Applying all or any of these tips can really make a difference in your effort to live a healthier lifestyle. A healthy lifestyle is so much more than just improving your appearance. It is essential to focus on a healthy functioning body and mind, which in turn will aid in preventing illness, slow down the aging process, while boosting your energy levels, and lowering stress. So why wouldn’t you want to begin changing any bad eating habits you may have? You only have one body. Treat it well!
• ASSESSMENT: Look at your current diet, pinpointing the strong and weak areas. Make sure your diet includes lots of fruits and vegetables, lean protein during every meal, low-fat dairy, whole-grain and high-fiber foods every day.
• MAKE SMALL CHANGES: Rather than trying to make large, immediate changes for quick fixes, aim for small, slow changes. Smaller changes will be much easier to stick with.
• EAT MORE TO LOSE MORE: Eat smaller meals, more often! Aim for 5 or 6 small meals throughout the day to keep cravings at bay! This will ensure your blood sugar levels stay stable, and will keep you safe from the 4PM vending machine dash.
• WRITE IT OUT LOUD! You can write, right? So why not keep a food journal? This will help you isolate which food groups (such as fruits, vegetables or dairy products) you need to pay more attention to, or if you should be eating cutting back on certain groups (such as processed or high-fat foods).
• BAKE, DON’T FRY: When cooking meat, always bake, grill or broil rather than fry. Remove the skin before eating chicken or turkey and make sure to eat fish at least once a week! Also, aim for meals that do not include the words “cream-of, or deep-fried…”
• SIDE-KICKS: If you are a condiment girl (like me), aim for low-fat or less-sugar versions when eating mayonnaise, sour cream, barbeque sauce etc. Salsa and mustard are both great condiments, with virtually no calories!
• RAINBOW DINING: Eat a wide variety of fruits and vegetables with your meals and as snacks to get the most of their nutrients and health benefits. Think of it like a bright, colorful rainbow that will lead to a more beautiful you, on the inside and out!
• WATER, WATER, WATER: Drink plenty throughout the day to stay hydrated and keep your metabolism revved. Not wine and beer, but more so water and unsweetened tea.
• MODERATION: Remember, all things in moderation! Do not deprive yourself of anything fully - this will only lead to a mad dart to Dairy Queen after you have sworn off ice cream forever. Instead, try low fat frozen yogurt, with fruit for a sweet treat.
• REWARD YOURSELF: Allow yourself that one piece of apple pie at your family barbecue or that glass of wine on Friday night during ladies’ night. Just be sure to watch your portion sizes. After all, you have worked hard all week to make these little changes that will lead to a healthier, more vibrant you!
Keep On Shining,
Carolyn Fauteux
• ASSESSMENT: Look at your current diet, pinpointing the strong and weak areas. Make sure your diet includes lots of fruits and vegetables, lean protein during every meal, low-fat dairy, whole-grain and high-fiber foods every day.
• MAKE SMALL CHANGES: Rather than trying to make large, immediate changes for quick fixes, aim for small, slow changes. Smaller changes will be much easier to stick with.
• EAT MORE TO LOSE MORE: Eat smaller meals, more often! Aim for 5 or 6 small meals throughout the day to keep cravings at bay! This will ensure your blood sugar levels stay stable, and will keep you safe from the 4PM vending machine dash.
• WRITE IT OUT LOUD! You can write, right? So why not keep a food journal? This will help you isolate which food groups (such as fruits, vegetables or dairy products) you need to pay more attention to, or if you should be eating cutting back on certain groups (such as processed or high-fat foods).
• BAKE, DON’T FRY: When cooking meat, always bake, grill or broil rather than fry. Remove the skin before eating chicken or turkey and make sure to eat fish at least once a week! Also, aim for meals that do not include the words “cream-of, or deep-fried…”
• SIDE-KICKS: If you are a condiment girl (like me), aim for low-fat or less-sugar versions when eating mayonnaise, sour cream, barbeque sauce etc. Salsa and mustard are both great condiments, with virtually no calories!
• RAINBOW DINING: Eat a wide variety of fruits and vegetables with your meals and as snacks to get the most of their nutrients and health benefits. Think of it like a bright, colorful rainbow that will lead to a more beautiful you, on the inside and out!
• WATER, WATER, WATER: Drink plenty throughout the day to stay hydrated and keep your metabolism revved. Not wine and beer, but more so water and unsweetened tea.
• MODERATION: Remember, all things in moderation! Do not deprive yourself of anything fully - this will only lead to a mad dart to Dairy Queen after you have sworn off ice cream forever. Instead, try low fat frozen yogurt, with fruit for a sweet treat.
• REWARD YOURSELF: Allow yourself that one piece of apple pie at your family barbecue or that glass of wine on Friday night during ladies’ night. Just be sure to watch your portion sizes. After all, you have worked hard all week to make these little changes that will lead to a healthier, more vibrant you!
Keep On Shining,
Carolyn Fauteux
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