TIPS ON HOW TO
Only a quarter of Irish people stuck to their pledges last year according to the latest research and this year more than half the population planned to give it another go.
The former model has teamed up with Lloyd’s pharmacy to launch their free eight-week Change Your Health Direction programme to help customers stick to their goals.
Alison told the Irish Sunday Mirror: “This programme is all about remembering your ABCS – awareness, belief and commitment.
“The first step to change in anything we do is becoming aware of how we live and our day-to-day habits. Most people
The first step is to be aware of how we live and our habits ALISON CANAVAN ON STARTING A HEALTH KICK
It’s about showing up for yourself, making small changes and understanding you can work on yourself every single day, it doesn’t have to be a chore, it can be enjoyable.
Eat good fats and eat a rainbow, make sure there are loads of colours on your plate. make resolutions but they’re gone within three weeks. “To me they have negative connotations, they’re unrealistic, people thinking I’m going to give up everything that I perceive to give me pleasure. I’m more a fan of entering the New Year gently.” Here are Alison’s top tips to live a happier and healthier 2018. news@irishmirror.ie
Food diaries are a really important part of understanding your behaviour – are you choosing to eat more sweet stuff in the evening, are you tired or are you stressed?
Get adequate rest, in winter enjoy soups and stews and lovely ground root vegetables.
It’s the neuroscience element, rewiring your brain, write down three things you’re grateful for and why each evening – it’s like going to the gym for your brain.
When you start to rewire your brain you start to see the world differently and it feeds you back different experiences.
You’re not guaranteed a good day but if you start your day with positive intentions you’re off to a good start.
Stay hydrated and start your day the right way, this is a really important thing, a lot of people don’t see daylight and it’s important.