Small Steps for Success

With the start of the New Year, many people will be making their New Year Revolution. Being more physically active, losing weight, and getting “healthy” are pretty popular resolutions among Americans. You may notice that as a result fitness centers are jam-packed, and grocery store carts are being packed to the max with fresh fruits and vegetables. But for many, this new resolution only lasts for a short while. If you are one who does stick to your goals, you will see that by the end of February the gym isn’t as busy, and the grocery carts you walk by have more of the cookies and chips and less produce. This year try taking smaller steps to help you stick to your resolution. Instead of starting off the year with a completely different lifestyle you are accustomed to, try making just one or two small changes. After those new changes become habits, make another small change. Before you know it, your “new changes” will become habits, and your New Year Resolution will no longer be a “resolution”, but a “lifestyle”!

Check out the Today Show’s, Joy Bauer, tips and tricks for making small changes towards your New Year Resolution:

http://todayhealth.today.com/_news/2012/12/28/16216297-make-your-new-years-resolution-stick-think-small?lite

A New Year Means A New Resolution…This Year Make It SMART!

Does it seem like every January 1st your making a new goal for the year, but by February 1st it’s forgotten or ” failed”? That’s probably because your goals and resolutions are not realistic. This year set a goal and reach it! The key is setting a “SMART” goal:

Specific: Instead of “I will lose weight” or “I will exercise” set specific goals like “I will lose 20lbs” or “I will exercise 3 days a week” . Use ” who, what,where, when” to help set goals.

Measurable: Establish a way to monitor your progress. Ask yourself questions like “how much”, “how many” and “how will I know I reached my goal” to make sure it is measurable.

Attainable: Set a goal that really means something to you. When you have certain values, attitudes and beliefs about the outcome of your goal, you are more likely to have the confidence and will power to achieve it.

Realistic: Set a goal that is actually possible to reach. Instead of “I will lose 100lbs in 6 months”, try a more realistic goal like “I will lose 1 lb a week”. Instead of going from no exercise to a goal of exercising an hour everyday, try a goal like 3-4 days per week. If you set a goal too high, you are more likely to struggle with it, and therefore more likely to give up.

Timely: Establish a time frame for your goal. When you set a time frame, you are more likely to make actions to help meet your goal. If you simply say ” I will lose 50 lbs” , there is no set date. If you change it to “I will lose 50lbs by December 31st” you are more likely to get going!

Let 2013 be the year you make a goal or resolution and stick to it! Just remember to make it “SMART”!

Tis the Season for Holiday Cheer!

With so many holiday parties and activities this time of year, it’s easy to let your waist wander. Check out this link below for some more tips and tricks to help keep the weight from adding on!

http://www.palmbeachdailynews.com/news/news/national/for-the-holidays-spread-mirth-not-girth/nTSpT/

Crispy and Crunchy Kale Chips…Get your Crunch On!

On December 11, 2012
By Lindsay
In Appetizers, Diabetes, Gluten-Free, Nutrition Education, Quick and Easy, Recipes, Salad/Vegetables, Sides, Vegetarian
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These kale chips are super easy and and a much healthier choice than classic potato chips!

Crispy Crunchy Kale Chips

Print recipe

Serves	4 (2 cup servings
Prep time	25 minutes
Cook time	25 minutes
Total time	50 minutes
Meal type	Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Misc	Child Friendly, Pre-preparable
Website	eatingwell.com

These kale chips are a great healthy and quick snack!

Ingredients

1 large bunch kale (~16 cups), with stems removed and leaves torn
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

Step 1
Place oven racks in upper third. Preheat oven to 400F.
Step 2
Dry kale as thoroughly as possible using a paper towel. Add to a large bowl and drizzle with olive oil and salt. Mix well, massaging oil into kale to make sure it is all covered. Spread kale on baking sheet, making sure it is not overlapping.
Step 3
Bake until crisp, about 8-12 minutes, rotating pans once during.

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Colorado…the least obese and least sedentary State!

According to news from ABC, Colorado takes the lead of all 50 states for having the fewest people considered obese, as well as the least amount of sedentary folk. Vermont, the great Green Mountain State, ranks number one for the overall most healthy state. Colorado’s not too far behind, taking 11th place for the overall most healthy state. Check out this link below for more details…Rock on CO!

http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/health/2012/12/11/vermont-tops-list-of-healthiest-states/