Sneaky like that

As I was making my breakfast the other morning I relished how colorful my plate was. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day and since I'm on a mission to live healthier -- I make my breakfast count. 

A typical breakfast for me consists of: eggs, spelt toast, vegetables (broccoli, asparagus, spinach or cauliflower) and half of a grapefruit. By starting my morning with veggies and fruit I'm well on my way of getting my recommended servings in for the day. Yup, I'm sneaky like that.

I'm Worth It, You're Worth It!

There's no price tag on my health, my livelihood. My gym membership dues are a mandatory part of my budget. Working out makes me feel good.  Eating Cage Free 100% Vegetarian Fed Eggs is a must. They just taste better.

Last summer, I wrote a post "I'm Worth It." where I mentioned how my mother complained about me spending nearly $8.00 for asparagus. A similar situation occurred recently.  I had the pleasure of shopping with my friend's mother. I was  introducing her to some healthy items she could have on stock in her pantry and fridge to whip up healthy meals. Well, she was a little reluctant to spend on some of the items. We were shopping at Chuck's Produce  and they are a little upscale. So they will have some sales, but most things are a little spendy. The way I explained it to her was simple -- you're worth it. It's just a couple dollars more and the quality of these items are noticeable.  When you buy organic you can tell the difference. Organic food is better for you and it simply tastes better. She decided to splurge on some items that day that she would have normally not bought. Ha. She even went all out and bought an Organic salad dressing. So next time your conflicted about the price tag of your health - stop -- you're worth it!  

Eating Healthy Never Tasted So Good

Breakfast is served! Bye-bye traditional fat laden breakfast sandwich. Hello to this heart-healthy delicious alternative. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Make it count. Spelt toast with butter (real butter is good fat), two organic eggs, topped with asparagus. Served with chilled grapefruit. Let the day begin.

I'm Worth It!

The other day after Yoga class I was chatting with the instructor about this and that, and of course, my weight loss journey came up. I recalled the day I signed up at
24-Hour Fitness. I initially went in with the intention of only signing up for a 7-day trial pass. The friendly membership guy gave me a tour of the facility and details about being a member. It all sounded pretty good until he started talking about the monthly fee. Hmm…I thought to myself…I’m receiving unemployment and money is really tight. How could I justify adding another bill? As he carried on highlighting the benefits of being a member, I blocked out his words because I was only concentrating on how I would stretch my already stretched dollar. In a split second, my inner voice whispered to me – I’m worth it – I’m worth, $36 a month. For goodness sakes, this is about my health, my livelihood.

Since that day back in March “I’m Worth It” has become my personal motto. A couple of weeks ago I went grocery shopping and I bought two lbs. of asparagus, at $3.99 a lb. I was telling my mom about it and she moaned and groaned about me paying almost $8.00 for asparagus. Like I told her, I could easily spend that much, probably more on a good steak, a pound of Peet's coffee, etc. So I wanted the asparagus and I bought the asparagus. I’m worth it.

Eating healthy and living healthy have a higher price tag, but I’m not going to let the price tag stop me from taking care of myself. I’m worth every cent.

An American Classic Slims Down

Changing your eating habits doesn’t have to be boring. And, please never deprive yourself of good old classics – you don’t have to. Get creative. I did and the results…

Buns are overrated! A grilled portabella mushroom acts as a bun and holds this lean grass-fed ground beef burger. And, who needs French fries? Grilled asparagus lightly brushed with olive oil, garlic, and seasoned with a touch of salt, Tarragon, and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice. Eating healthy never tasted so good!