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

Before COVID I had a weekly routine - I went to line dancing class on Monday, Chair Yoga on Tuesday, and Zumba Gold on Wednesday and made a grocery stop. Now I order my groceries from a meal kit service which limits portions and prevents me from purchasing unhealthy "snack attack" items. I have replaced my in person classes with online and streaming options. Still, I have gained and now am introducing walking since the weather has improved.

Well, my plate is full of greens and fish and desert is Fruit. Word to the wise I also exercise 30 minuets to 1 hour a day. That’s a great way to complete your Plate

Since my husband has serious cardiac issues we have begun a very low sodium diet which means we do a lot of cooking with fresh ingredients, no prepared foods, lots of fruits and vegetables. We've bought many recipe books and watch lots of cooking shows to learn how to cook and eat better. We also work out 4-5 days a week.

Terri:

I've been eating more fresh fruits & vegetables since they've been given & more salad (vegetable) its like a treat along with more yogurt & granola. I even got to make fresh cranberry sauce after the end of the year events.

Stay Healthy!!!

I’ve been all about making sure I get my 8 glasses of water daily. I find I feel fuller and snack less. 

I include some sort of raw produce with every meal.....as a side dish, but it must be uncooked.

I am 3 weeks plus doing no sugar and almost no carbs. 

Simply limiting quantity of food at meals, looking at better foods (whole grain / sprouted breads), maintaining a time window (8 hours) for eating meals, and an increased activity level (brisk walks, AARP workouts, and small exercise sessions for toning (weights, sit-ups, push-ups)).

The activity aspect helps the eating aspect by allowing me to feel energized, do not have desire to snack, and small yet steady weight loss promotes continued improvements on eating, exercising, and health (both mental and physical health).

trying to eat less of everything