Secrets of Success

Food is Fuel

Think of food as fuel and that will change how you eat. If you need fuel to run a race, you certainly wouldn't go for a cupcake that day. You'd need the proper carbs to make it through the run.

getting in enough fruit

I make a point of having 1/2 orange and 1/2 apple with each breakfast. Or I cut fruit into oatmeal. I like fruit but find it hard to get in 3 or more servings per day. When I start with fruit in the morning, it motivates me to eat smart rest of day.

have a good breakfast

besides starting your day off great you also get energy and give your body something to "work on." try it!!!

Thinking about food

Think about what you should eat, and not so much about what you shouldn't eat.....

Homemade Soup

Homemade soup:- My DH & I regularly make large batches of soup (approx 12 portions) and freeze. Not only is it cheaper than shop bought soup, you know exactly what & how much has gone into it, you can use up all the left over fruit, veg & salad in your kitchen, it tastes good & it is a lot healthier

Planning Your Meals

Developing a written meal plan which I follow every week is very helpful. I eat the same thing every Monday as I eat every other Monday, the same thing every Tuesday, etc. I develop special plans for days that occur regularly but not weekly. The plan is posted on the refrigerator.

I Love Crockpot Meals

Using my crockpot helps me on a healthy track and also keeps me from getting stressed out about dinner.

Sugar

I know this is not healthy to love sugar so much. I just wish I didnt. I bet most of my calories come from sugar. I am trying though. I eat sugar free mints whenever I can now.

Nutrition Tracking

Using the nutrition tracker is an absolutely vital component of my healthy lifestyle. Calories are important but also being able to keep an eye on the differing levels of nutrients is a fantastic tool for ensuring healthy outcomes.

Portion Out my meals

I would fix batches of pasta or stew with vegies and portion into 1 cup bowls...I would freeze until ready to pack my lunch before going to work.