If I Choose to Pursue the DASH Diet, What Should I Do First? This is a question many ask when they first make the decision to try out the Dash Diet. Here are some starter tips and reminders.
1. Consult a physician before starting any diet or exercise program.
2. Consider gradually changing your diet. Change only one to two things at a time. Remember, this diet will be part of a new lifestyle for you.
3. Forgive yourself if you backslide – just figure out what triggered you to slip and learn from your mistakes the next time.
4. Reward successes with a non-food treat. Instead of a victory ice cream or chocolate bar, treat yourself with a walk in the park or your favorite movie.
5.Add physical activity to your routine – even if it just involves taking the stairs instead of the elevator or walking to work. You can even do one of Donovan Green’s No-Excuse Workouts.
6.To help make the DASH diet more effective, make sure to look for food labels that say “sodium free,” “low sodium” or “very low sodium.” Not only does excess sodium trigger water weight, it also promotes high blood pressure.
