Thursday, January 22, 2009

Secret #3 Rejoice in Fresh New Tastes

If you are writing down your foods now, you'll probably notice that you tend to eat the same foods over and over. That's pretty typical of most people. But if you try new things you'll soon find eating well isn't so hard after all. Here's how... every time you go to the grocery, try a new vegetable, look up some recipes & see if you like it. Next try out some new whole grain or healthier grain products, like spinach pasta and old-fashioned oatmeal. For virtually every fatty, sugary, high-calorie meal or food item, there is a healthier, lower-calorie option. you just have to shop around and not be afraid to try new things. Don't let one bad veggie turn you off, keep trying new ones. Try new fruits too. Try different cuts and kinds of chicken and fish. Try replacing beef-centered meals with leaner cuts of meat. Test out lower-fat versions of milk and cheese. Try soy milks as well. As you find new meals and foods you love, drop old standards that are less healthy from your meat rotation.

PS come do Pilates tonight with Megan at 5:00!

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