Small changes everyday can have a big impact on your weight, blood sugar and overall health!
- Switch to unsweetened beverage choices.
- Increase your water intake. Decrease caffeine.
- Start reading food labels.
- Switch to whole grain carbohydrates and look for foods with the first ingredient listed as whole grain or whole wheat.
- Eat LESS processed carbohydrates (white flour, sugar) each day.
- Increase PROTEIN intake, especially at breakfast.
- Start to weigh and measure foods.
- Journal intake. Be accountable.
- Start moving. Talk with your physician first. Start small.
- Eat at least 1 serving of fruit and veggies per day. Goal 5+/day.
- Decrease portion sizes of salty and sweet snacks.
- Keep empty calorie intake to <200 calories per day.
- Limit artificial sweetener use.
- Be mindful when eating. Find out why you are eating.
- SLOW DOWN…eat meals over 20 minutes.
- Don’t give up! When things get tough, remember that small changes will give you big results and you CAN do it!!
Chicken Barley Soup
This recipe is cool and refreshing, and perfect for any time of the year.