As you strive to reach your wellness goals, it’s vital that you hold yourself accountable for making healthy choices. One way to do so is through an effective tracking method. Research shows people who track their daily activities are more successful at reaching their goals than those who don’t, whether they’re tracking what they eat, how many steps they take, how many names they add to their contact list, or how many calls they make each day to schedule a Melaleuca Overview. Tracking reveals the blind spots in your daily habits that are sabotaging your efforts to reach your goals. For example, I love peanut butter M&Ms. During the day, I used to eat a few fun-size packages without even thinking about it. It wasn’t until I started tracking my eating using an app that I realized I was consuming about ¾ of a cup of peanut butter M&Ms every day. While that may not sound like a lot, this resulted in over 700 calories per day! And these calories were empty calories with zero nutritional value.
Do I still eat M&Ms? YES. But I consume less, and I now have the self-awareness that choosing to have a fun-size M&Ms package has implications for other decisions I make during the day. Where are your blind spots? If you want to increase your accountability and self-awareness toward your health and wellness goals, try experimenting with various trackers and see what works for you. Using a journal is an inexpensive and fun way to track your activities. You can also explore digital trackers and apps to help you track your food and exercise.
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SEPTEMBER 2018 | MELALEUCA.COM
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