Live It, Don't Diet

8 Good Health Habits

Remember to work in the eight good health habits as you eat your points during the day and the week. While not critical to the plan, they will enhance and make you more successful when losing weight and making choices.

1. Protein - try to work in some protein during the day. Lean meats and fish are the best. Protein typically keeps you fuller for longer, but will be higher in point values.
2. Make it whole grains - whole grains are better for digestion and keeping your innards healthy. Again, whole grains will typically take longer to digest and be lower in point values because of the high fiber.
3. Water - get in 6-8 servings of water a day. One of the servings can be milk, and you can get another from caffeine-free coffee or tea.
4. Healthy Oils - there are, believe it or not, healthy oils you should try to work into your daily eating. Olive, and Canola oil are examples.
5. Fruits and Vegetables - Try and get in five servings of fruits and veggies. Most veggies are free, and you know my view on fruits.
6. 2 Milk - try and get in two servings of milk. This can be from milk, yogurt, cheese, and even ice cream. Granted there's a lot of points, but ice cream will count.
7. Limit sugar and booze - I think this is pretty self explanatory
8. Take a multi vitamin to supplement your intake that you might be missing.

posted by Snowman @ 6:55 AM