5 Tips For Living Gluten Free and Fit-Day 5
Erin | May 28, 2010 | Comments 8
Welcome to the end of the week-AKA Day 5!
So far, we have
Tip1-Have an attitude and mindset of abundance
Tip 3-Set Process and Practice Based Goals
Tip 4-Set Yourself Up for Success
Today’s Quick Tip:
*Be Consistent, have Patience. Rinse and Repeat*
When you have implemented and are practicing the tips we’ve already discussed, there still will not be anything magical that immediately happens. You have to be consistent with them, continue to do them repeatedly over time, and be patient. For a while.
I feel very lucky to have people compliment me on and ask about my physique. In fact, last week a woman asked me if I was an aerobics instructor. Nope. “Well, then you must teach yoga.” Nope. I replied that I lift heavy stuff, and follow smart nutrition strategies. For years. That was not quite the answer she was expecting….
But it’s the truth. The cliche’s are cliche because they are true. Rome wasn’t built in a day, anything worthwhile takes time, slow and steady wins the race, you can’t rush a risotto.
It takes a long time to build a habit, and just as long if not longer, to change it. So be patient. Be consistent. Be kind to yourself. We all have imperfect days. Just make the good outnumber the bad, the steps forward outnumber the steps back.
You’ll get there.
If you need some more information to start, check out the Gluten Free and Fit 101 and/or the nutrition guide. But-the most important thing-is that you don’t just read.
Go do. Actually, leave a comment, and then go do.
Get!
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So true, Erin. There are no quick fixes, no magic pills, no super elixirs. It’s about subtle (and not so subtle) lifestyle shifts that promote true health over time. From the inside out! Love your “rinse and repeat” phrase.
Peace, love and girl power!
Melissa
Love the “You can’t rush a risotto!” – So true!
Kim
Hey Kim!
In interest of full disclosure, I can admit to only making a risotto once in my life. I enjoy spending time in the kitchen-I do not enjoy feeling handcuffed to a pot. Stirring, stirring…;)
Hi Melissa!
In thinking it over, I kind of believe that if, in some alternate universe, there WAS a magic pill?
We wouldn’t even appreciate it.
Putting in the effort, being invested in a change or an accomplishment-that’s the good stuff. That’s what we appreciate.
As my Mom said-Love, peace, and bacon grease
Love you site! As a former personal trainer who is now living with Celiac, just wanted to tell you that what you are doing is awesome and keep it coming!
Hi Lauren!
Welcome to the community!
Thank you very much
These tips are all things I’m having to work on now. When I first went gluten free I lost a lot of the fat I had been carrying around. Now I’m slowly gaining it back due to over eating and over snacking.
I really just started last week with better eating and more exercise. I’ve done about 2 miles per day (except yesterday and today I went to the grocery stores instead) of Leslie Sansone videos. I am going to attempt to do them at least 5 times per week. I’m also trying to do some ab work through pilates and good old fashioned sit ups and crunches. I know the fat burn comes from the cardio, but I should have some nice muscle waiting underneath the fat for when it goes away!
Hey Amanda!
Sounds like you are back on track-great work! Making a change in your physique is a combination of 3 things-what you eat, cardio, and resistance training. Cardio is great for burning extra calories, but the other 2 components need to be in place as well-and you’ve got it!
Keep us posted on your progress