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015 What to Do on Bad Days…

When working towards a health goal it’s exciting when you fit into a size smaller or you’re able to do more push-ups than before…but what about the in-between times? How does one stay motivated? Author James Clear once asked an accomplished trainer who had worked with Olympians the same question. The man responded, “At someContinue reading “015 What to Do on Bad Days…”

014 Start Small, Go Big

You want to do big things, great things. And why not?! Other people do it, other people have done it, why not you? You can. You will. But start small. It his book Atomic Habits, James Clear writes one of the keys to a consistent effective habit is to “make it easy.” Since starting toContinue reading “014 Start Small, Go Big”

013 [Food] Transmogrification (Thanks Calvin)

Change the Food’s Form—Slice it, Modify it, Blend it, Squeeze it Slice the Apple Not long ago I had a discussion with my dad about nutrition. He shared that he liked apples but didn’t eat them unless they were cut up. He’s not one to rip into an apple without it first being sliced. RemoveContinue reading “013 [Food] Transmogrification (Thanks Calvin)”

012 Super-fridge, Revisited

This week I experimented with BJ Fogg’s “Super-fridge” idea. (Fogg authored the book Tiny Habits; “super-fridge” refers to once a week shopping, preparing, and stocking one’s fridge full of nutritious and delicious foods. One may eat as much as he/she wishes but only from the fridge.) This concept, tried in a small way, may significantlyContinue reading “012 Super-fridge, Revisited”

010 When you feel full, say it out loud—“I am full.”

At a work lunch two days ago a woman in my group filled her plate with Thanksgiving meal—turkey, ham, potatoes, etc.—enjoyed it, ate not fast/ not slowly, then at a point pronounced, “I am full.” Even though she still had food on her plate (and there was plenty more at the serving table) she hadContinue reading “010 When you feel full, say it out loud—“I am full.””

009 Where will it lead?

Dallin Oaks, a former university president, state Supreme Court Justice, now global church leader taught, “We make countless choices in life, some large and some seemingly small. Looking back, we can see what a great difference some of our choices made in our lives. We make better choices/decisions if we look at the alternatives andContinue reading “009 Where will it lead?”

008 Where Do Bread and Other Carbohydrates Fit In? Do this.

How do you choose your bread? Pasta? Cereal? Rice? The Whole Grains Council purports, “Studies show that eating whole grains instead of refined grains lowers the risk of many chronic diseases. While benefits are greatest with at least 3 servings daily, some studies show reduced risks from as little as one serving daily. The message:Continue reading “008 Where Do Bread and Other Carbohydrates Fit In? Do this.”

007 What’s In Your Fridge?

BJ Fogg, author of Tiny Habits, shares that when doing the weekly grocery shopping he and his partner create a “super fridge” every week. The rule is they can eat as much and as frequently as they wish from the food in the fridge. It works because the fridge is only full of nutritious foodsContinue reading “007 What’s In Your Fridge?”

006 Eat more apples—without breaking a sweat

James Clear, author of Atomic Habits, tells the story of learning to eat apples. He noticed he would buy apples and put them in his fridge’s crisper then forget about them. By the time he reached for one the lot had spoiled. So…next time he placed the apples in a large fruit bowl in aContinue reading “006 Eat more apples—without breaking a sweat”