When it comes to weight loss and fitness goals, we often fall into a cycle of focusing on what we "can't do" -- "I just can't seem to lose those last 5 or 10 lbs." or "I can't run as fast or as far as everyone else." My words of wisdom for those feeling "stuck" in life: No matter how impossible your struggle or goal may feel today -- a simple shift in focus from "I just can't do it" to "Maybe I can't do that, but I can do this... right now... today" is all it takes to take a step in the right direction.
Maybe we can't suddenly lose 5 lbs or run a marathon straight off the couch, but there is always something we can do. My suggestion for today:
EAT A RAINBOW
Today, focus on fruits and vegetables -- coloring your plate with a rainbow of choices -- knowing that each color has a different and necessary set of nutrients that your body needs to stay healthy. Added bonus -- research in both adults and children suggests that increased intake of fruit and vegetables promotes weight management.
Fantastic Rainbow Recipe of the Day: Colorful Slaw Salad
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 2 Tablespoons vinegar
- 1 Tablespoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 3 cups shredded red cabbage
- 1 cup grated carrot
- 4 thinly sliced green onions
- 1 cup sugar snap peas, sliced
- 1 sliced red pepper
- 1 sliced yellow pepper
- 1 cup chopped cilantro
Directions
- In a small bowl, whisk together honey, lime juice, vinegar, cumin, salt, and pepper. Slowly whisk in the olive oil. Set aside.
- Chop vegetables to bite size.
- In a large bowl, combine red cabbage, carrots, green onions, sugar snap peas, red pepper, and yellow pepper. Give a toss and add cilantro.
- Pour the dressing over the slaw and toss until coated. Check for seasoning and add salt and pepper as needed.
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