Parks and Rec. - week 3

Hi LIFEstylers!

Are we having FUN yet?...The road to self mastery is always an adventure! This week we discussed WHAT to eat...We reviewed some of the latest food choices which help to maintain a healthy weight. Increasing 1) whole grains, 2) vegetables, 3) whole fruits and 4) legumes, beans, peas and lentils (soy). Dr. Niel Barnard has a number of publications on this topic: http://www.nealbarnard.org/pubs.htm

Remember healthy living is a process...Slow and steady wins the race!

As noted in the first session, I am not a dietitian, and if you wish further dietary information the free Dial a Dietitian is available at 1-800-667-3438.

Next week we will talk about HOW to eat.

Homework for week 3 included:

1) walking 10 minutes a day or 20 minutes every other day
2) deep breathing hourly, we discussed thinking of a focus word as you exhale like PEACE, POWER or STRENGTH.
3) we wanted to value your values, by choosing the top 5 values. As noted, there is no such thing as a right or wrong value. With behaviour change values become your "hot keys" for change!
4) food diary in advance, for one day plan your meals instead and eat to the schedule as much as possible. It appears a number of you have work situations which prohibit regular snacks. My challenge to you is to find a way to snack and do good work at the same time. It can be done! You are human.

Have a wonderful week.

Take care,
Dr.P