| In my last blog post, I talked about detoxing. Today I’m going to continue with some ideas for you to just start taking steps that will increase your health. You can apply this as a 4 Day Jumpstart, or you could work to apply one concept per week and build on that. Day 1 or Week 1: Get rid of all extra sugar. I’m talking about things like cookies, cereal, ketchup, flavored yogurts, along with sugary drinks like soda, juice and alcohol. Walk 10 minutes after every meal, or most meals to get you started exercising. Day 2 or Week 2: Continue without added sugars. Keep walking 10 minutes after meals Double up on your fruits and vegetables (swap starches like rice or pasta for another vegetable or piece of fruit Amp up flavor in your foods with spices and herbs Day 3 or Week 3: Still no extra sugar Keep walking 10 minutes after meals Keep eating more fruits and vegetables Try more herbs and spices Drink your meals for one day this week with healthy choices – like a protein based smoothie for breakfast, a bone broth based vegetable soup for lunch, and a salad and hearty soup or stew for dinner Day 4 or Week 4: Still no extra sugar Keep walking 10 minutes after meals Keep eating more fruits and veggies Keep experimenting with herbs and spices Try a meat free dinner. I’ve done Meat-Free Mondays in the past where I’d make a split pea or veggie based soup. While protein is important, meatless now and again is easier on your digestion. This can also help you learn to eat appropriate portions of meat at meals as most over consume all food. The goal is learning to change little by little, which makes a healthy lifestyle much more likely to become a habit. Let me know if you try this and how it went. Have a great, happy, healthy and intentional day! *** Be Still and Know ** |
