TOTD

Nutrition Tip of the Day
Take a Food Inventory
When I am stressed or have had a bad day, I have a horrible habit of turning to my pantry, where I find the most processed food available and scarf it down. To avoid the temptation to "scarf" things down, I have recently done a pantry overhaul. I went through my pantry and did an inventory of all the foods that were healthy, and those that often caused temptations in moments of weakness. I threw out some old Easter candy, M&M's from Christmas, and various other processed unhealthy foods. For me, this helps to insure that I will not fall prey to the temptations that the pantry will bring!

Exercise Tip of the Day
Take Consistent Baby Steps
I know that I have been giving a lot of information, and it may seem like what you are doing is not enough! But please remember that it is the small, consistent "baby" steps that matter. Since I know so much about exercise and physical fitness this is the hardest principle for me to put into action. No matter what level you are starting at, be proud of every step you accomplish! Don't compare yourself to anyone else because your body is going to respond differently to things than anyone else's body.

So keep everything in perspective. If you are just starting out, and have never worked out before, try walking 15 minutes a day, and then bump it up to 20 minutes, etc. If you are an avid exerciser your progression is going to look different. But, everyone can see great results if we stop comparing and start encouraging one another to get moving :)