How I continue to eat healthy

[Evelyn071392]

I know it's hard changing your eating habits and getting in shape when you've never been in shape. I've been there. A lot of people been there. Sometimes we wanna have a little cheat and a little is ok. You gotta reward yourself sometimes (: Whenever I wanna reward myself like having a slice of cheesecake, I just look up a clean cheesecake recepie because I've become very careful with what I'm eating.

When it comes to grocery shopping, I stay clear of the middle section of the store. I always buy food near the walls of the store like the dairy, eggs, veggie and fruit section. Try to always buy fresh food. The middle section of the store is full of junk food and I always stay clear of there.

When you're on a budget, it can be hard buying healthy food. BUT it's worth it!! Invest in your health. People put insurance on their cell phones, computers, car, houses, but don't invest in their health. There are so many specials out there for healthy food. There are store ads with specials like Fry's Food, Albertsons, and so on. Right now berries and watermelons are on special so that's what I'm stocking up on. (: If you have the ads of other stores, but Walmart is closer, go to Walmart. Take that ad and buy the food there at Walmart. Buy the food that's in season to save money as well. 

Finding friends and family members that support you is better. ❤️ Eat well and have fun!! (:

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[SunsetRunner]

Amen - in a non-religious sort of way ...

[Evelyn071392]

I totally agree! (: How is the aria scale working for you? Looks really cool. How long have you been a 5km/10km runner? Any tips for newbies?(:

[SunsetRunner · Accepted solution]

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@Evelyn071392 wrote:

I totally agree! (: How is the aria scale working for you? Looks really cool. How long have you been a 5km/10km runner? Any tips for newbies?(:

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OK, since you asked ...

The aria scale provides some useful information (and motivation for some, but I don't need it).

Once I completed University and Law, and had 3 children (well, I didn't have them, but helped),

by age 38, I was a 3 pack a day smoker and weighed 240 lbs. Something needed to be done.

I bought a book called "The Pritikin Promise" (available cheap, in softcover, on Amazon).

In 2 yrs. became a competitive 160 lb. 5km. runner (and sometimes 10km. and marathons),

and have been doing that since 1982. Buy the book, read it and follow it, it's real science.

[HelenaFitbit · Accepted solution]

Thank you for joining us @Evelyn071392! Those tips are great and I'm sure we can all find them useful. 

Eating better is not about running to a super expensive market and buying organic, grass fed, free trade, non gmo, raw, vegan, low carb, no gluten, etc. That's why it feels like something impossible to begin! We can all make small tweaks day by day that will add up to a better health. 

[Evelyn071392]

@SunsetRunner Thanks for the recommendation. I'll gladly check it out (:

[Evelyn071392]

@HelenaFitbit I agree with you. buying organic, grass fed, free trade, non gmo, raw, vegan, low carb, no gluten, etc" are great to consider. Some people can't tolerate gluten, some people are vegan, etc. So there's always plenty of options out there for everyone. (: Find what works for you (: Baby steps is the way to go (: experiment with foods you like, find new recipes, etc to change it up (:

[SunsetRunner · Accepted solution]

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@Evelyn071392 wrote:
@HelenaFitbit I agree with you. buying organic, grass fed, free trade, nongmo, raw, vegan, lowcarb, no gluten, etc" are great to consider. Some people can't tolerate gluten, some people are vegan, etc. So there's always plenty of options out there for everyone. (: Find what works for you (: Baby steps is the way to go (: experiment with foods you like, find new recipes, etc to change it up (:

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You're letting yourself "off the hook", and giving yourself permission to fail.

It's not "baby steps", but firm commitment to change, and decisive action.

[Evelyn071392]

@SunsetRunner That's another way to look at it.

[SunsetRunner]

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@Evelyn071392 wrote:
@SunsetRunner That's another way to look at it.

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Not comfortable, but it's the only way to look at it, if you are planning on any success.

The only "small step" is the one that starts your walk, followed quickly by another.

[pdeverak]

Nice tips!  Especially the one about letting yourself indulge, but in a smart way.

[Yvetteb]

Good tips! What helps for me is not to forbid anything, because then I constantely think about it and want to eat it. Sometimes I eat unhealthy, but mostly I eat a healthier version of the dish. I know that some unhealthy foods upset my stomach, so I can easily choose not to eat them!