Good health has become one of the first wishes everyone shares on their list of New Year’s resolutions and for good reason. Most of us have indulged ourselves in chocolate, butter and god knows what other goodies that make our mouths drool with our own childhood memories. While these mouth-watering delights support the spirit of the season, they don’t serve our waistlines or our overall sense of well-being. However, don’t guilt a single moment of our precious life and instead let’s find a way to get back in shape after the holidays with joy, fun and creativity!
Here are 3 tips to take a healthy lifestyle with you for the next 365 days!
{Structure of French Eating Habits}
The French love food which seems to work when it comes to a healthy lifestyle. Even though butter, chocolate and bread are an essential part of our daily routine, somehow they also work year-round. How to set up a French day maybe that works really well. Here is a bit of wisdom with which we French compose our daily eating habits. Breakfast: Eat like a King. Lunch: Eat like a Prince. Dinner: Eat like a Poor.
{Food for the body is mind for the mind}
Food is a source of energy for our bodies just as thoughts are fuel for thoughts. What you feed your body will determine what your body looks like and how it feels. Be selective with your food not because of how much it costs or how fast you can get it, but more so how nutritious for body/mind and spirit it really is. Who do you want can be seen on your plate. Choose health. Choose welfare. Life choices.
{Size matters, Diversity Answers}
Common sense “size matters” applies to food and health and to be creative in the ways we choose to care for our bodies and our lives. As a French person I had never heard of “portion control” but more than that I know the diversity of food. The most amazing thing about living here in Austin is the variety of food available at every grocery store. Learn to diversify your plate by bringing new vegetables, tasting new spices, cooking new recipes, sharing new dishes. Dare to come up with new and inviting innovative ways to take over our eating habits means rejecting boredom and yes to building a healthy lifestyle.
