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Hostess Rise'
Board Administrator
Username: Rise
Post Number: 15658
Registered: 05-2003
| | Posted on Saturday, February 05, 2011 - 08:31 pm: | 
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21 ways to feel good about yourself
http://www.wisebrain.org/worthtools.pdf
check this out. If you cannot read this page let me know.
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Rita
Forum Leader
Username: Rita
Post Number: 578
Registered: 06-2003
| | Posted on Saturday, February 05, 2011 - 11:30 pm: |
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Today I had cabin fever. the all work and no fun feeling, it is the winter and So much of it here.
So I went to the food store and CVS----oh what fun LOL.
I wanted to do something fun and move so I put music on and danced around and sang while I cooked. Then I sat down with the music still on and wrote some Valentines Cards. Now I am both happy and tired. Cabin fever gone! 
When in a funk do something good for you and someone else, it always works for me to feel good.
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anderson111
Member
Username: Anderson111
Post Number: 17
Registered: 02-2011
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 06, 2011 - 01:53 am: |
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1. Keep your balance. The experts say you need at least 40 different nutrients for good health.
Try and eat a variety of foods most days. Include fruit, vegetables, nuts, legumes (such as
dried peas, beans and lentils), wholegrain cereals, lean meat, skinless chicken, fish and low
fat dairy products.
2. Enjoy food. Remember to enjoy what you are eating. It’s important to be aware of what goes
into each meal. Slow down and savour every bite.
3. Bigger is not better. When meal size upgrades are offered at your local fast food outlet, stick
with the regular size.
4. Have a healthy breakfast. Build a breakfast around fruit, low sugar cereals, porridge, rice,
wholegrain breads, English muffins, bagels, smoothies, yoghurt and baked beans.
5. Keep it interesting. Food doesn’t have to be boring. Try wraps and rice cakes, crispbreads
and chapattis, tortillas, naan and corn cakes and, as an alternative to white breads, consider
sourdough, multigrain, rye bread, pocket bread and fruit bread.
6. Not mad about meat? Enjoy some of these other foods daily for a balanced diet: Dried peas
or beans such as chick peas, baked beans, kidney beans, lentils and tofu.
7. Go easy on supplements. With the right variety of foods, you won’t need vitamin and mineral
supplements or body building powders.
8. Be lean with meat. Choose lean meats, fish and skinless chicken in place of sausages and
processed meats.
9. Choose low fat dairy. Make low fat milks, yoghurts and cheeses your choice every time.
Or consider the non-dairy alternatives such as calcium fortified soy milk. Salmon with bones,
almonds, baked beans and broccoli are also good sources of calcium.
10. Get out of food ruts. Avoid ordering the same foods at lunch or only eating your favourite
foods.
11. Think twice about takeaway. There are heaps of healthy takeaway options to choose from.
Try sushi and pita wraps, falafels, steamed rice with vegetables, baked potatoes, souvlaki,
kebabs, vegetable or seafood pizzas, tabouli, skinless chicken, grilled fish and steamed dim
sims. Healthy desserts include fruit salad or a fruit smoothie.
12. Listen to your stomach. Eat until you’ve had enough, not till you’re full. Your stomach will let
you know the difference.
13. Avoid comfort eating. Notice if you’re eating simply because you’re bored, sad or lonely.
These can lead to unhealthy eating habits later in life.
14. Cut out TV dinners. Try to reduce the number of meals you eat in front of the television
or computer screen.
15. Make a plan. Decide what you’re going to do and organise an achievable eating plan.
Be prepared for times when there are no healthy food choices.
16. Be colourful. When you eat fruit and vegetables, look for a variety of colours at every serving
including yellow, orange, green, purple and red, such as capsicum, berries, eggplant, sweet
potato, tomatoes, plums, berries, mangoes and melons.
17. Go for healthy snacks. Snacks between meals are okay but keep them healthy. Grab a piece
of fruit or a tub of low fat yoghurt, tin of tuna, nuts and dried fruit, sandwiches and low fat
cheese.
18. Go for whole fruits. You’re better off choosing a piece of fruit over a fruit drink as many
drinks contain sugar and other additives.
19. Double up on vegetables. Have extra serves of veggies, especially if they’re raw, steamed
or baked.
20. Hydrate with H2O. Drink water as your first option before reaching for juices, soft drinks,
alcohol and energy drinks.
21. Keep a water bottle. Keep a bottle or jug of water on your desk, or with you at all times
and remember to refill it often. |
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