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Stick to Healthy Eating All Week

Here are seven tips: ⁣ Write your menu somewhere you'll see it.⁣ A chalkboard or menu board in the kitchen, or other visible spot reminds the whole family what's for dinner. ⁣ You're less likely to ditch your healthy eating plan when it's front and center.⁣ ⁣ Grocery shop on Friday or Saturday.⁣ You'll have healthy options in the house all weekend.⁣ You'll have more time and energy to meal prep on Sunday.⁣ ⁣ Order groceries for pick-up or delivery.⁣ It's easier to stick to your list and avoid unhealthy temptations.⁣ You'll spend less money, and save time.⁣ ⁣ Plan 3 healthy meals for the week.⁣ 3 feels a lot less overwhelming when you're starting a new habit.⁣ Leftovers can fill in the rest of the week.⁣ ⁣ Cook your biggest recipe on Sunday or Monday.⁣ We tend to lose steam as the week goes on.⁣ Plan simple recipes for later in the week.⁣ ⁣ Make extra to have leftovers for lunch.⁣ Pick one or two larger recipes.⁣ Leftover chick...

Spring Cleaning My Nutrition

I know how to workout. I just don't know what to do in the kitchen. Sound familiar? I've exercised since little kid sports, and Jane Fonda on VHS. I've been running marathons since 2008. I've loved lifting weights since high school, and got into yoga 15 years ago. Nutrition? That's another story. My dad owned a restaurant, and he and my mom were both great cooks. My sister is a chef. It's in our blood to like good food. I've always loved learning about food, and trying new recipes. I cut out most processed foods years ago. In 2015, I learned which foods I was sensitive to and were wreaking havoc on my gut and skin. I worked hard to heal and feel better. Despite all of this, I still fumbled in the kitchen. How do I fuel my workouts? How do I eat to have energy all day? What do I eat so I'm not cranky when I pick my daughter up? What can I do about cravings? Am I eating enough veggies? How the heck can I have a full-time job, workout, start a c...