A healthy reminder plus a recipe

As 2025 is winding down. I have a difficult time believing these spring and summer months have gone so quickly.

Here are a few Fall reminders I hope you find to be useful.

Positive thoughts, positive actions= positive reactions.

This week since summer is wrapping up and there won’t be as many fresh fruit and vegetables to select I have decided to work at eating healthy meals.

I use these for a healthy snack.

I’ will try posting one healthy meal

as often as I can.

It’s just a suggestion to help anyone who wants to work on their health and lose a few unwanted pounds.

Porcupine meatballs

https://iliketobakeandcook.blogspot.com/2019/12/porcupine-meatballs.html

I don’t plan on being strict. I’m going to count calories. I did it before and I CAN do it again. I’m not giving up going out to eat either.

I occasionally like to do that but will avoid fast food restaurants if possible unless I can see something worthwhile and tasty.

I will continue to focus on portion control and no eating in between meals.

***This is tough one for me because I’m not a big meal eater and I snack in between. Of course my snacking is not healthy snacks so that has to change. No snacks at all is my goal. To eat More protein to fill me is.

By no means am I suggesting you join me but I welcome everyone. It’s about me and it can be about YOU.

I recently had my second knee replaced and am starting to feel better.

I belong to Silver sneakers and do my workout at home. It’s about 1/2 hour 5 days a week.

I also walk most days (weather permitting).

I will still post all of my YUMMY RECIPES because I intend on still making them but I will DEFINITELY be exercising portion control. I think most know what an average size meal should look like.

Note: ON TO EXERCISE. No pricey gyms are in my plan. Simple at home exercises(even chair exercise) will work. If you try to do too much you’ll get frustrated and lose interest. A good paced walk is a start. Weather permitting. A mall too is a good place to walk! (No shopping allowed) lol. Leave the shopping until you lose a few pounds.😃

****Also most IMPORTANT tell your DOCTOR/physician you are planning on doing the above and for obvious health reasons make sure he or she is ok with it.

PLEASE NOTE!!!! This is not a diet! THIS IS A LIFESTYLE CHANGE. Rome wasn’t built in a day to coin a phrase so take it slow. Inch by inch you and I will do it.

I know the first week will be the most difficult so allow for slip ups and look to me or anyone that will encourage and inspire you to reach your goal. Nay sayers are everywhere... avoid them!!! I have had people I am with say to my face when they see me eating healthy “what diet are you on”? It annoys me but I respond “I am not on a diet”! I’m Just trying to eat healthy .

If you have suggestions please comment . I appreciate a good piece of advice or suggestions and PLEASE post your pictures and or recipes.

Support is important so let’s support each other with this hopefully fun and not too serious getting “back on track “with good food choices.

Good luck and positive vibes being sent to you.

Productive and Postive Food Choices: Rosebud

Fall is around the corner and as much as I'll miss summer I do love fall. I have enjoyed the summer and much to my dismay gained a few extra pounds.  I'm not worrying about it but I am on track to shed them before I have to get into last years clothes.  It's not fun squeezing into those so tight pants. lol lol

 I posted this several years ago and I hope it's an inspiration to you if you like me slipped but are determined to get back with sensible eating.

I work hard at making conscious decisions about what I eat.  Sometimes I slip but I pick myself up and continue on the journey to stay healthy....while possibly shedding a few pounds.  :)


Yesterday was a very productive day in the kitchen as well as my starting to make some conscious health efforts. I started the day by thinking what I was going to do to make exercise and good eating a part of everyday. 

Rosebud!! to all those who will join me on this adventure.:). 

 I will still be posting recipes and photos as per usual but will incorporate some sort of exercise for me.  You may want to try something easy at the beginning.   Maybe I'll dance a bit in the kitchen while cooking lol. I think you know what I mean :) 

I'll leave you with this bit of advise I am going to work hard at accomplishing:

****Before I chose to put something in my mouth I'll either not do it or take a bite and give it to my hubby lol or discard it.  I don't know it that would work for you but I am going to try. I have been told the best taste and enjoyment is in the first bite. 

I'm off for a brief walk (starting slowly) and I bought 3# arm weights to do a few arm exercises.  Strength training is important for our bones... My personal choice is walking.  Short walks and increasing as time goes on.  Fall is a great time to walk.  Nature in progress..

p.s. These are only my "PERSONAL" suggestions.  I'm starting slowly and I still plan on baking and cooking per usual.  I'll just be conscious of what and how much I am eating.  

No diet products for me!   

Rosebud!

2/25/13
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