Its not too late, you are worth it!

Not long ago, you were energetic and determined to start your healthy lifestyle. Starting with enthusiasm and hope, you watched your food intake diligently, exercised like it was going out of style, and even avoided the temptation that seemed to lurk around every corner. You were confident that you were going to reach your goals once and for all!Then certain tragedy struck! You ate an extra piece of birthday cake. Realizing you had “blown” your diet, you ate another and another and couldn’t get it together the next day either. Or worse, you missed one workout, and that turned into a whole week away from the gym. After that, your momentum to start over again was gone, and your gym bag hasn’t left the closet since. Every time you misstep on your healthy journey, you have two choices: to keep walking backwards, which will surely take you even further away from your goals; or to accept your lack of perfection as normal and forgivable, and take not one, but two positive steps down the path that brings your closer to the future you want. If you’re reading this, you might have been walking backwards for a while. But instead of waiting for the next day, week, month or even year to overhaul your habits, start TODAY. And start small. You can’t go from the recliner to running or from burgers to Brussels sprouts in an afternoon. But you can do one, two or even a handful of small things that will help you regain your momentum for healthy living.




Positive mantra: Yesterday was a challenging day. I can make a fresh start.

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How is your new year going? So what if you have had a few setbacks....Thats life. Get up. Quit feeling sorry for you! Do something for YOU!!! Start little , a few little steps are a step in the right direction.

Stop beating yourself up.

"When you turn on yourself, it's not the food, it's you that you're battling. Admit you overdid it and be honest, but recognize that you're human."

Oven Fries
PointsPlus™ Value: 2

Servings: 6

Preparation Time: 10 min

Cooking Time: 45 min

Level of Difficulty: Easy

These easy-to-make fries are very versatile: sprinkle with garlic or chili powder halfway through baking, or sprinkle with chopped fresh herbs before serving.


2 large uncooked potato(es), baking-variety, cut into 16 long wedges each
1 Tbsp canola oil
1/2 tsp kosher salt, plus more for serving
Instructions
Place oven rack in top third of oven. Preheat oven to 400ºF. Line a large baking sheet with nonstick foil (for easy clean-up) or coat with cooking spray.
Place potatoes on prepared pan; drizzle with oil and toss to coat. Spread potatoes into a single layer; bake for 20 minutes.
Remove potatoes from oven; sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Flip potatoes and arrange in a single layer; sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt.
Return pan to oven; bake until potatoes are golden, about 15 to 25 minutes. Sprinkle with salt and serve. Yields about 8 fries per serving.