TIP OF THE DAY - FRIDAY

RULE OUT MEDICATIONS... Some medications can work against diets. It sounds strange but it is true. Are you taking a medication that can cause weight gain or water retention? This is why it is so important for you to talk to your doctor or health care provider before and during your diet program. Dieting is hard enough without making it harder by being on a medication that is fighting against what you are trying to do.

TIP OF THE DAY - THURSDAY

RELIEVE STRESS... People with uncontrolled stress are more prone to insomnia. But exercise, meditation, yoga, and other techniques can help you relax. Do something to relieve stress each day.
This might be a tip to help you get a better night's sleep but it works the same with overeating. If you are stressed, unhappy, tired, or bored you will overeat and that will then lose sleep as well and not getting enough sleep will then cause you to overeat be stressful and the cycle keeps going. Do whatever you can to reduce your stress levels.

TIP OF THE DAY - WEDNESDAY

GET SOME SUN...It will help improve your mood and energy levels throughout the stressful winter months. Open shades during the day, sit near windows when indoors, and spend some time outside each day.
This is so important. It really can change your mood when it snows or rain every day for weeks on end. Changes are if you are moody or depressed during the winter months you are eating more than you really want or need to. Be careful the weather can without you realizing it determine how much and what you eat.

TIP OF THE DAY - TUESDAY

BUILD A BETTER BURGER... Nix the cheese, to save 50 calories and 3 grams of fat or more. (or at least use fat free cheese. Swap beef for a veggie burger, use wheat buns not white and pile on the tasty, low cal toppings like onions, pickles, tomatoes, lettuce and mustard.
I rarely eat meat and instead I eat a lot of chicken and turkey. By using Mrs Dash there is plenty of extra spices and flavor and I don't miss the beef flavor. There is also a product by "Morning Farms", I think that is made with soy/vegetable protein and really tastes not bad. Again there are several other ways you can have a cheese burger without all the extra calories and fat. Just be creative and think outside the box.

TIP OF THE DAY - MONDAY

STAY POSITIVE... Everyone makes mistakes, so there will be times when even the most disciplined person overeats or skips a workout. Don't worry-just get back on track. Staying positive is half the battle.
This is the perfect tip for a Monday. If you went astray this weekend or last week it could be only due to stress, illness, or simply because it is spring (vacation for some). Just start again today and don't be so hard on yourself.

TIP OF THE DAY - SUNDAY

DON'T OVERDO...LISTEN TO YOUR BODY. This tip is mostly for me. I painted the kitchen ceiling and all the walls. I was up and down on the ladder and step stool about 500 times at least. Needless to say I can't walk. I am sitting here counting the minutes until I can take some Ibuprofen for the pain. I am pretty sure I won't be able to walk tomorrow. The sad thing is I need to put on a second coat of paint in there. I should have listen to my body and taken more breaks, slowed down, waited for Calvin to be feeling better so he could help, and asked for help. I will regret it even more tomorrow. All things whether it is exercising, walking, shopping, working on a hobby or yes painting a room in your home, requires moderation. It is just common sense. Something I was lacking today.

TIP OF THE DAY - SATURDAY

TRY A HOME IMPROVEMENT PROJECT... Most places are enjoying spring and this is the time to get out in the yard and plant some flowers, work up a garden spot, or just spruce up the outside of the house. For us in Klamath Falls where it has been snowing all day our home improvement projects are inside for awhile. This weekend I am painting my kitchen. Because I am old I am going to paint the ceiling, walls, molding, and trim all the same color. I am going bold and painting it white. I can then just change the colors easier. It will take all weekend I am sure but hope to be finished by Sunday night when I go to bed. I am hoping this will give me lots more exercise time and energy. Look around your home and see if there is something you can do this weekend to use up some extra energy. If you don't own your home or the home improvements needed are just to big to begin, start small. Clean out and get rid of extras in a closet or just one room of the house.