How to make eating fun

If you're anything like me, the act of eating can be a somewhat scary thing. Something that, while a vital part of our being, is so intimidating because of the lasting effects it can have when we make the wrong decisions. It occurred to me this afternoon as I was contemplating my lunch choices, that eating has somehow become something I dread rather than enjoy. I love food. I love the way it smells, looks, makes me feel and of course the way it tastes. Yet, although I have such a love for it, I realized that I also hate it. I mean, it's easy to blame food for my present battle with weight…although I KNOw the fault is mine and my long past with poor food choices.

So, as a result, I decided to list some ways that I can make healthy eating fun again, and not a chore or something that has become painful.

• Vegetables are your friend. In addition to being super healthy, they are flavorful, colorful, and so versatile. The can be eaten raw , boiled, steamed, sautéed, baked or grilled. No matter how you cook them, they come packed with healthy vitamins & minerals, and rarely need anything more than a dash of seasoning.
  
• Don't be afraid to experiment! Some of my favorite meals have been a result of "a little of this, a little of that." Butter, cheese, dressing or sauces need not be added when you brave seasonings and spices. The possibilities are endless!
  
• Make it a game. Journey back to elementary school and revisit the food pyramid. Try to get all of the major food groups and servings in your daily diet…every day! As a reminder, food groups & servings are:
  
• Learn about vitamins, how they help you, what the daily recommendations are, and where their natural forms.
  
• See how many people notice your healthy choices and see if your changes rub off on them.
  

Have a FABULOUS (and cool) day!

Fit-NOW-Girl