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What's a small thing you did that improved your life? (lazysoci.al)
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[–] Okokimup@lemmy.world 12 points 2 months ago (2 children)

For several years I've been making incremental changes with eating habits. Every year I try to pick something small to change, so I have a hope of making it last. I have successfully;

  • stopped adding anything to my coffee
  • stopped eating pricessed sugar at breakfast
  • switched to mainly whole wheat
  • eat fruit daily
  • eat at least one vegetable with every dinner.

This year I'm focused on eating something fermented every day. I tried last year, but hadn't succeeded until this year. I'm also still struggling (but trying) with eating more beans, and only planning one meal per week with meat.

It's not the primary goal, and most people wouldn't be content with this rate of progress, but I have lost 40 pounds over 5 years. I don't seem to be in any danger of gaining it back and the changes I've made were incremental enough to become solid lifestyle habits.

[–] dandelion@lemmy.blahaj.zone 3 points 2 months ago (1 children)

I have lost 40 pounds over 5 years.

so impressive, you should be really proud of yourself 💕

[–] Okokimup@lemmy.world 3 points 2 months ago

Thanks! I am proud of myself, not for the weight loss which I view as incidental, but because I've made healthy choices. Even the ones that haven't stuck for me yet, it matters that I'm trying.

[–] CheeseToastie@lazysoci.al 2 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Those are all excellent changes well done! How hard was it?

[–] Okokimup@lemmy.world 4 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Some things are harder than others. We all have little things that are important to us. Coffee wasn't bad because I started buying flavored coffees (Aldi ftw!)

Beans, lentils and chickpeas are really hard. They're so good for you and I don't hate them, but I don't love them. I just keep trying new things. Fortunately I compulsively cook new things anyway.

I'm actually afraid of new foods, but I've learned to introduce them by "hiding" them in foods I like. Pizza and Risotto are great for this.

[–] CheeseToastie@lazysoci.al 2 points 2 months ago

Those are really good tips thanks for sharing