Oh, the scale! Everybody has used it to gauge progress. You might still be using it. Even if you’ve been “good” all week, the roller coaster of emotions brought by the scale can be discouraging. The number can significantly affect our self-esteem, and letting a number dictate our mood is not a healthy way to live.
In our pursuit of better health and well-being, we have many ways to track progress and other “non-scale goals” to focus on – many of which don’t have to do with our weight! Although it isn’t January 1st, you can start goals anytime. Here’s your chance to do so! Take a look at two non-scale goals worth setting this year.
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Drink More Water
Two-thirds of our body mass is water, and 100% of our processes involve water. You may overlook this underrated nutrient for better results – water increases workout performance, boosts metabolism, and keeps hunger at bay.
Water consumption should be half your body weight in ounces per day. Drinking 100 ounces of water daily would be ideal for a 200-pound person. If you aren’t a math lover, drink enough water, so your urine is clear or light yellow throughout the day. Drink more water the more active you are.
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Get More Sleep
Regarding your health and fitness, sleep should be your top priority. You won’t achieve your goals if you don’t get enough sleep. Diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol have also been associated with poor sleep. Aim for 7-9 hours of deep, restful sleep every night in 2022 to maximize muscle growth and fat loss.
Apart from these, you can also aim to eat healthier, eliminate negative self-talk, control your food environment, be consistent with your health goals, and do more of what makes you happy.