Simple tweaks in your daily decisions can lead to overall better health and increased energy today, tomorrow, and in the years to come!
MOVE:
-Take the stairs as often as you can
-Walk to your destinations when possible, including your co-worker’s desk.
MAKE:
-Homemade protein smoothies (use fresh frozen fruit, fat free greek yogurt or natural protein powder, ice)
-Protein Pancakes for the week to have a healthy, delicious grab n’ go breakfast. Goes well with coffee!
USE:
-Cinnamon, ginger, cayenne powder for metabolism boosting
-Non-stick organic cooking spray instead of oil to cut calories
-Greek yogurt in place of mayo-based recipes
INDULGE:
-Frozen greek yogurt
-Low-fat fro-yo with fresh berries on top
-Homemade whole wheat pizza loaded with veggie toppings
DO:
-Food log – makes winning the mental game a lot easier when you are mindful of food intake
-Drink half your body weight in ounces per day
-Drink green tea to boost metabolism and increase energy
-Keep your plate colorful with whole foods
-Eliminate the word “diet” from your vocab. Healthy eating becomes an enjoyable part of your lifestyle.
-Find a fitness friend. Accountability is key when it comes to motivation to reach your goals.
-Lift weights. Strength training helps to keep your BMI in a healthy range and decreases your risk of osteoporosis.
HAVE PATIENCE! KEEP A FOCUS ON YOUR GOAL, AND TAKE IT ONE STEP AT A TIME!
LOVE, EAT, SWEAT.