It’s common for dieters to set lofty weight loss goals for
themselves. That’s one of the reasons why many people don’t succeed.
Lynn Pauly from Weight Watchers stopped by NewsChannel 13 with some tips
to help.
Here are a few things you can do to help you continue on your path to achieving your goals:
1)
Shift your focus from “one and done” to “this is for keeps”:
Replace the word “diet” with “lifestyle” because losing weight and
getting healthier is all about making long-term, sustainable lifestyle
changes that involve so much more than just food. Adopt this attitude
and you’re more likely to make it permanent and not a temporary course
in your life.
2)
Focus on the good stuff: Whether it’s
the camaraderie you get from your support group, that powerful feeling
of making a healthier choice or the energy you get after a workout,
focus on those moments that make you feel good emotionally and
physically.
3)
Set non-scale goals: Setting goals
that are beyond the number on the scale is a great way to keep you
motivated and on course. And they don’t have to be big, lofty goals.
Small ones like taking more steps in a day, trying one new food or
recipe a week or committing to personal “me time” are all effective ways
to stay motivated.
Speaking of trying new things, fall is a great time of year to
incorporate new foods or recipes into your routine. Apples are a
quintessential fall food, and there’s so much you can do with them.
Chicken Salad
If you want to add some crunch to your
Chicken Salad,
fold in some apple chunks instead of celery. This is great way to
make your meal more filling and vibrant in a very healthy way.
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Did you ever think to use apples in a salsa recipe? Here’s a great
Spicy Salsa that will add a touch of sweetness to any chicken or fish dish.
Spicy Salsa
Ingredients:
Apple diced into 1/4-inch pieces.
Chopped orange segments
Jalapeno, finely minced
Onion, chopped
Lime juice
Apple cider vinegar
Vegetable oil
Fresh cilantro
Instructions:
In a medium bowl, toss apple with chopped orange segments, a finely
minced jalapeno, chopped onion, a little lime juice, apple cider
vinegar, vegetable oil and fresh cilantro.
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Apple Braised Chicken
This easy one-pan supper pairs juicy chicken breasts with a tangy apple-onion compote. It’s a wonderful autumn-inspired meal.
Recipe link
Ingredients
2 tsp olive oil
1 pound uncooked boneless skinless chicken breast(s), four 4-oz pieces
1 Tbsp all-purpose flour
2 large uncooked red onion(s), sliced
1 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
1 1/2 cup(s) apple cider
1 cup(s) fat-free reduced sodium chicken broth