AARP Rewards Healthy Plate Contest, Week 1 May 3-9, 2021

I follow a Weight Watcher plan that focuses on more protein, less sugar and less fat.  I’ve lost over 50 lbs and was able to eliminate one prescription.  Plus I’m eating more vegetables and fruits which help deter many health issues.

I replace eggs with eggs whites and flaxseed meal for half of the butter in my muffin recipes. Muffins turn out tasty. 

I have many tricks when it comes to eating healthier.  One of the simplest for me is to try to avoid any food that has it's own commercial on television.  You know, like fast food and alcohol.

I find that I cannot have certain temptation foods in the house because when I am overly tired or upset I will seek out these foods.   We eat veggies and/or salads every day.   We never fry and use our gas grill or oven for cooking.  We eat fruits instead of fruit juices.

My doctor said that to lose weight, I should avoid carbs and dairy. So I will eat either Oikos Triple Zero yogurt or eggs for breakfast, nuts for a snack, maybe a protein smoothie for lunch, and whatever my fabulous husband prepares for dinner.

We've been using smaller plates and making sure that 3/4's of the plate is filled with vegetables.  It has definitely improved our diet 😊

Portion control and healthy choices. I eat lean protein and lots of fruits and vegetables.

My husband and I do everything we can to watch what we eat.

We go for long walks. Do everything we can to not eat out during the week, except on most weekends. We also make sure we are not only eating healthy but buying healthy at the same time. Any time we go to food pantries, we give out to our neighbors what we can't use or don't want.

My husband and I have been trying to improve our eating habits. We are trying to eat more slowly and focus on our food - practice mindful eating. Also, we try to drink a full glass of water before meals and continue to drink water during our meals.

I am a member of WW & had lost 75 lbs prior to Covid. I gained 22 lbs during Covid AFTER I returned to work. I learned I am a stress eater. I am having to give myself some self talks to keep myself on track & to work the program.