There is a common saying in the nutrition world that a child may have to try some foods ten times before they realize they like it. As a mom of a picky eater, I have to remind myself of this saying multiple times a day while I am on my hands and knees picking up food that was \u00a0spat on the floor.<\/p>\n
However, I think this saying can be strongly related to the process of making a healthy lifestyle change. Sometimes you might not like that first bite of change. You might take that first bite and realize that it\u2019s harder than you thought and takes a lot of effort, but don\u2019t have that be the reason you give up. It can require time and personal commitment before you see the desired results.<\/p>\n
Don\u2019t get me wrong, there are going to be some things I could try a hundred times and still know after each time that it\u2019s not for me. Mine would be cooked oatmeal. That stuff gets me every time! But even though I hate oatmeal, I have found other healthy foods that I do enjoy and can incorporate into my breakfast.<\/p>\n
If you find after trying to become more healthy that there is a particular sport that you don\u2019t like or specific food you can\u2019t stand, don\u2019t give up on your goals. Keep trying. There isn\u2019t just one way to be healthy.<\/p>\n
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<\/a>As a registered dietitian and nutrition coach, I would recommend that even before taking that first bite into a healthy lifestyle change, know that some changes are harder than others.<\/p>\n