Getting healthy can often seem like a daunting task. However, technology is definitely helping to make this much easier. I’m so excited to share our healthy lifestyle changes with our readers. My husband and I are embarking on a new lifestyle, and we’ve been slowly making changes over the last three months to become healthier. We want to share our journey with you in hopes that it will help others make healthy lifestyle choices.
This journey started in January, when I received a FitBit to review from BestBuy! This is an electronic pedometer that measures our steps (like a pedometer), sleep, and even acts as an alarm clock! I had no idea all of the technological advances that could help us with weight loss, and many of them FREE! Shortly after we started tracking our steps, we decided to visit our hospital’s weight management center.
It was during our initial visit that the physician told me that my BMI was actually ok, and that I wasn’t overweight, just on the upper end of the normal range. However, my hubby had some work to do. He needed to lose a little over 100 pounds. This was very important to us, since he already has a heart condition.
The second step was to begin an exercise program. I tend to be more driven, so I am able to work out 3-4 times per week at home without any accountability. Hubby has a more laid back personality, so we decided that it was better for him to meet with a personal trainer at our local gym.
We also found out that the FitBit also syncs to my iPhone and the FitBit app. However, it ALSO syncs to the FREE My Fitness Pal app! This app is amazing, and also allows me to scan barcodes from food with my phone. It automatically enters the nutritional info, including calories directly from the barcode scan! I just enter how many servings. It is SO easy! So, between tracking our calories and exercise, hubby has been able to lose over 10 pounds. Because I have a stomach condition, my goal right now is to maintain my weight and get more in shape versus losing weight.
Our next step is to see a dietician who will help us plan healthy meals, and help me navigate my many food intolerances. While I don’t have Celiac disease, I’m extremely lactose intolerant, and have been diagnosed with IBS and endometriosis (being a woman is so much fun, isn’t it?! LOL). I’ll definitely share more after we see the dietician in a few weeks! We’re also focusing on drinking more water and implementing healthier cooking practices before we see the dietician.
Besides the other resources we’ve already shared, you can also use Sparkpeople as a free way to track health goals and find accountability for FREE!
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