A few definitions of accountability that you may find on the web include: The Freedom to Act/Magnitude/Impact. OR the responsibility to someone or for some activity. You hear the word accountability used often and in many different situations, but especially in the world of health and fitness. One of the many benefits of clients having a dietitian or a personal trainer, is not only to guide and educate them in a healthy and productive manner – but to help keep them accountable to their daily goals and effort.
Ideally, each person is setting and achieving goals for themselves and holding themselves accountable – as this leads to continued success, confidence and strength. However, there is a lot to be said for utilizing friends, professionals and tools to help us stay accountable and share in the presented challenges or joys of success. What helps you to stay on track when it comes to your health goals? Nutrition really involves so much more than food. It encompasses aspects of family, tradition, socializing, emotion, enjoyment, travel, stress and so on. Bringing awareness to your nutritional habits can help you to keep to your fueling plan, reach your goals and recognize obstacles.
A few ideas and iphone apps that may help with awareness of your lifestyle behaviors and staying accountable:
- Set reminders to eat healthy meal/snacks and take stretching breaks on Outlook or phone calendar
- Carry a small journal with you to record fuel/hydration/emotions/digestion issues
- Develop a check-in system with a workout or nutrition partner
- Pack pre-portioned meals/snacks to take with you each day
- Utilize your technology and apps:
- Lose it!
- Go Meals!
- Smoothie Selector
- Slim Down Shopping List
- Hershey’s Activity and Snack Reminder
- Calorie Tracker by Livestrong
Find what works for you! It will pay off and you are worth it!
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