Happy New Year! With apologies to Billy Idol, let me suggest a new framework for the most popular New Year’s Resolution - dieting. Instead of focusing on restricting calories, fats, carbs, or protein, why not focus on eating MORE fruits and veggies? We all know that a carrot is better for our bodies than a hot fudge sundae if we are trying to lose weight. But what happens when we tell ourselves “NO dessert” or “NO nachos and margaritas” or “NO ‘whatever’?” Well, I don’t know about you, but for me, the second I say “NO”, I immediate crave that item! And if I don’t crave it, at a minimum I will feel pathetic and deprived.
This year, set yourself up for success. Start with the simple goal of eating a minimum of five servings of fruits and vegetables per day. A serving is simply what will fit in your open, cupped hand, so a salad with a cup of lettuce, a handful of shredded carrots and a bunch of cherry tomatoes might be three servings. Add in a smoothie (typically made with a banana and some other fruit) and you’re already up to five servings for the day!
BOTTOM LINE: Push yourself to add more healthy foods to your diet, rather than restricting the less healthy choices. Before long, you’ll be filling up on fruits and vegetables and feeling fit!
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