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Put some SPRING into your DAILY ROUTINE
In the final weeks of winter, we are on the countdown to being able to enjoy more of the outdoors and less of the coats, boots and bundles of warm layers. What does that mean? It means... We need to get ENERGIZED! Begin the process of digging yourself out from hibernation and add a brisk walk to your daily "to do list".
If you rise from the bed just 30 minutes earlier, you will be able to sneak in a quick walk around your neighborhood and allow the fitness to begin. The first week is the toughest but I promise you it will become a joy to your life and add a spring in your step!
Start out SLOW. Adding a 10 min walk if you are not already accustom to exercise.
WARM UP FIRST- do stretches and breathing exercises to start your engines
DRINK WATER
EAT something small but healthy to balance sugar levels and GO!
MEAL PLANNING
PRE-PLANNING = SAVING $ and SMART / HEALTHY EATING
Take a look in your refrigerator and make note of what you have. Consider making a casserole from the meat or vegetables in there as your base.
From this day forward- by producing a meal plan, you will make grocery shopping easier, food prep a piece a cake and healthy menus for you and your family. No one has to be on a diet, it is a matter of healthy choices and portion control. and having it ready to eat with ease.
STEP ONE -PLAN 6 MENUS using a few main choices that will be incorporated into redesigned meals. Use the GROCERY CIRCULARS as a menu planning guide
STEP TWO- PLAN LEFT OVERS if you take your lunch to work or stay at home during the days
STEP THREE- USE COUPONS to save money (coupon class coming)
STEP FOUR- considering investing in LIDDED GLASS containers and a SHRINK WRAP SYSTEM for freezing
Example:
Day 1- Baked ham- baked sweet potato- green beans - wheat bread - Sunday Sundae (ice cream scoop with toppings bar)
Day 2- (Cheese)burgers on bun - home made mac and cheese with ham cube casserole- steamed broccoli - gelatin with whipped topping
Day 3 -Sliced ham on whole grain bread - green bean casserole (from left over day 1) - cauliflower and broccoli medley with cheese sauce topping - simmered apples
Day 4- left over burgers topped with gravy(from day 2) (making Salisbury steak) steamed rice -glazed baby carrots - slice of pie
Day 5 -treat yourself out to a meal using a COUPON to have savings and beat the weekend rush - come home for home baked cake for dessert
Day 6- Pizza Party! Make your own with the family having a toppings bar -dough sticks dipped in pie filling squirt with icing
Day 7 using the ham bone that had the meat removed earlier in the week...(bone shrink wrapped or frozen) Make home made split pea soup and serve with a large bowl of mixed garden greens and 1/2 turkey wrap - home made oatmeal& rasin cookies
Quick grabs- celery, carrots, peppers, salad, fresh fruit, yogurt, cottage cheese, string cheese, eggs, polish sausage
By pre-planning you will be able to have a healthy meal, snack and dessert at your finger tips ready for your to whip several meals from a few staples on hand along with meats to recreate throughout the week.
Use GLASS storage in the refrigerator.
EAT leftovers or make only what you need for a meal - Wasting less = saving $$
USE a crock pot to have meals ready to eat on a busy day (sports or late work night)
consider a FREEZER MEAL / RECIPE swap with friends to get stocked and a taste from the usual plan