TAKE A DEEP BREATH... When you're feeling stressed or anxious, instead of reaching for a bag of chips, (chocolate or potato) focus on your breath. A few slow, steady breaths through the nose can calm frazzled nerves. Add a mantra: inhale peace, exhale tension.
This is a good tip and I wish I would have found this tip this morning. For some reason I have been up tight all day and I even ate a peanut butter sandwich for lunch. A big NO NO on my diet. I should have just had a big glass of water and did some deep breathing. I will remember this tip.
Monday, February 28, 2011
Sunday, February 27, 2011
TIP OF THE DAY - MONDAY
FAKE THE FRIES... Swap the "fries" for some "bakes". Cut a potato or sweet potato or butternut squash into wedges, sprinkle with oil and spices and bake at 450 degrees Fahrenheit for at least 30 minutes flipping them halfway.
This is a good tip and I think I will try it when my diet includes potatoes again. In the meantime I will use it for Calvin's next burger and fries meal. I think Thursday or Friday. He will prefer the regular ole spuds.
This is a good tip and I think I will try it when my diet includes potatoes again. In the meantime I will use it for Calvin's next burger and fries meal. I think Thursday or Friday. He will prefer the regular ole spuds.
Saturday, February 26, 2011
TIP OF THE DAY - SUNDAY
WRITE IT DOWN... Trying to weigh the pros and cons of a decision is tough. Make a list, then start continuing: How many pros and how many cons? the answer should be evident to you.
I am not sure why this would be included in a group of diet and exercise tips, but here it is. The funny thing is that we have some big decisions to make at our house and this is something along with fasting and prayer that we need to do in the days ahead. I think with this tip and dieting if you want to chose a new diet program or plan use the list of pros and cons for each one and then make your decision as to which is best for you personally.
I am not sure why this would be included in a group of diet and exercise tips, but here it is. The funny thing is that we have some big decisions to make at our house and this is something along with fasting and prayer that we need to do in the days ahead. I think with this tip and dieting if you want to chose a new diet program or plan use the list of pros and cons for each one and then make your decision as to which is best for you personally.
Friday, February 25, 2011
TIP OF THE DAY - SATURDAY
START A NEW HOBBY... Or get going on a old one. Many people eat when they are bored. Whether you take up knitting, table tennis or scrapbooking, finding something to do with your hands and your and your mind can help you quell the urge to graze or binge.
If you can't find a new hobby that interests you try something you never considered a hobby for you. Other people yes but not you. How about quilting, tole painting, or family history. wouldn't it be great if we all got into the hobby of family history. That would be so cool. I know for me if I am bored I seem to just drift into the kitchen. If your hands are busy you won't be using them to eat. So find some way to spend your time that will keep your hands and mind busy and create something beautiful as well.
If you can't find a new hobby that interests you try something you never considered a hobby for you. Other people yes but not you. How about quilting, tole painting, or family history. wouldn't it be great if we all got into the hobby of family history. That would be so cool. I know for me if I am bored I seem to just drift into the kitchen. If your hands are busy you won't be using them to eat. So find some way to spend your time that will keep your hands and mind busy and create something beautiful as well.
Thursday, February 24, 2011
TIP OF THE DAY - FRIDAY
FACE YOUR FEARS... When you feel strong enough, bring that temptation home. Knowing you have strength to resist it can make you feel even more powerful. Just because the cookies are in the pantry doesn't mean you have to eat them.
I have tried this and it works sometimes. I love breakfast and would eat it any time. At first it was hard to make breakfast for Calvin. He eats fried potatoes, fried eggs, fried sausage or bacon. Along with toast or biscuits. Now it does not bother me at all and I make this breakfast 5 days a week and not pay any attention to it. I can make cookies and it does not bother me not to eat any. I can even bring home ice cream and not pay any attention to it either. Calvin loves his Pepsi and yet me not drinking my Dr. Pepper (better know as the nectar of the Gods) is a no big deal. BUT...chocolate candy or chocolate/peanut butter candy is different, so I just don't bring any around. I am hoping that I will get over that too.
I have tried this and it works sometimes. I love breakfast and would eat it any time. At first it was hard to make breakfast for Calvin. He eats fried potatoes, fried eggs, fried sausage or bacon. Along with toast or biscuits. Now it does not bother me at all and I make this breakfast 5 days a week and not pay any attention to it. I can make cookies and it does not bother me not to eat any. I can even bring home ice cream and not pay any attention to it either. Calvin loves his Pepsi and yet me not drinking my Dr. Pepper (better know as the nectar of the Gods) is a no big deal. BUT...chocolate candy or chocolate/peanut butter candy is different, so I just don't bring any around. I am hoping that I will get over that too.
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
TIP OF THE DAY - THURSDAY
DON'T WASTE FOOD...THERE ARE CHILDREN IN CHINA WHO ARE STARVING. Do you remember hearing statements like this when you were growing up. Now that you are older and have children of your own have you used these statements or some like them. Well, I am here to tell you to forget it. If you could send to the children in China all the uneaten food in your house it would not be any good. I am also going to tell you today that "IT IS OKAY TO WASTE FOOD", SOMETIMES. Faced with an oversize meal or treat we want to eat every bite. SAVOR a few tastes, set a limit and send the rest away. Throw it in the garbage, cover it with salt, drizzle on some ketchup. JUST DON'T EAT IT. Now, if you have children it is okay to NOT clean up your children's plate, finish their uneaten toast, sandwich, cookie, or dessert. Just let them eat and when they are finishes, even if the plate is not empty, DON'T EAT THEIRS.
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
TIP OF THE DAY - WEDNESDAY
GIVE INTO TEMPTATIONS... There's room for treats in a healthy lifestyle. Eat sensibly, budget your calories and control your portion, and there's no reason why you can't indulge in a treat from time to time.
I really, really like this tip. With the diet I am on, I get a 1 cup milk shake/ice cream every evening if I want and I get a brownie on Sundays. I select the 5 meals I eat each day that are pre measured so if I ever got a sweet tooth I could eat 5 brownies or 5 shakes, so I don't really get the sweet craving. I do get the munchies every once in awhile and that is usually on a Monday. These munchie attacks really mess me up so if any one has suggestions for that let me know.
I really, really like this tip. With the diet I am on, I get a 1 cup milk shake/ice cream every evening if I want and I get a brownie on Sundays. I select the 5 meals I eat each day that are pre measured so if I ever got a sweet tooth I could eat 5 brownies or 5 shakes, so I don't really get the sweet craving. I do get the munchies every once in awhile and that is usually on a Monday. These munchie attacks really mess me up so if any one has suggestions for that let me know.
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