There is always so much talk about diets, low-fat, low-carb, sugar-free, gluten-free, that sometimes, I just want to take a knapsack full of food and escape to the nearest cave!
There is so much pressure to decide how to lose weight and when, that for those of us fighting the battle of the bulge, it can be a bit depressing. But alas, after clearing my mind over a cup of tea and oatmeal, I surmised that no matter how many preservative laden prepackaged foods are out there, it is my choice.
I choose to eat fresh, homemade food whenever possible. I choose to prepare and shop for raw ingredients. I choose to create delicious, whole foods from home.
Don't let the the pressure get to you. Wake up in the morning and make a pot of oatmeal or feast on a fresh fruit parfait with homemade granola. For a snack, sit down to an ounce of cheese with fresh fruit or a handful of carrot sticks and some hummus. Then, lunch on a fresh salad with lots of colorful veggies and a lemon herb grilled chicken breast or salmon. Finally, prepare a delightful meal of garlic and herb crusted lamb chops with wild rice pilaf and sauteed green beans. Sound tasty? I hope so. You don't need packaged foods, you need real food. Preservative free, minimally processed, chemical free, worry free.
Weight loss happens when we give our bodies balance and freshness, 30 minutes of exercise and a positive attitude. I am experiencing that bliss. Let's fight against the surgeries, the diet pills and the precooked foods and create harmony. Body, mind and soul is depending on you.
What real foods will you be munching on today???
We are on a mission to build healthy relationships between children and their food. Parents and children can build a strong alliance against childhood obesity by cooking together. Get cooking, LunchBox style!
1 comment:
Roasted chicken! It's one of my favorites. I have it at least twice a week.
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