You have probably heard the phrase “there is no better time than now” or how about this one, “you are what you eat.” As a fan of clichés I chose these ones were ideal for starting a healthy diet. Exercise, though beneficial to both your health and fitness goals, often can not prevail alone. You also need to focus on making informed food choices for a more balanced and healthy diet. Here are a few tips on how you can choose the right foods to fuel your body and continue your path to a healthier you!
• Eat breakfast. You will boost your metabolism and consume fewer calories throughout the day.
• Stay away from food that is labeled battered, bottomless, breaded, buttery, cheesy, creamy, fried, giant, loaded, smothered, or stuffed.
• Watch your portions. Split entrees and say NO to super-sizing.
• Fill up on fiber such as fruits, veggies, whole grains, and beans.
• 4-6 servings of vegetables daily is a great way to add nutritious and low calories to your meals and snacks.
• Be a brown bagger and take your lunch to work. Not only will you save money, but you can control your calories and nutrients.
• Get friends and family involved. When you have a social network of healthy eaters, you’re bound to make right choices.
1.25.2010
1.21.2010
Ode to Exercise
“Today is a new day, yesterday is gone and tomorrow is yet to come.
I will make it to the gym and not be such a bum.
Both the body and the soul benefit from some exercise.
To make it to the gym, this decision would be wise.
My email is flooded and my meetings ran late.
But, to make it to the gym, this is one thing I necessitate.
To be healthy and fit is my desire and a long prosperous life is something I admire.
I’m taking the first step and committing from start to finish.
From here on out all my excuses will stop and vanish.”
As candid as this corny rhyme is the message is simple. We can not let yesterday’s troubles or tomorrows worries hinder us from conquering today’s opportunities. There is no better time to start then now and no better time to refresh your goals then now. Start today, because you are worth it!
I will make it to the gym and not be such a bum.
Both the body and the soul benefit from some exercise.
To make it to the gym, this decision would be wise.
My email is flooded and my meetings ran late.
But, to make it to the gym, this is one thing I necessitate.
To be healthy and fit is my desire and a long prosperous life is something I admire.
I’m taking the first step and committing from start to finish.
From here on out all my excuses will stop and vanish.”
As candid as this corny rhyme is the message is simple. We can not let yesterday’s troubles or tomorrows worries hinder us from conquering today’s opportunities. There is no better time to start then now and no better time to refresh your goals then now. Start today, because you are worth it!
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