This week I want you to try something new every day. I am a firm believer that the TV is the biggest contributor to the obesity epidemic in the United States. I remember when I was a child, we weren’t even allowed in the house if the sun was out. We played from sun up to sun down. If we were hungry we could have any piece of fruit we wanted. We didn’t even have to ask. TV time was family time. It was a rare privilege. My mom would pop some air popped popcorn and we would sit down together to watch as a family. This week I want you to take it back to when you were a child and see you feel a little younger and carefree.
Monday- Most of us have the day off so let’s take advantage of it. Get outside and play. If you live in a warmer environment then go outside. Got to the park. Take the kids and ride bikes. Better yet. Play freeze tag. If you are in the North then use that snow for something. Make a snowman, go sledding have some fun.
Tuesday- Curb your fruit cravings by eating a piece of raw fruit every time you want something sweet. Apples, kiwi, oranges and berries are your best choices.
Wednesday- Turn off the TV and don’t turn it back on for 24 hours. Play a board game. Remember Monopoly? How about the Game of Life? Heck play charades.
Thursday- Go to www.cleaneatingmag.com and choose a recipe to try for dinner.
Friday- Instead of ordering pizza for pizza night, make your own. Load up on veggies and lean meats such as turkey sausage or even tofu.
Saturday- Get out of the house and go to a movie. Only instead of buying that nasty popcorn covered in lard pop your own and take it with you. I personally love steamed edamame.
Sunday- Plan your meals for the week. Get your grocery shopping done and prep your food. Being prepared and having a plan helps keep you on track to your goals.
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