March 9, 2009

For much of the country, March marks the early beginning of Spring and the thawing out of the colder states. Being from Ohio originally and now living in California, the “thaw” is different but experienced nonetheless.

In Ohio, thawing was quite literal, as snow would melt and we got to put the heavy jackets away.  In California, we’re a bit spoiled so it has more to do with the temperature not dropping below 50 degrees and a decrease in the amount of rain, which isn’t that much to begin with.

But the one this that is the same about this “thaw” is the ceasing of a diet that started sometime around the first week of January.  That’s about 9 weeks of total diet and exercise, which just happens to be the average most people can stay on a diet before they go nuts and decide that being fat isn’t so bad.

If you’re in the process of jumping off your diet or the motivation is starting to wane, consider mixing things up a bit to make it more exciting.  Change your workout routine, do different things.  You can change your diet up too to make it more fun.  Remember to not make it too restrictive because that will be even greater cause to jump off completely.  The trick is truly staying on a healthy eating plan for the long term.

Recipes can help to add flavor so view our recipes and video recipes section for ideas.  For exercise remember to do something every day.  It doesn’t have to be a long drawn out workout but it needs to be some sort of physical activity, even walking is great.

If you’re craving sweets, have some in moderation.  If you want to stay strict while curing that sweet tooth, pick up some of this high protein cake mix and frosting.  We tested it and they both got our highest marks for taste, quality and content.

Remember that Summer is around the corner so continue those fitness goals!