Experts believe it takes 21 days of consistent effort to form a habit. This could be true, but when it comes to truly making a healthy lifestyle change it takes about six months of consistent effort. Some people may get discouraged by that, but the reality is if you know that your behavior will take a while to change you can set goals to help you reach that and soon goals won't be needed and eating healthy and exercising will just be a part of who you are. So don't get discouraged when it feels like change will never happen. Just keep doing your best every day and don't beat yourself up when you have an unhealthy day.
A friend asked me for Easter basket gift ideas that aren't candy here is what I could come up: side walk chalk, play dough, kites, a new Sunday outfit, a religious piece of jewlery, something to add to your child's hobby, a book, music, a coupon book with fun places that just you and your child get to go together, a photo album of them with pictures of Christ reminding them why Christ is so important in their lives, a religious DVD.
I'm not totally against candy in Easter baskets, but I recommend making candy a smaller portion of what's in the basket.
For your dose of exercise today feel like a kid again and skip, yes, skip as high as you can and go for as long as you can. Go ahead and skip around the block it's super fun and you'll burn a lot of calories doing it.
Heidi's Version of a mini Reeses Peanut Butter Cup
Grab a small spoon
Put some real Peanut Butter (I use Adam's PB) on the spoon
Sprinkle it with semi-sweet chocolate chips
Then take small bites of this awesome yumminess (so you're mouth doesn't stick together) and then down 8 oz of low fat milk.
ENJOY!
Have a great Easter!
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