*** TIP OF THE DAY ***
-- eat less, move more ...
-- track your eating habits
-- plan, plan, and plan some more
-- eat Nutrient-Rich (NR) foods most often
-- first, eat veggies & proteins
-- keep busy every day
-- eat MORE Lean Proteins (up the amount)
-- focus on small, but permanent changes
-- smile at someone today
-- have Muesli/granola for breakfast
-- plan to stay on plan
-- eat starches/grains last
-- try a new veggie each week
-- move, MOVE, and M O V E some more ...
-- try lower fat cheeses; some taste great ie laughing cow
-- eat more Hazelnuts: Complete Protein/esp 4 snacks
-- live between the steps/goals
-- weed & water your garden for exercise
-- eat apricots more often (VNR-A) *** very high ***
-- exercise in the morning; you are less likely to put it off
-- eat more broccoli (NR-A)
-- do someone a favor this week
-- cut apples/pears/bananas in half
-- eggs are great for any meal & snacks
-- take a daily vitamin with minerals
-- sub thin zucchini or spagetti squash for pasta
-- cut out simple white processed foods like sugar/flour/salt
-- take up jogging/running/speed-walking/orwhateverucando
-- berries: eat these low-sugar fruit most often
-- act like a kid again; and have some fun
-- choose Omega-3 meats & foods (NR-A)
-- eat more parsley & grow some too (NR-A)
-- walk every day; as often as you can
-- roast lots of veggies for the week
-- have sweet potatoes each week (NR-A)
-- save leftovers for next day's Lunch
-- forgive someone
-- eat high-sugar fruit half @ time; or EOD (ie pears)
-- take a stretch break
-- eat Fish more often: high in lean Protein!
-- add 1 tsp chopped nuts/Hzlnts/almonds to cereals - NRP
-- eat asparagus more often (NR-A/C)
-- make homemade SOUP daily or weekly
-- cut your portion sizes
-- eat more Pears (NR-A/ie Asian Pears; eat half @ time)
-- make xtra dinner [for leftover lunches]
-- give someone a compliment today
-- eat young dandelion leaves (NR-V/before flowering)
-- eat more chives; and grow some too (NR-A)
-- add spinach to casseroles & salads (NR-V)
-- try to find soy cheese and yogurt
-- eat peaches more often (NR-A)
-- add Kale to your diet (NR-V)
-- eat nectarines more often (NR-A)
-- avoid prepared foods
-- praise someone for their efforts
-- go to a bulk food store
-- try a new fruit each month
-- eat more fresh foods
-- vary meals daily/weekly
-- eat more homemade foods (healthier)
-- walk the perimeter of grocery stores
-- plan your menus ahead
-- eat more raw foods/salads
-- try the organic veggie-fruit juices
-- eat pumpkin seeds (non-salted)
-- watch labels on favorite foods
-- encourage someone today
-- eat more Cottage Cheese: high in Protein & Calcium!
-- silence the critics; ignore them!
-- switch to nutrient-rich snacks
-- sing while you work
-- eat pistachios for snacks (33/100 cls)
-- do chair sit-ups daily
-- lifting weights increases your metabolism
-- eat protein snacks more often
-- have dinner at lunchtime
-- eat fruit for snacks or desserts only
-- give someone a hug
-- eat dried apricots for snacks (VNR-A/LCal/20)
-- eat melons (LowCal)
-- save leftovers for SOUPS/lunches
-- eat nectarines (NR-A/LCal)
-- eat tortillon cheese strings for snacks (.5 bag/75)
-- eat an organic apple a day (wash well)/ 2 is even better
-- have lunch at dinnertime
-- say a prayer for someone today
-- walk around your yard/block
-- eat more berries (ie strawberries)
-- walk a bit faster and further
-- eat lots & lots of veggies; at least half your plate
-- cut portion sizes again
-- stay ACTIVE every day
-- eat more whole grains (50% or more)
-- drink more water
-- add fresh walnuts & other nuts to dishes (ie tbl/50 c's)
-- take time to relax every day
-- lend a hand; volunteer
-- eat some spagetti squash; only 25 calories for 1 cup
-- add lentils to soups, stews & sauces
-- have cereal for dinner (like Meusli)
-- choose lean proteins; remove fat/skin
-- switch to lower cal Condiments/dressings
-- do leg squats at sink
-- play music while doing housechores
-- eat more Chicken: esp broiled breast meat
-- do something nice for someone
-- drink tea more often (less coffee) healthier & cheaper
-- eat more Turkey, esp white meat
-- add more fiber-rich foods
-- eat yams or sweet potatoes: high in Vitamins: A,C
-- use a stretchie bands; ez & fun
-- choose the whole fruit; rather than the juice
-- spread housechores over your week (Mon-Fri AM's)
-- donate to charity this month
-- eat a Pear every day: high in Vitamin A
-- Limit the damage
-- eat more salads; twice daily
-- listen to calming music
-- eat more meatless meals
-- go to the beach
-- correct mistakes next snack/meal/day/week
-- eat raw food daily: veggies, fruit, nuts, seeds
-- say something kind today
-- take a holiday trip to rejuvenate & refresh
-- eat Beans more often (ie tomato sauce/soups/dishes)
-- do floors every other day (ie sweep, dust & wash)
-- walk more often; take stairs
-- try soy curds
-- do hand weights every other day
-- eat hazelnuts with snacks (ie 7/25 cals)
-- be extra patient today
-- sing while doing housechores
-- eat more Cucumbers (baby ones are best)
-- do butt squeezes daily
-- eat more Tomatoes (NR)
-- do knee lifts daily
-- get lots of sleep
-- choose foods wisely & watch portion sizes
-- do a kind gesture for someone (open a door)
-- do toning exercises daily
-- use smaller plates & bowls
-- drink skim or 1% milk
-- switch to whole grain pastas
-- try ski-walking/nordic-walking
-- eat brown rice (with wild rice & converted)
-- chew more; and eat slowly
-- be generous today
-- walk your dog; take him to the park/beach
-- make your meals look pretty; use lots of color
-- eat soup often (esp homemade); every day is best
-- only eat at the kitchen table
-- eat Tuna more often (NR/Complete protein)
-- count your blessings
-- eat Wild Pacific Salmon (NR/CP/O-3)
-- count your steps
-- eat Sardines (NR/CP/O-3)
-- go for a walk in the evening
-- give someone hope today
-- try soy or almond milk
-- eat only half a bagel
-- take flax oil caplets
-- move more; eat less; move more
-- eat halibut (NR/CP/O-3)
-- take a nap break
-- use olive oil daily
-- work hard & play hard
-- eat mackerel (NR/CP/O-3)
-- share something with someone today
-- do lite Yoga
-- eat herring (NR/CP/O-3) (called kippers)
-- listen to instrumental music
-- try carob chips? (NR)
-- avoid the junk aisles
-- for cooking, use only olive & canola oils
-- read a book
-- cut the starchy foods
-- give something to goodwill
-- walk the perimeter of parking lots; park further away
-- cut sugar ~ replace with substitutions
-- go mall walking
-- use NSA syrups & splenda
-- walk around a department store; just browse
-- eat 4-6 times a day; but smaller amounts
-- don't eat products with corn syrup in them
-- develop de-stressing strategies
-- try soccer, basketball, or touch football
-- choose no-crust or single crust pies
-- make someone's day
-- walk to the park; often
-- watch your portions; cut them in half
-- join a gym
-- eat more Natural Whole Foods
-- try trekking (with poles)
-- put your fork down between bites
-- choose snacks carefully
-- lift hand-weights (e/o/d)
-- try de-caffenated coffee (mix half & half)
-- write a letter or send a card
-- go to a spa
-- walk the perimeter of hardware/dept stores
-- grow and eat more Parsley (NR-A)
-- try snowshoeing
-- get some sun, esp in the winter
-- start a new healthy tradition
-- buy candy you don't like (esp for Halloween or Xmas)
-- give away leftover treats
-- call someone you know is alone
-- find healthy & tasty alternatives
-- Hide treats away (ie high up)
-- walk around the block
-- cut your servings in half
-- eat more FRESHWATER FISH (unlimited)
-- walk the perimeter any store/building you're in
-- eat more BERRIES
-- do something fun today
-- be more ACTIVE
-- go to a fair/museum/zoo/gallery
-- keep busy, busy, busy
-- try speed-walking or power-walking (arms pumping)
-- NO JUNKIES
-- walk or play ball with your dog
-- go site-seeing
-- NO FAST-FOOD
-- try out some ez yoga stretches
-- go hiking
-- BBQ & grill more
-- go swimming/take aqua fitness class
-- try more soy products
-- eat blue menu more often
-- get lots of fresh air; outdoors
-- read labels carefully for sugar/salt/starch
-- eat more white meats; cut red to 1-2 x week
-- find strategies to deal with emotions, stress & boredom
-- check dates on foods
-- try everything at least once
Note: I have this file on my monitor so that I can read it often. This list is getting quite long as I try to add to it each week. I shared this list on a thread called "POSITIVE IDEAS" in the 20-somethings forum; here's a link if you would like to see it or share there too ...
http://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/20-s...ml#post3436890