15 Feel Good New Year Resolutions

Many people will make New Year Resolutions to ring in 2020, but we seldom keep those promises for very long. Reevaluating your life is hard stuff! Here’s a list of New Year resolutions that will make you feel better, physically and mentally. These suggestions aren’t that difficult and are sure to make you happier and keep you healthier.   

1.     Practice anonymous random acts of kindness.

2.     Make at least one person smile each day.

3.     Read at least one book each month. (Don’t forget to review it. The author will SMILE! See resolution #2.)

4.     Go someplace you’ve never been.

5.     Be kinder to yourself.

6.     Be kinder to others.

7.     Be quick to listen, slow to speak.

8.     Take the stairs. It’s good for you.

9.     Let go of old hurts and grudges.

10.  Forgive.

11.  Try a new hobby.

12.  Donate all clothing you haven’t worn in a year.

13.  Start and end each day consciously feeling happy and grateful.

14.  Buy less plastic. It’s bad for our planet.

15.  Stay in touch with the people who matter.

What New Year’s resolutions would you add to the list?

Happy New Year!

12 Snacks – 100 Calories or Less #HeathyEating #Wellness #LifeStyle

I attended a family gathering yesterday and I ate like a pig. So today, I’m trying to get back on track. Here’s a list of my go-to snacks when I’m focused on sticking to 1200-1400 calories per day:

1. 1 cup frozen seedless green grapes – 65 calories

         

2. 1/4 cup wasabi peas – 100 calories

3. 2 stalks celery (about 7” long) and 2 tablespoons hummus – 100 calories

4. 30 goldfish crackers – 100 calories

5. 2 tablespoons PB2 spread on 1/2 granny smith apple – 90 calories

          (PB2 is powdered peanut butter. Mix 2 tablespoons PB2 with 1 tablespoon water. Packed with flavor but very little fat.)

6. 2 Tablespoons PB2 spread on 2 stalks celery – 66 calories

7. 1/2 banana (sliced) dipped in 2 teaspoons dark chocolate chips (melted). Freeze! – 100 calories

8. 1/3 cup Greek Gods Vanilla Honey yogurt – 96 calories

9. 3/4 cup unsweetened applesauce sprinkled with cinnamon – 75 calories

10. Banana smoothie – blend 1/2 a banana, 1/3 cup nonfat Greek yogurt, and a handful of crushed ice – 100 calories

11. 2 pretzel rods dipped in 2 teaspoon yellow mustard – 77 calories

12. 1/2 cup steamed edamame (shelled) with a splash of soy sauce – 100 calories

And here’s one more for good measure:

13. 16 cherry tomatoes sliced in half, 1/8 cup crumbled feta cheese, and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice – 95 calories

What are YOUR go-to snacks when you’re trying to get your diet and your weight back on track?

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