almost back from the holidays...

Just a quick post before we go GUN-HO again with a NEW YEAR!

Who's going to make "NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS"?? Almost every year we make them but 30-60-90 days into the new year.... we can't remember what we promised.

Here are a few tips to help you with one resolution that almost everyone makes: "I'M GOING TO LOSE WEIGHT THIS YEAR"

1. Keep an honest FOOD JOURNAL! - Write down everything you eat, keep a little notebook with you and every time you put something in your mouth....WRITE IT DOWN!
   
   
2. Limit high-fat foods to 1 per week - if your diet consist of high fat foods 5-6 times a week, cut it back by one each week. This will be less shocking to your lifestyle and you'll be more likely to stick with it.
   
   
3. Sign up for healthy e-newsletters. - they will keep you in check and motivated. Prevention has several for different interest. www.prevention.com
   
   
4. Make a low-fat/low-calorie dinner once a week and take the left overs for lunch the next day. You can cut calories and keep portions in check.
   
   
5. Eat fruit...skip the juices! It's better for your body and waistline.
   
   
6. Prevent weight gain with more sleep. Try to make a habit of turning in early once or twice a week.... and make that once or twice DURING the week.