There is no reason to feel overwhelmed when it comes to exercise and eating healthy. Baby steps. Changing one thing at a time makes a difference. Cutting out sugary drinks or watering them down until you can just drink water, is one change. Parking farther away from a store so you have to walk more is another step. Long ago I climbed Mt. Rainier with my husband and one of the guides phrases still comes to mind when I am faced with a challenge, "Take one bite at a time!"
This week set a goal. Try changing one thing with each meal to make it healthier. If you are used to making white pasta or white rice, try a whole wheat pasta, brown rice pasta and brown rice. If you only prepare one type of vegetable, branch out and try something new. Take a visit to a farmer's market and buy some seasonal produce. My family loves dessert! Instead of serving up ice cream and cookies each night, try yogurt with mini-chocolate chips, fruit with a dollop of whip cream, be creative!
Our meals at a glance this week continue to follow a theme.
Monday: keeping it meatless...lasagna with fresh tomatoes, mushrooms and zucchinis
Tuesday: Taco night-spicy shrimp served in a corn tortilla with shredded lettuce, avocado, and sour cream
Wednesday: Italian--Risotto with roasted chicken, onions, and yellow squash
Thursday: Wild card- dumplings, edamame, and mixed green salad
Friday: cleaning out the fridge and making quesadillas with what's leftover!
Saturday: Pork tenderloin on the grill with fresh corn and tomato-cucumber salad
Sunday: Fish dinner-finding best deal on wild fish, roasted broccoli, and brown rice
Simple and manageable meals. Some preparation needed but overall doable. This may not work for you, but keep in mind to make small changes to at least one meal this week. "One bite at a time!"
Best,
Donna
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