I have this
TIP OF THE DAY file on my screen (as an icon) that gives me positive things I can do to achieve my goals, etc. It is getting quite long, as I try to add to this list each week. You can ignore the veggie ones if you like, but here it is ...
-- eat less, move more ...
-- track your eating habits
-- eat Nutrient-Rich (NR) foods most often
-- first, eat veggies & proteins
-- keep busy every day
-- eat MORE Lean Proteins (up the amount)
-- plan, plan, and plan some more
-- smile at someone today
-- have Muesli for breakfast
-- eat starches/grains last
-- move, MOVE, and M O V E some more ...
-- eat more Hazelnuts: Complete Protein/esp 4 snacks
-- eat apricots more often (VNR-A) *** very high ***
-- measure servings carefully, esp at first
-- eat more broccoli (NR-A)
-- do someone a favor this week
-- berries: eat these low-sugar fruit most often
-- choose Omega-3 meats & foods (NR-A)
-- eat more parsley & grow some too (NR-A)
-- walk every day
-- 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)
-- 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 weekly
-- 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)
-- 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
-- eat more fresh foods
-- vary meals daily/weekly
-- eat more homemade food (healthier)
-- 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
-- shop for fresh foods 1-2 times a week
-- encourage someone today
-- eat more Cottage Cheese: high in Protein & Calcium!
-- silence the critics; ignore them!
-- switch to nutrient-rich snacks
-- eat pistachios for snacks (33/100 cls)
-- do chair sit-ups daily
-- 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)
-- eat peaches (NR-A/LCal)
-- 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)
-- have lunch at dinnertime
-- say a prayer for someone today
-- eat more berries (ie strawberries)
-- walk a bit faster and further
-- eat lots & lots of veggies
-- stay ACTIVE every day
-- eat more whole grains (50% or more)
-- drink more water
-- add fresh walnuts to dishes (ie tbl/50 c's)
-- take time out to relax
-- 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
-- switch to lower cal Condiments
-- do leg squats at sink
-- play musac 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 band
-- eat peaches & nectarines: high in Vitamin A
-- 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
-- listen to calming music
-- eat more meatless meals
-- go to the beach
-- correct mistakes next day/over the week
-- eat raw food daily
-- 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
-- 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
-- do a kind gesture for someone (open a door)
-- have soup daily
-- 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
-- eat soup often (esp homemade)
-- 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 daily
-- give someone hope today
-- try soy or almond milk
-- eat only half a bagel
-- take flax oil caplets
-- move more; eat less
-- eat halibut (NR/CP/O-3)
-- take a stretch break
-- 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
-- find healthier snacks
-- read a book
-- cut the starchy foods
-- give something to goodwill
-- walk the perimeter of your grocery store
-- cut sugar ~ replace with subs
-- go mall walking
-- 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
-- choose no-crust or single crust pies
-- make someone's day
-- watch your portions
-- 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-caffinated coffee (or mix half & half)
-- write a letter or journal
-- walk the perimeter of the grocery store
-- 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 alternatives
-- Hide treats
-- walk around the block
-- cut your servings in half
-- eat more FISH
-- walk the perimeter any store you're in
-- eat more BERRIES
-- do something fun today
-- be more ACTIVE
-- roast lots of veggies for the week
-- keep very busy
-- try speed-walking
-- NO JUNKIES
-- walk your dog
-- go site-seeing
-- NO FAST-FOOD
-- try some light yoga
-- go hiking
-- BBQ & grill more
-- go swimming; or join an aqua fitness group
-- try soy products
-- eat blue menu more often
-- read labels for sugar/salt/starch
-- eat more white meats
-- check dates on foods
-- try everything at least once
Positive ideas? I'm looking to compile a large list to pick from!
Variety is the spice of life. I got a book of 101 different exercises with weights and I like to try something new once in awhile. It keeps things fresh and I learn new things.
