In January of 2019 my employer asked me to participate in a wellness program to raise awareness of aspects of health such as hydration, nutrition, and fitness. I was specifically asked to be in a video about nutrition, and this episode is taken from that video.

I set fitness as a priority in life because everything else in my life depends on it. Improving my health means I am a better worker, friend…. everything.

Fad diets come and go. I once lost 60 pounds on a juice diet, for example. That’s not something I could sustain though. So I had to find a diet that I liked and that was also healthy. I say “Become an expert in your own health.”

One helpful practice is making meals ahead of time. I don’t necessarily plan every meal in advance, but I have options. I make enough on the weekend to last the week, freeze the meals and microwave them for each meal.

Another trick is substitution. Eating brown rice instead of white rice. Use Smart Balance, which has a third of the calories of butter. Eat turkey or chicken in my tacos and chili instead of beef.

Most importantly, stick with it. Any failure is just a step on the road to success.

Recorded January 21, 2019.

Weight (change since Jan 2018): 200 (-74)
Workout time: 108 Minutes
Total Distance (total since Nov 2017): 7.46 Miles (394.48)
Steps: 16,367
Muscle Mass (change since Aug 2018): 145.38 (+2)
Body Fat: 27.2%
Daily Sleep Duration 7-day Avg: 6 hours
2019 Goal: 15% Body Fat