type=”boxed” columns_type=”wtrMargin” columns_autohight=”wtrNoAutoHeightColumns” menu_above=”wtrNoAboveMenuRow” el_class=”” bg_type=”color” color_bg=”#ffffff” img=”” img_attr=”default” color_overlay_opt=”off” color_overlay=”rgba(31,206,109,0.60)” type_video=”local” mp4=”” ogg=”” webm=”” youtube_video=”” vimeo_video=”” sound_video=”off” control_video=”off” mobile_img_poster=”” animate=”none” delay=”0″][vc_column width=”1/1″ type_bg=”transparent” color_bg=”#ffffff” img_bg=”” img_attr=”default” corner=”wtrNoRoundedCornersColumn” el_class=”” animate=”none” delay=”0″][vc_custom_heading text=”2. Your Workouts” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:left” google_fonts=”font_family:Lato%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_single_image image=”9240″ border_color=”grey” img_link_large=”” img_link_target=”_self” img_size=”large”][vc_column_text animate=”none” delay=”0″]Write down my workouts? Why?
They’ll act as a great reference for future workouts. For example, the next time you workout your glutes, you’ll know how much weight you used before. Maybe you’ll want to increase the weight, or amount of reps the next time around.
Our memory can fail us at times. This guide will remind us of all the exercises we have done and possibly cause us to invent (or look-up) new ones. When we do the same exercises over and over, our muscles get well acquainted with the movements and lead to plateaus. A journal can be enhanced with time check every month reminding us to “switch it up.”[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”32px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row parallax=”none” parallax_image=”” row_type=”boxed” columns_type=”wtrMargin” columns_autohight=”wtrNoAutoHeightColumns” menu_above=”wtrNoAboveMenuRow” el_class=”” bg_type=”color” color_bg=”#ffffff” img=”” img_attr=”default” color_overlay_opt=”off” color_overlay=”rgba(31,206,109,0.60)” type_video=”local” mp4=”” ogg=”” webm=”” youtube_video=”” vimeo_video=”” sound_video=”off” control_video=”off” mobile_img_poster=”” animate=”none” delay=”0″][vc_column width=”1/1″ type_bg=”transparent” color_bg=”#ffffff” img_bg=”” img_attr=”default” corner=”wtrNoRoundedCornersColumn” el_class=”” animate=”none” delay=”0″][vc_custom_heading text=”3. Your Weight Change” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:left” google_fonts=”font_family:Lato%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_single_image image=”9244″ border_color=”grey” img_link_large=”” img_link_target=”_self” img_size=”large”][vc_column_text animate=”none” delay=”0″]On Instagram we only see the before and after. The in-between is what actually matters though!
Keep a weekly log of your weight change. Every Sunday morning, hop up onto your scale and jot down the number you see. (Always remember to check the calibration!)
Keeping a weekly weight log will act as motivation and be a cross reference for your meal journal. You’ll see the effects of your diet plan and your workout routine.
Some weeks can be show less weight loss than others and that’s okay! Some may even show weight gain (hopefully only because muscle is heaqvier than fat). As long as your not seeing drastic hi’s and low’s from week to week, you should be okay![/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”32px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row parallax=”none” parallax_image=”” row_type=”boxed” columns_type=”wtrMargin” columns_autohight=”wtrNoAutoHeightColumns” menu_above=”wtrNoAboveMenuRow” el_class=”” bg_type=”color” color_bg=”#ffffff” img=”” img_attr=”default” color_overlay_opt=”off” color_overlay=”rgba(31,206,109,0.60)” type_video=”local” mp4=”” ogg=”” webm=”” youtube_video=”” vimeo_video=”” sound_video=”off” control_video=”off” mobile_img_poster=”” animate=”none” delay=”0″][vc_column width=”1/1″ type_bg=”transparent” color_bg=”#ffffff” img_bg=”” img_attr=”default” corner=”wtrNoRoundedCornersColumn” el_class=”” animate=”none” delay=”0″][vc_custom_heading text=”4. And Your Progress” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:left” google_fonts=”font_family:Lato%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_single_image image=”9243″ border_color=”grey” img_link_large=”” img_link_target=”_self” img_size=”large”][vc_column_text animate=”none” delay=”0″]Success is a positive feedback mechanism. Once we see success, we want more of it.
A journal of progress will be the most successful at keeping you motivated! It can be difficult to remember everything. Write it down! Write down your greatest improvements and your weaknesses. The most successful of people wrote down things they wanted to improve on every morning! It’s a daily goal log!
It might even help relieve some stress…[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”32px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row parallax=”none” parallax_image=”” row_type=”boxed” columns_type=”wtrMargin” columns_autohight=”wtrNoAutoHeightColumns” menu_above=”wtrNoAboveMenuRow” el_class=”” bg_type=”color” color_bg=”#ffffff” img=”” img_attr=”default” color_overlay_opt=”off” color_overlay=”rgba(31,206,109,0.60)” type_video=”local” mp4=”” ogg=”” webm=”” youtube_video=”” vimeo_video=”” sound_video=”off” control_video=”off” mobile_img_poster=”” animate=”none” delay=”0″][vc_column width=”1/1″ type_bg=”transparent” color_bg=”#ffffff” img_bg=”” img_attr=”default” corner=”wtrNoRoundedCornersColumn” el_class=”” animate=”none” delay=”0″][vc_custom_heading text=”Tools:” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:left” google_fonts=”font_family:Lato%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_single_image image=”9239″ border_color=”grey” img_link_large=”” img_link_target=”_self” img_size=”large”][vc_column_text animate=”none” delay=”0″]Don’t freak out! We know it’s a lot to keep track of… luckily, there are tools that can make this chore into a breeze!
There are tons of apps that help journal your daily meals, your weight change, your steps per day and so much more! We found these methods (including apps, and old-school techniques) to be the most effective and popular:
1. MyFitnessPal – At the top of the charts, this app tracks everything we mentioned! It even tells you how far you are from your expected daily goals. How great is that? We love it!
2. Runtastic SixPack Abs – For all runners and non-runners alike, this app will provide you with some intense workouts. Originally stemming from another great app (specifically for running) – Runtastic PRO, it has not veered far from its successful predecessor.
3. A Handy Dandy Notebook – Are you old school? Is technology not up your alley? Grab a notepad and jot down your workouts, meals and weight daily! It’s a little more work, because the comparisons will have to be done solely by you but, it goes a long way! It’s the original MyFitnessPal (on paper)!
Try it out for yourself and see what method fits you best. No matter the method, try your best to journal daily! It not only shows your journey, preventing you from quitting, but even helps increase the likelihood of attaining your ultimate goal as quickly as possible!
Share your experiences with us : If you have any questions about apps or methods, comment below for our advice![/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
