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Post by jan on Apr 24, 2024 5:48:15 GMT
This round runs from March 31 through May 5 Challengers: Cherry — Do some form of exercise most days Cathy — Honestly track everything Judy — move more Holly — Maintain Lifetime at Goal Status Bev — More cautious of what I'm eating Jan — Adding more fruits and veggies into my meals, no after-work snacking Hosts: March 25 through March 31 — Cherry April 1 through April 7 — Cathy April 8 through April 14 — Judy April 15 through April 21 — Holly April 22 through April 28 — Jan April 28 through May 5 — Bev
13. Invest in some fly AF workout gear. "Buy a new pair of running shoes or workout gear. It may seem trivial, but as the Hollywood saying goes, 'if you dress the part, you'll feel the part.' It'll be just the motivation you need to hit the pavement." —Toni Carey, RRCA-certified running coach and co-founder of Black Girls RUN!
14. Create a morning routine that will set you up for a day of healthy choices. "How you start your day plays a critical role in your healthy eating and fitness efforts. My advice is to invest some time into creating a healthy morning routine that will set you up to make thoughtful, healthy choices all day long. Always set healthy intentions in the a.m., reminding yourself that eating well and exercise are forms of self-love. Give yourself an extra 15 minutes in the morning to cultivate a practice that makes you feel good and ready to tackle the day. It could be as simple as drinking a warm cup of ginger tea and doing five minutes of stretches or deep breathing. Or, if you want to focus more on mindfulness, consider spending a few minutes meditating or reading a passage from an inspirational book (I love Everyday Osho: 365 Meditations for the Here and Now)." —Jessica Jones, MS, RD, CDE, of Food Heaven Made Easy and the author of the 28-Day Plant-Powered Health Reboot
15. Eat a serving of green vegetables three times a day. "They are low in calories and high in fiber and other nutrients. They'll add bulk to your meal, helping you feel full, while giving your cells the nutrients needed to function at your best."
16. Add minimally processed plant-based foods to your diet. "It's pretty clear, nearly everyone in America isn't eating enough vegetables, fruits, beans, and whole grains. These foods offer the most nutrition, help us feel satisfied, and displace some of the other less nutritious options. Plus, eating more plants is a positive step for the environment and animals. And when we make behavioral decisions that influence the greater good, we're more likely to feel motivation to continue them long-term." 21 Easy, Healthy Cooking Tips For Lazy People tinyurl.com/ycmt72wp—Ryan Andrews, RD, Coach at Precision Nutrition
17. Make it so that if you want sugary stuff or packaged snacks, you have to really go out of your way to get them. "The truth is, we'll eat whatever we make convenient. If we make junk food convenient, we'll eat junk food. If we make delicious, natural, minimally processed foods convenient, we'll eat those instead. We don’t have to be disciplined all the time, we only have to be disciplined the one hour per week we go food shopping." 31 Delicious Packaged Foods That Actually Aren't Terrible For You tinyurl.com/ydhjoegq |
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Post by jan on Apr 24, 2024 6:02:33 GMT
from yesterday- I was having a snack on my first break at work, even though i would be eating lunch in usually less than 1 1/2 hours. This week, I have been skipping the snack and am not really finding that I miss it at all. From today- no buying any new workout gear. I have a pretty good morning routine but could work on getting up a few minutes earlier so I don't have to rush. I am always so comfey in my bed that I don't want to get up.  I forgot to add in the original post- today is National pigs in a blanket day.
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Post by cathygeha on Apr 24, 2024 6:45:46 GMT
13. Invest in some fly AF workout gear.
Nope...not working out (yet) so won't be buying workout gear of any kind
14. Create a morning routine that will set you up for a day of healthy choices. I have a healthy breakfast but don't have an exercise routine...hmmm
15. Eat a serving of green vegetables three times a day. "They are low in calories and high in fiber and other nutrients. They'll add bulk to your meal, helping you feel full, while giving your cells the nutrients needed to function at your best." Not sure about this. We don't always have green vegetables in the house but when we do, I have at least ONE a day
16. Add minimally processed plant-based foods to your diet. We don't have much that is processed. We have white rice more than brown, buy bread rather than eat the wheat, etc BUT realized how little processed foods we actually have as I don't have tin cans for an activity. I look at photos of what others take home from the store and we have very little that is not whole food and plant based
17. Make it so that if you want sugary stuff or packaged snacks, you have to really go out of your way to get them.
Good advice. Less likely to eat high point sugary items if they are not in the house.
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Post by jasimons on Apr 24, 2024 12:39:44 GMT
13. Invest in some fly AF workout gear.
I have the workout gear I need for the things I do at the fitness center. It's comfortable, it's appropriate, that's all I need.
14. Create a morning routine that will set you up for a day of healthy choices.
To be honest about this, my routines are pretty loose and casual. The food choices in the house are all reasonable, etc.
15. Eat a serving of green vegetables three times a day.
I don't focus on the vegetable color groupings, I'm pretty sure I don't get 3 servings of dark green every single day.
16. Add minimally processed plant-based foods to your diet.
I'm happy with where I'm at with this.
17. Make it so that if you want sugary stuff or packaged snacks, you have to really go out of your way to get them.
Yes, the Reeses peanut butter cups are in the basement freezer, under a few other items.
I liked the link for the cooking tips - follow quite a few of them, but sometimes need reminders. I am glad to have the time to shop and cook...it does make it easier to eat well when not rushed or short on time.
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Post by Holly Gail on Apr 24, 2024 12:48:42 GMT
Sorry, friends. I've been over-my-head busy the last few days. I loved Monday's suggestions (and most of your responses to them) and am still considering many of yesterday's. Will BBL to respond to today's.
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Post by cherryt38 on Apr 24, 2024 16:13:25 GMT
13. Invest in some fly AF workout gear.
*I don't do much but walk and do exercises inside or outside in the summer, so I don't need any special gear. I just wear whatever I'm wearing. I don't do anything fast or hard, although I do walk fast on the treadmill downstairs, and the elliptical. Those I use mostly in the winter, and I don't walk outside either in the winter.
14. Create a morning routine that will set you up for a day of healthy choices.
* I do try to do that, but I got pretty lax this winter. Now I'm starting to bear down on it this spring.
15. Eat a serving of green vegetables three times a day.
* I try to eat spinach and broccoli often, but it is no where near 3 times a day. Occasionally I'll have something with spinach in it for breakfast, but I'm lucky to have it maybe one other time in the day, or even 3 times a week.
16. Add minimally processed plant-based foods to your diet.
* I do eat lots of those foods and it is part of my regular diet. I eat lots of vegetables at my meals, usually cooked unless I'm having a salad.
17. Make it so that if you want sugary stuff or packaged snacks, you have to really go out of your way to get them.
* I always keep treats in the freezer in the basement so I have to really think before I decide to go down and get one. These include purchased as well as homemade baked goods. The only exception is my home baked bread. I keep it in the freezer upstairs as I usually have a slice every day. I finally got an order of wheat gluten, so today I'll bake a loaf of bread. In the meantime I've had purchased bread which I also keep in the freezer upstairs.
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