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Filling Foods

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If you were to make a habit out of consuming filling foods primarily vs. empty calories, think of how much more satisfied you’d be and how much more likely your weight could be maintained.

I understand it’s much easier to say this than acting upon it if you don’t fully understand what a comprehensive “filling foods” list looks like.

Here are 16 filling foods ideas to get you started

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  1. Watermelon
  2. Apples
  3. Grapes
  4. (Really all fruits)
  5. Oatmeal
  6. Fish
  7. Eggs
  8. Lean Meats
  9. (Really protein in general)
  10. Air-popped popcorn
  11. Water
  12. Green vegetables: broccoli, spinach, lettuce, bok Choy
  13. (Really all vegetables)
  14. Soup, make it broth based
  15. Quinoa
  16. Rice

Tonight for dinner Ryan and I had cod with a mango-mint salsa and steamed Brussels sprouts with sea salt, basil and olive oil. All of those foods are filling and fantastic!And absolutely fantastic! It’s definitely a habit I can adopt for life!

Xox,
SKH

Goal 9 Tea

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Goal 9 Tea is part of my 2011 goals. 

Goal 9 Tea

I am starting a sipping tea habit stat for the New Year.

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According to Harvard Health, “Tea, especially green tea, is often said to be good for your health. Tea contains substances linked to a lower risk for heart disease, cancer, and diabetes.”

And here are the top 10 benefits of drinking tea, including things like keeping your smile bright and your immune system boosted.

I am looking forward to being healthier via tea while enjoying the simplicity, peacefulness, and happiness that warm cup delivers!

Goal #1: The Scale

Goal #2: Simplify – Get Rid of Things

Goal #3: Simplify – Food

Goal #4: Habit

Goal #5: Nothing Financial

Goal #6: Hydrate

Goal #7: Workout….but with Acceptance

Goal #8: Silence

By the way, click HERE to all the times I mention tea throughout this blog.

Xox,
SKH

Goal 6 Hydrate

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Seems so basic, yet most people are never properly hydrated (I’m also raising my hand). So goal 6 hydration is where it’s at.

The human body contains anywhere from 55% to 78% water depending on body size. (Wikipedia)

We need and depend on water. Water not only is essential for survival, but it also just helps the body move properly and filter everything through us.

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Three Months Gluten Free

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Today I am three months gluten free!

This is an extra-special day because not only have I made it to three months gluten free, but I have also marked Day 1 and done for my next 1/2 Marathon Training Program!

I had an amazing first run today! It’s awfully chilly and dreary in Minnesota, so I took my run to the treadmill today. And that’s okay because it was just 3 miles. I never went above 6.5mph, as I’m trying my best to be very careful with training this time. When training calls for 3 miles, I keep it at that. There are days when I’ll need to do hills, intervals, and long runs. Today was not one of them, so I didn’t try to make it one.

I have not run in about a month, so I was very happy with my energy and stats according to my Nike+ SportBand:

  • Total Distance: 3 miles
  • Total Time: 26:22
  • Pace: 8:46
  • Total Calories: 265

After my run, I “rewarded” myself with a delicious salad plump-full of Romaine lettuce, blueberries, turkey, carrots and Olive Oil. (ps. I do have Strength Training today, too. I will share that workout with you tomorrow!)

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I “rewarded” myself to month three gluten free by heading to get new running shoes and some BodyGlide yesterday! I have never used it before, but I heard it is miraculous. I obviously don’t need to use it while training in Minnesota right now, but I’d imagine that just as soon as I head back West I’ll be thankful I have it.

As for my new kicks, well I’ll present them to you tomorrow. I have two pairs I’m training with to prevent overuse on my favorites before the race! The only other thing I think I’ll need is my sassy “race day” outfit. Nothing flashy – just comfy, cute & extra light to make me fly.

But I have a long time to go before purchasing that! Tonight I’m just so thankful to be day one and done, and three months gluten free.

Xox,
SKH