Healthy Living = a Happy Life

Posted on March 3, 2018

I am starting to prepare for my new and improved health journey... It hasn't been easy to get back on track to a healthy life and eating habits!! However, I am not a quitter and look forward to the challenges set before me!!!

My main reasons overall to join this group is to challenge myself, build confidence and self esteem, gather insightful knowledge from other participants and cheer them on as we do this together and move forward to a healthier and happier future!! Oh yes, to also lose weight, gain muscle and lead a well balanced lifestyle!

Recently, I have noticed slight and subtle changes in my body, perhaps not too quick on my feet as I once was, and my age being a huge factor (don't let my young looks fool you, I'm nearing 50 in a couple years)... LOL, also coupled with unhealthy eating habits and zero exercise, has lead to my body's demise. Slowly but surely, these changes have been painful and almost debilitating to the point of giving up in spirit and motivation!

So lately, I have been doing research on a specific diet plan, basically concerning the bone and joint health. The methods I was taught at a young age by my elders, parents, aunts, and other relatives, is surprisingly, not the right way to do things!! Unfortunately, all the tricks I had been using are causing health problems!

Now, there is a plethora of information out there to satisfy any one, but I want to stick to the basics. Eat clean, exercise with a variety of techniques, ie, running, weight training, swimming (not a biathlon training) but more relaxed and at my own pace but still challenging, also proper sleep and dealing with every day stress management.

it seems I have a few days to prepare before I participate in my first diet bet and I know there are many things I can do to start! First off, clean out my cupboards of all the dangerous carbs and non essential fats I have accumulated over time, I think purging your life of unhealthy things is refreshing and will not tempt myself with the 3 chocolate bars I have tucked away hidden from my kids when they come to inspect my cupboards! (Mom, you don't need to eat this, this is not healthy) those comments kinda stuck to my mind the last few days, while knowing full well those damn chocolate bars will stick to my belly.. So get rid of it!! ❤️

Ok it is late, and I will continue to write on here every day, if anyone would like to share your thoughts, hopes, dreams, struggles and progress and ideas, I would really love that and appreciate feedback!! Thanks everyone, have a great night!! Remember: you can do this, I can do this and We can do this together

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Alana

03/08/2018 1:00PM

OK folks and fellow DIETBETTERS'S.... I trust this note finds you all doing well and conquering your goals.... its been a few days since my last posting, apparently I have been a tad busy doing life things...you know the drill.... work, writing, blogging, shopping and visiting friends and family... and also keeping track and being consistent with my cleansing and detoxing my body of harmful chemicals, smoking, coffee and really bad foods out of my system, and also eating healthy daily and drinking plenty of water every day, about 4L.Now preparing for this DietBet has been a bit of a challenge but nonetheless, very interesting and I have learned quite a bit just from sharing ideas and of course, Google University that is right at my fingertips... Instagram among them. Interesting to note that most of my inspiration has come from this little God send app. Many people, from all walks of life, all over the world, have been on a health journey of their own. It has been wonderful to take in all the before and after transformations, read their stories, their triumphs and pitfalls.... the good and bad days..... which we all can relate to.Slowly, I have been sharing my journey with family and friends... and although encouraging and supportive, I really don't have a gym partner, someone that I can enjoy this challenge with, quite literally, I am doing this on my own. Which is fine, for now.... being an introvert has its pitfalls, doesn't it? lol So for those of you who have a frie

Referee Megan

03/08/2018 10:45AM

What a relatable post! Thank you for sharing! I can tell you are going to crush your goals! You have a plan and a why to fall back on when it gets hard. I look forward to seeing more of your blog posts. :)

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Alana

Thank you Megan... I appreciate your comments and encouraging words... afterall, we all need a helping hand from people who really understand the process... and to continue to keep on the healthy life=happy life journey... friends are very important... so my next entry will be about this.... thanks again... have a wonderful day!!!

Alana

03/03/2018 8:08PM

Thank you Laura, I appreciate your comments, and yes I look forward to gaining knowledge on healthy eating habits, I think that is the biggest problem to managing weight loss and solving debilitating illnesses. Heart/cardiovascular disease as well as diabetes and arthritis runs amok in my family history on both ends. Also for years, my parents have struggled with weight management issues which unfortunately, paraded the other illnesses!! They say, "It is never too late to start!" In which I agree!! Good luck on your wonderful health journey Laura, I would be happy to keep in touch with you and learn of your progress, goals and ideas in future! All the best ~ Alana

Laura M.

03/03/2018 7:50PM

Totally relate to this! My parents, as wonderful as they were and still are, taught me some very self-destructive eating habits. Some days I feel like I'm growing up all over again while trying to find a healthy way to live. Here's to a new way of doing things that nurtured our bodies instead of harms them!

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