Follow the Clues

Tracking data gives us feedback about living fit and healthy. Here are 10 things you can track to live a healthier life:

Added sugars - tracking added sugars requires you to look at food labels, which will make you realize that some of the foods you thought were healthy are just masquerading as healthy (hint- most of these foods are in cardboard boxes, bags and wrappers).

How often you eat until the point of being stuffed and uncomfortable - This forces you to slow down and pay attention to hunger cues. Stopping at 80% full is a game changer.

How many times you complain. If you complain about something 3x, it’s time to find a solution.

How often a particular food makes your stomach feel awful - I love good beer, but I’ll admit it makes me bloated and stuffy. These are signals that shouldn’t be ignored.

Completed strength training sessions and how they are spaced out per month - Two times per week is far better than six straight sessions in one week and two other random sessions.

Daily Steps - We are bipedal mammals, designed to be upright and moving. Give the body what it needs.

Does this meal have a minimum of 15 grams of protein? - It’s important to provide the body with protein throughout the day.

Times each week you eat or order food from a restaurant T- cutting back on eating out is the easiest way to cut excess fat, sugar and calories from your diet.

Alcoholic drinks - Less is better.

How many times you say something negative about your weight, character or life.

I think we should always be trying to improve our physical and mental health. This is a pretty good list. What would you add to the list?

Keep Moving - Coach Dom