NUTRITION AND WELLNESS GUIDE TO SELF-ISOLATING: PART I
To say that times are strange, uncertain, and somewhat scary right now is an understatement. With so much out of our control, it is easy to let our wellness and weight loss goals fall by the wayside. In fact, they may seem trivial. But now more than ever we need to optimize our health. Social distancing and self isolating may make that difficult, but the next few posts will provide you with a step by step guide to staying the course.
In today’s post we are going to talk about creating structure. Structure is essential to both mental and physical well-being. Here are a few ways to that maintain structure, even during times like this.
Make your bed.
Making your bed not only sets you up for productivity, but it also creates a zen place for you to go to sleep at night, making it easier to fall asleep.
Get dressed.
Even if you are changing into athleisure, getting dressed creates distinction between day and night.
Make a daily schedule.
Allocate specific times for meals, snacks, work, exercise, and even bed time. Set alarms if you need to.
Journal.
Life in isolation can lead to grazing and mindless eating. Journaling allows us to see if we are eating outside of specified meal and snack times.
Plate your food.
Similar to journaling, plating everything we eat, even snacks, prevents mindless munching.
Wash your dirty dishes.
Eating at home all the time means that dirty dishes pile up quicker than ever. Keeping an orderly kitchen is important for hygiene and also helpful when cooking.
Create a daily to-do list.
Making a to-do list and checking things off helps us feel productive, which provides us with a sense of control. Maintaining that sense of control is especially important during times of uncertainty.
Optimize your extra time.
With commuting and socializing off the table, we have been given the gift of time. Make a conscious decision about how you are going to spend it. Create a list of things to want to achieve to increase your commitment and accountability.
That’s all for now! Stay tuned for Part II.
In the meantime, stay safe and stay healthy.