I do believe in
being healthy. Eating right as much as possible, and exercising. Not just trying to get a certain weight, or counting calories. I am glad if counting works for you, but it just makes me tired! Keep in mind we all have genetics, and other things that make us who we are, our size, and our build.
For those of you who know me well, you are accustomed to seeing me eat healthy most of the time. I still get the occasional "What is that you are drinking?" question as I did while working a couple of weekends ago at an event.
While I certainly do not claim to be the most fit or healthiest person around, I have had several ask me what I do, or what I eat....so here it goes!
1). We (my husband cooks too!) cook from scratch a good bit, and limit processed food with exception of weekly pizza (a yummy healthy spinach pizza most of the time) or special occasion homemade corndogs. There have been occasional frozen fish fillets and mac & cheese lately, as things have been busy!
2). I cut out high fructose corn syrup from our kitchen a couple of years ago.
3). I started eating/buying organic as much as possible at least 3-4 years ago.
4). I drink mainly unsweetened green tea (that is unsweet with no type of sweetener). That is the mystery drink I carry around: ) Most of the time it is diluted except for one stronger cup in morning. Spearmint tea is another favorite.
5). I love whole grain Ezekiel sprouted chicken wraps I make at home with plenty of cumin and avocado. Spinach salads with avocado, nuts or seeds are yummy.
6). Bananas are a staple at our house, as are organic apples, and seasonal fruit, and carrot sticks. I eat at least one banana daily, and always carry an apple, banana, and a healthy snack from home when working away from the office, and keep healthy options at the office...including the almond butter in my desk!
7). I love dark chocolate, but have to watch my portions. There have been a couple of days lately that I have had what I call antioxidants, protein, and potassium for breakfast (dark chocolate, almond butter, and banana)! Most of the time, it is oatmeal (the plain kind with cinnamon added at home), and an egg. Try an egg with rosemary, oregano and pepperjack cheese....so much better.
8). Smoothies have been a frequent must-have lately. Whey protein smoothies after workouts, and sometimes for breakfast. I like almond butter, banana, and tiny bit of chocolate (surprise!) or another favorite is mixed berry. My hubby and I have been consuming lots of frozen blueberries in smoothies lately. With all that I have on my mind and "plate" lately, the blueberries are good to have for memory.
9). I eat those desserts that I really love, like brownies or something homemade by my mom! Something really good and chocolate. I finally learned not to eat everything sweet, but it took me awhile.
10). I love to bake at home with my kids. Healthy cookies with two or three kinds of chocolate chips, but with oatmeal, omega from chia seeds are yummy. Another favorite is sometimes gluten-free, banana muffins with tiny chocolate chips....a recipe passed down from my mom-in-law, and her good friend, Julie.
and lastly....I enjoy what I eat! If it does not taste good, but is healthy, that doesn't make me happy. And it sure doesn't make my kids happy. My husband and kids have gone through some trial and error with me on this. But I have nailed down some favorites that are tasty and healthier than what you buy elsewhere....and that makes me happy!
Wishing you health and yummy food,
Traci
