41. Remind
yourself to eat better. One latest study found that people chose
better-for-them foods when they were prompted to "consider the
healthiness" before digging in.
I do this by writing out a meal plan at
the beginning of the week and sticking to it.
For example, at breakfast I have 1 cup of multi-grain cheerios with ½ cup
of unsweetened almond milk. Then, as a
mid-morning snack, I eat a serving of yogurt and a serving of whichever fruit I
have on-hand (this week it’s grapes). For lunch, I choose either a Smart One or Lean
Cuisine frozen meal and my afternoon snack is a granola bar (various kinds). To
end the eating day, lately I've been taking my own advice and serving soup for
supper. And because I like sweets, I
save room for a hot cup of decaf cocoa before I head to bed. I really like the
idea of planning and packing my meals ahead so I don’t have to think (stress)
about what I will eat and/or drink that day. I do the same thing with my weekly
wardrobe but that’s another story!
My thoughts are that
if I can eat healthy most days of the week, then I can eat healthy all the
time. As you can read, I give myself plenty of food and indulge in my favorites
without having to feel guilty about anything. I know some people who eat the same things
every day. I admit I can’t do that as I like too many foods to limit myself to
just a few, but I choose to eat my favorite not-so-healthy foods sparingly and
on the weekends. It works for me; see if it works for you!
Pair healthy eating
with a healthy exercise routine and you will be well on your way to a better,
fuller life! That’s what matters :)
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