How to eat healthier by Mera004

"So integrated into my lifestyle that I didn't even realize it."

How I did it: I don't know how to explain it.  I just tried to start thinking more about what I need to eat more or less of and followed it.  I eat salad almost every day, even if it's with dressing (and I try not to drench it in the dressing).  I often eat fruit as snacks/desserts (sometimes with peanut butter or something like that).  I don't eat "junk food" every day and try to go for healthier snacks, but I do indulge in "junk food" every now and then.  I don't think I could live my life without ice cream once in awhile, haha... 

I also completely stopped drinking soda (not even diet or zero-calorie sodas), and now I don't even like it.  Even at BBQ's or parties or something, I go for water or juice instead.  :)  

Lessons & tips: Be more conscious of what you eat now and how you can change it, even in small or simple ways.  Make small goals for yourself to start you off.  

For instance, I started by giving up soda completely.  Sometimes it was difficult to turn it down when it was available, but after awhile, you just get used to it and forget about it. 

It doesn't hurt to occasionally eat what is considered unhealthy, but the key is not to eat unhealthy food every day.   
Other little tips:
  • Try whole wheat bread instead of white bread
  • If you drink whole milk, try 2%.  You almost can't tell the difference (I didn't).   
  •  Don't eat after 9 pm (or at least a couple hours before you sleep), until you wake up in the morning for breakfast, that is.  
  • Eat 3 square meals a day.  I'm sure you hear this all the time, but it's true that breakfast is super important.  
  • When eating snacks, don't eat a lot.  They're snacks, not meals.   

I hope these help.  :)   

Resources: I guess the Food Pyramid helps (it gives you an idea of how much fruits, vegetables, or whatever else you should be eating per day).  

I actually used The Daily Plate (http://www.thedailyplate.com/)  for awhile.  I eventually got tired of using it every day, but it might work for you, so give it a try.  And even if you don't stick to it, it really makes you more conscious of your eating habits.  :)  


 

May 23, 2009, 02:41PM PDT | 0 comments | 1 cheer


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