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Studio Hours This Week and Summer Advice
Hi Everyone
THIS WEEK STUDIO HOURS
Innovation Woodbury Studio will be OPEN this week Monday and Tuesday ONLY.
Our landlord is replacing all sidewalks in front of the entire building and there will be no access into the building. We will be OPEN Monday 7/20 and Tuesday 7/21 our regular scheduled hours of 9-6pm and we will be CLOSED Wednesday 7/22 through Saturday 7/26 and will re-open Monday 7/28 at 9am.
Josephine’s schedule has changed since her return. If you would like to schedule an appointment to see Josephine please contact Jeff. If you think you have an appointment please confirm with Jeff 516 835-1680. Only confirmed appointments by you will be put on calendar. Thank you 🙂 If you would like to schedule a phone consultation for this week with Josephine please contact Jeff to schedule it.
If you are not ready to come back just yet because it’s summer and you are happy maintaining (hopefully not gaining 🙂 ) – Please contact Debbie so she can put your membership on hold innovationdebbie@gmail.com
WHERE ARE YOU THIS SUMMER?
Summer can be a very tricky time of year. Longer days, fresh fruits, parties, barbecue, celebrations and vacations can put us into a gain very quickly. Take a moment and know where you are and where you want to be.
If you find that you are struggling, maybe it’s time to take a couple of weeks and appreciate where you are and be okay with maintaining for a couple of weeks. Sometimes we are so busy chasing after a number we forget to stop and appreciate where we are at the moment. If you have recently lost weight but you are not at your goal, maybe it’s time to take a moment and enjoy your loss. That doesn’t mean to start eating whatever you want whenever you want. But enjoy your summer and keep your days clean and indulge a little more in the evenings. Maintain for a little while and enjoy your recent success. Then when you are ready you can go back on your weight loss journey to reach your final goal.
If you just started and want to continue losing or if you have been on the program and want to make a healthy summer a part of your weight loss program and keep losing, then make sure you stay on your path both mentally and physically. Remember how important this is to you. Always have a plan of what you are doing, where you are going and what you are eating. Never ever wing it. In order to reach your goal you need to have 6 weight loss days and one day off. You can’t be a little off everyday and lose weight. Remember: it has to be the most important thing to you morning, noon and night. It has to be the most important goal at all times, including when you are out celebrating, not just when you step on the scale. Keep it simple – If you stay on your path and keep making the right weight loss decisions that work for you – the weight loss will come.
The summer goes by fast and before you know it, camp is over and vacations are a memory. Whether you choose to Lose – Maintain or Gain this summer…be okay with your decision. Remember the only people that will live with the outcome of your results is you and your loved ones — The choice is always yours.
“Attitude: It is our best friend or our worst enemy.” ~John C. Maxwell
~Love to Live Healthy with Josephine Fitzpatrick
Innovation Weight Loss and Fitness
8031 Jericho Tpke Woodbury, NY 11797
469 7th Ave Manhattan, NY 10018
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Summer Camp
For many, summer is the best time of the year – warm weather, days at the beach, Fourth of July, vacations, relaxing, barbecuing, and going away to camp. Camp is a fun time for kids and parents to enjoy all that summer has to offer in their own ways. Kids get to be independent and try new things and make new friends, while parents get to enjoy some quiet time and other kid-free activities. Going from a house full of kids and the chaos that comes with them, to being able to put those responsibilities on hold can be quite a change of pace that can disrupt everything from daily schedules to eating habits. This can be said for parents and kids too.
As much as you may try to share your healthy eating habits with your kids, when they are left to their own devices we can all guess what kind of choices they will make. Even though they are participating in a number of activities, you can’t out-exercise a bad diet. As much as they will enjoy themselves, they will probably come back having gained. Let them know that they should do their best to find some balance. They won’t be able to control what they are served all the time, but they can decide how much they put on their plate and how often they snack. It’s important for them to be hydrated and have energy for all the things they will be doing but they can also make smarter choices when possible. For example, make sure they know to drink water instead of sports drinks all day and give them some ideas for healthier food and snack alternatives – try to include lean proteins – chicken, turkey or fish, light or low fat cheese and skim or 1% milk. Find the fresh fruits – apples, blueberries and melon. Some other options are yogurts, nuts (many camps are nut-free but if yours is not then include some nuts or trail mix), cereals, eggs and whenever possible head to the salad bar. At the salad bar be sure to include greens, yellows, orange and reds. Dressings should never be more than 2 tbsp. For sandwiches, use 1 slice of bread instead of two. Try to alternate a very healthy meal day with a less healthier meal the next – and make sure to take notice how you feel each day.
Even though it is the kids that are going away, parents can feel like they are on a break too. Eating clean and being on a weight loss plan doesn’t mean that you can’t enjoy your summer, but like any other time of the year you can’t let yourself get caught up in changing circumstances. Don’t let the kids being away be your excuse to go off your plan. There are other ways to enjoy the season and the company of friends and family besides eating and drinking to excess. It may be tough to constantly avoid temptation but what you are working towards is more important than giving in. When the kids finally come back it may mean time for a family vacation or even getting into school preparations, so you want to do your best now before things get chaotic again.
Summer is such a great time of the year. Keep your thoughts close to mind of how hard you have worked to get to where you are. Don’t fill you days with regret by going overboard. Instead, find Balance in your summer. You will be much happier making smart choices and helping those around you be healthy.
~Love to Live Healthy with Josephine Fitzpatrick
Innovation Weight Loss and Fitness8031 Jericho Tpke Woodbury, NY 11797469 7th Ave Manhattan, NY 10018FitnessHealthy TipsLiving with Discipline
This weekend you will live with the act of DISCIPLINE or with the act of REGRET.
When it comes to weight loss, I know more than anyone how difficult it is. Seeing client after client struggle with food choices. Losing weight is a job. So if you already have one job you are putting a second full time job into your schedule. It’s something you have to think about all day – every day. There is no magic pill, it requires thoughts, actions and most of all, DISCIPLINE.
If you go through this weekend and you are not disciplined then what are you left with…what are your alternatives? Your alternative is to live with the REGRET of not doing the right thing, of caving in out of peer pressure. REGRET is about NOT remembering you are more important than the food. Tempatation is around us everyday in all forms. YES, waking up and doing the right thing everyday can be challenging. Yet it’s what we teach our children and family. Regrets are simply burdens that interfere with your present happiness and restrict your future. Unproductive regret WILL KEEP you from moving forward and reaching your goals.
We know DISCIPLINE is the bridge between goals and accomplishments, so why do so many view discipline as a negative and not a positive? Because being disciplined in a world full of temptation is really hard to do. But when you learn to live with discipline it can change your world and teach you to live with strength and empowerment. Living with discipline gives your world structure and control. It stops the questioning of “Should I?” When you live with discipline there is no “should I” —there is only I WILL!
CHOOSE YOUR VOICE THIS WEEKEND
and live by it!
THE VOICE OF REGRET: I shouldn’t have had all that food. Why did I have that second drink. Why did I eat all those desserts. I feel horrible and sick. I ruined another week. Why do I keep doing this to myself.
THE VOICE OF DISCIPLINE: I will eat clean today. I will do the right thing today and I will do it because it makes me happy and keeps my world in control of who I want to be and what I am all about. I will not let food control my life and not let alcohol paralyze me into someone I am not. I will not let temptation step into my world. There is a time and a place for indulging and it’s when I choose it to be.
Becoming and living like the person you truly want to be is the best gift you can give yourself and your family.
THE STAFF OF INNOVATION WEIGHT LOSS WISH YOU
A HAPPY, HEALTHY AND SAFE MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND.
~ Love to Live Healthy with Josephine Fitzpatrick
Innovation Weight Loss and Fitness
8031 Jericho Tpke Woodbury, NY 11797
469 7th Ave Manhattan, NY 10018
Healthy TipsLifestyleUncategorizedFresh Spring Recipes
Spring has definitely sprung and it might be time for a little spring cleaning when it comes to your menu. Here are some fresh and delicious spring recipes to spice things up that your friends and family will love too.
Fiesta Lime Chicken (6 servings)
Getting a little bored with the same old grilled chicken? This recipe for a delicious chicken marinade will give you some added flavor to keep things interesting. It will make enough marinade for 6 chicken breasts. You will need the juice from 3 limes blended with 1 jalapeño (cut and remove seeds), 5 garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 cup chopped cilantro, and 5 tablespoons of oil in a blender or food processor. Place the chicken in a Ziplock bag with the marinade and let it sit in the refrigerator before grilling or cooking.
Quinoa Salad (4 servings)
This next recipe combines flavorful vegetables with fresh and sweet fruit. The mix of flavors is a surprisingly tasty combination. To start, cook 2 cups of quinoa in 3 cups of water. Once it is cooked, sauté 1 sliced leek and 1 minced garlic clove in 1/2 tbsp of oil with salt and pepper for about 5 minutes. Add 1 bunch of chopped asparagus and continue to sauté for another 5-10 minutes (until asparagus is tender). Stir in 1 cup of diced strawberries, 3/4 cup of fresh or frozen peas and 1 cup of chopped parsley. Heat for a few more minutes then remove from heat. Whisk together 2 tablespoons of oil, 3 tbsp of lemon juice and 1/4 tsp of sea salt for a light and simple dressing. Mix together quinoa, veggies and dressing and enjoy!
Shrimp Lettuce Wraps (4 servings)
This recipe is an exciting and tasty twist on regular chicken, turkey or tuna lettuce wraps. Take 1 lb of shrimp (peeled and deveined) and sprinkle with salt and pepper after rinsing and drying them. Add a drizzle of oil to a skillet and sauté the shrimp for 2 minutes on each side. Slice some veggies of your choice into thin matchsticks – cucumber and carrot are great options. Then you can make an optional dipping sauce by whisking 3/4 cup low fat sesame ginger salad dressing with 2 tbsp of creamy peanut butter. Assemble the lettuce wraps with a lettuce leaf of your choice, a couple strips each of vegetables and 2 shrimps. Drizzle with a small amount of peanut sauce and enjoy!
Kale Smoothie (1 serving)
A smoothie is a perfect healthy way to start your day packed with vegetables and protein. This delicious green smoothie is made from 1/2 cup of kale, 1/2 cup of spinach, 1/4 cup of pineapple, 1 cup of unsweetened almond milk, 1/2 cup of ice and 1 scoop of vanilla protein powder. This healthy breakfast is full of vitamins and minerals such as vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium, iron, fiber and much more…and it tastes sweet and refreshing.
~ Love to Live Healthy with Josephine Fitzpatrick
Innovation Weight Loss and Fitness
8031 Jericho Tpke Woodbury, NY 11797
469 7th Ave Manhattan, NY 10018
FitnessHealthy TipsLifestyleInformation and Tips for This Week
Hi Everyone! I will be heading to San Francisco, California this Friday 3/27 to meet with a client for one week. I strategically planned it because we also have a family event we are attending the following week, so it will be a work/vacation for 2 weeks. However, I will continue to be available to you throughout the 2 weeks. Starting Friday 3/27 all texts and emails will be answered in the early morning and late evening. Because of the time difference and my work schedule it would be impossible for me to give exact times. What I think would be most effective for everyone is if you continue to text and email throughout the day when your questions come to mind or when you need any help. But just be aware that the questions you send will be answered in the mornings and late evenings. So you may have to be proactive in some of your questions. For example, if you are going out to dinner I t would be great to ask the day before so it gives me time to look up the menu and answer.
If you send me your daily food diary you will send it as usual and know that I will comment on it either that evening or the next morning depending on when you send it. The same with your weight. If you are an online client and you send your weight in weekly then you will send it as usual and depending on when you send it I will answer either in the morning or evening. If you have any food questions, general questions, need motivational support – you will send them whenever you think of them and I will answer either the morning of or the evening, depending on when it’s received. Text messages should be sent to 516-457-8598 and all emails should be sent to josephine.innovation@gmail.com
While I am gone you will:
Remember that you are accountable for everything you put in your mouth. The up coming holiday should not only be about food – It should be about the holiday, family and friends. Spring Break means summer is around the corner, along with shorts, tank tops, summer dresses and bathing suits.
THE STORE IS OPEN WHILE I AM AWAY
STORE HOURS FOR THE NEXT TWO WEEKS:
MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY – 9AM TO 6PM
SATURDAY AND SUNDAY 9AM TO 3PM
WE ARE CLOSED APRIL 3, 4 AND 5 for Passover and Easter
Jeff is available for anyone who would like to continue to weigh-in. He will be in the studio Wednesday through Friday 9am to 6pm and Saturday 9am to 3pm. (all weights are sent directly to me).
WEIGHT LOSS TIPS OF THE WEEK:
In the next two weeks we will begin spring break and holidays. Reasons why you CAN’T STAY on your program will start flooding your head. So take these next two weeks and make a real difference. More than you already have. Really give yourself 2 hardcore weeks. Here are some tips on how to do that:
1) One snack a day – I can see your eyes rolling through my computer. But honestly we don’t need ANY snacks, never mind 3. I give them to you to get you through the day mentally, not physically. 3 meals a day is plenty for us. So if you can survive on one snack instead of 2 or 3 you will see an amazing difference in your weight loss. Do you really need the snack between breakfast and lunch? Do you need a whole snack after dinner? What about if you just took a bite of something sweet after dinner. Wouldn’t that be just as effective? These are the things I want you to think about moving forward. Remember it’s for just 2 weeks. It’s not forever.
If it’s too hard you may want to try and do 1 or 2 snacks every other day instead of every day. You may be surprised that you do not need it and won’t feel the loss of hunger from it. Sometimes we get into the habit of eating something at a certain time but it’s not something we really need or necessarily want. Test it out and see how you do.
2) Start walking. Make a promise to yourself that you will walk everyday for the next two weeks. Even if you currently go to the gym, incorporate the walking into your day. It may sound silly or not worth the effort to you, but I assure you that if you incorporate at least 30 minutes a day of walking in addition to whatever you are doing now, you will see that it will make a big difference in your weight loss numbers.
Set a minimum time (for example 30 min a day). If you do more, great, but you have to do at least 30 min. Walk everyday. It can be at the soccer field during sports practice or in your neighborhood. Walk the dog or walk with your significant other or your children. But walk!!! Walking is not only good for exercise. It also sets off a feel good hormone in your body. It’s good for your Mind and Heart. It also gets you out of the house and out of the kitchen!! Because as I have told you over and over… most of the time when we are reaching for something out of the cabinet, it’s not because we are hungry. You just spent all winter cooped up in your home and now you have the opportinuinty to go out and enjoy the weather. It’s lighter later, and even on the brisk days it’s very doable to go out and walk. Momma Nature is giving you NO EXCUSES, so stop making them for yourself.
3) Drink your lemon water and continue to drink water throughout the day. There are so many reasons to start your day with warm/hot lemon water. It gets your metabolism moving and heats up the body for blood flow. The acidic in the lemon combined with the hot water not only helps break down internal fat, it also reduces your appetite. Then continue to drink water throughout the day. Water acts like lubricant for intestines , it keeps everything moving throughout your system. When it gets dry and hard it gets clogged. The water keeps it moist. Another amazing factor is it keeps you full longer. When you drink a 12 oz bottle of water before a meal you physically won’t be able to take in as much as if you didn’t drink it. If you are not a water drinker you need to keep it with you at all times. Have one full bottle on hand and when that runs out fill it with another. You will get used to it and eventually look for it. I know you will run to the bathroom more often but that will eventually stop. Your bladder will get use to it and it will become less and less. But like everything else, all of these amazing things will only happen when you are consistent with drinking it. It doesn’t work when it’s for one or two days. It has to become a part of your life for it to work. Consistency is key! Minimum is 8 oz 8 times a day.
The more you are on track before the holiday starts the better you will do during it. Healthy is a way of life. Start living it!
~ Love to Live Healthy with Josephine FitzpatrickInnovation Weight Loss and Fitness8031 Jericho Tpke Woodbury, NY 11797469 7th Ave Manhattan, NY 10018FitnessHealthy TipsLifestyleSnow is Temporary
Don’t sabotage yourself!I want you to realize that the snow is very, very temporary. Like when the snow melts and brings beautiful green grass…It’s like a coat over a bathing suit. You are going to take off the coat and whatever you have been doing while it’s snowing is going to show. STOP SABATOGING YOURSELF. Snow doesn’t mean food. It means inconvenience, but it can also mean fun.Just because the kids are home for vacation or a snow day that does not mean you have to eat all day. Teach that there is more to do on snow days or days stuck inside then just baking and eating. Play tag in the play room or basement. Set up a fort and watch a movie together. Have a dance contest. Do some arts and crafts or painting so your hands are occupied. Play a board game.If the kids are not around…clean out an old closet that has been waiting for your attention. How about the play room or basement that may need some organizing. Maybe do an extra exercise video today or read a book that you have been putting aside.Don’t throw in the towel because there is another snow day or because the kids are home from school for another week long vacation. The very worse thing you can do today is say “I’m going to start tomorrow” because they are home…AGAIN.Use today as a day to challenge yourself to eat healthy while your kids are around. Since they are not going anywhere anytime soon it’s a good idea to learn to eat healthy and make the right choices when they are with you. Try not to use your kids as an excuse to overeat. REMEMBER: CHILDREN LEARN WHAT THEY LIVE.It is February 16th! If you haven’t started or feel a little off track then start this week! If you lose 1 pound by the end of each week starting this Friday the 20th until the Friday of Memorial Day you will have lost a total of 15 Pounds!!! WOW!!! 15 pounds, and that’s only with doing 1 pound a week. If you throw in some 2 and 3 pound weeks along with your 1 pound weeks – you will have a 20-30 pound weight loss by Memorial Day weekend.At the end of the day it’s a very simple concept. Eat healthy 6 days, indulge on the 7th, and lose weight. The cleaner you stay 6 consecutive days, the more weight you will lose weekly. The days may go slow but the months are flying by….SNOW TODAY SUMMER TOMORROWUSE THE CHART BELOW TO HELP YOU TRACK YOUR WEEKLY WEIGHT LOSS:Click the links below the pictures to download.~ Love to Live Healthy with Josephine Fitzpatrick
Innovation Weight Loss and Fitness
8031 Jericho Tpke Woodbury, NY 11797
469 7th Ave Manhattan, NY 10018
FitnessHealthy TipsLifestyleIs Someone Trying to Sabotage Your Resolution?
We’re more than half way through the first month of the New Year and you have probably already faced many obstacles while trying to stick to your Resolution. Going back to school and work after the winter break means eating on the go and that healthy eating usually takes a back seat to a busy schedule. And it can be tough to make time for exercise, especially in the cold weather when it can be hard to find the energy. Difficulties like these can be combatted from within through motivation and encouragement, but sometimes you will find that challenges can come from another person. Your friends and family may seem supportive, but sometimes they think that steering you away from your weight loss will make you happy and more relaxed. They see you eating light and they hear of how you struggle sometimes, so they think that giving you a way out and convincing you to skip that workout or to have that dessert will solve your problems. It can be hard to say no to the people you care about and spend the most time with, but you also have to watch out for people that are trying to sabotage your Resolution.
Co-workers may mean well when they come by with that box of donuts or plate of cookies they baked last night, but you have to rise above being tempted in the workplace. The last thing you need is to start rewarding yourself with food when you complete a task or feel stressed at your job. Getting personal at work can be uncomfortable, but there are nice ways to turn down unhealthy food and unnecessary snacks. Just let people know that you don’t have room or just ate, or if you feel the need to take what they are offering, only take a bite or two. So next time your coworkers are passing around birthday cake slices at an office party, have a plan and get through the day without the extra eating.
If you don’t find temptation at work, you will most certainly find it at home with your kids and family. You may plan to eat healthy when you come home but your kids probably have something else in mind. They want what they want, and they want dessert too, and you won’t hear the end of it until they get it. Maybe they want to go out for dinner to their favorite place where you know you don’t have many options. It can be hard to juggle your own eating habits with your family’s. You feel like eating healthy doesn’t seem like a priority when you’re eating with other people. This can be especially hard when you’re at a relative’s table when food is personal. If you do feel the pressure to eat, use the tasting method. Just take one spoonful. And remember that when it comes to family meals, it’s about more than food. Don’t focus on what you’re not eating, focus on the time you spend together.
Your family and coworkers may understand your choices, but your friends may be your biggest obstacle. They want you to indulge and enjoy things with them. They want to go out for drinks or meet up at a cafe for coffee. When you find yourself in a social situation where eating or drinking certain foods is part of the get-together, you have to do the best you can. Don’t just give up because you think the situation is out of your control. Look for healthy alternatives or go for something that you know is a good choice. Meeting up isn’t an occasion to fall off the wagon. You can also plan accordingly when you have the time. If you know you’re meeting up with a friend for coffee, keep it simple (no sugary syrups or whole milk) and make it one of your snacks.
Navigating social situations is part of daily life so it will also be part of your weight loss. It can be tiring to combat your own temptations, and then to add someone else telling you that you should treat yourself to whatever food you want isn’t helpful. They may think that one meal or snack isn’t a big deal, but you work too hard to spoil your resolution. Make it something you are proud of and include the people around. If they really want the best for you they will understand.
~Love to Live Healthy with Josephine Fitzpatrick
Innovation Weight Loss and Fitness
8031 Jericho Tpke Woodbury, NY 11797
469 7th Ave Manhattan, NY 10018
FitnessHealthy TipsLifestyleHalloween Weekend
Halloween is finally here! Time for the full-on rush of kids in costumes, trick or treating and bags full of candy. It’s been on our radar for a couple weeks, but now it’s time to talk about a real plan for this weekend. It’s going to be difficult managing your own eating habits in the next few days, and even more stressful if you’re going to be dealing with over-excited kids hopped up on sugar.
Remember that festivities do not begin until the evening, so eat as clean and healthy as you can all day. Don’t fall off the wagon because it’s a holiday. All of a sudden three days will have gone by that you will have to make up for. When the evening comes, take advantage of trick or treating as a little bit of exercise. Go for long walks and enjoy the decorations and kids in costumes. It’s about more than candy.
When the night finally does come to an end and you have a massive amount of candy that was collected by your kids, it’s time for the second part of the plan. You don’t want to be too strict and take away any enjoyment from them, but you also don’t want to let them eat until they’re sick. Try limiting the number of pieces they can have a day. You can let them choose what they want and keep them from overeating. You can also have them save their candy for dessert instead of a snack. Make sure they have something wholesome and healthy before they get a treat. It will also help to keep their stash out of sight, like in a cabinet or up high, otherwise they will constantly eat or beg for it. Eventually bring back healthier alternatives, like sugar free treats, cereals or trail mix.
All of a sudden it will be Monday and things will hopefully be back to normal. Already it will be November and the beginning of another week. It is crucial that you get back to your weight loss plan and don’t drag out the weekend. Holidays like Halloween are just one day. Don’t get swept up in it for too long. You should also get rid of any leftovers when the time is right. There are several organizations that accept Halloween candy that they include in care packages sent to U.S. Service Members overseas. You can also donate to local soup kitchens. Many dentists and orthodontists participate in candy exchanges where you can turn in candy and get something healthy in return, and the candy usually still goes to troops or soup kitchens.
Have a Happy and Healthy Halloween!
~Love to Live Healthy with Josephine Fitzpatrick
Innovation Weight Loss and Fitness8031 Jerocho Tpke Wooddbury, NY 11730
469 7th Ave Manhattan, NY 10018
FitnessHealthy TipsLifestyleHealthy Snacks For The Whole Family
Back To TopIn the midst of everyone’s busy schedules packed with work, school, after school activities, social events and errands, planning a healthy snack time can fall through the cracks. This can be true for not only you but for your kids as well. Unhealthy snacking can quickly erase a day of clean eating and exercise, not to mention fill your kids with sugar.
When you know it’s going to be a hectic day, throw some almonds or carrots sticks in a baggie for your passengers to munch on in the back seat and stick some in the cup holder for yourself. Snack boxes of raisins or apple slices with to-go peanut butter packets are great for school or work. Easy grab and go bars like Special K Protein bars or Fiber One provide a little bit of sweetness as well as protein and fiber. For sports, dance or any active extracurriculars, try orange slices or peanut butter and banana sandwiches on whole wheat bread to give them a boost, and always hydrate with water.
On days when there’s a little more time to prepare something at home, something as simple as celery with peanut butter and raisins or veggies with hummus can satisfy everyone. Sliced fruit or a bowl of grapes is a great snack to share, maybe with a string cheese on the side. If they’re looking for something salty, try whole wheat pretzels or light popcorn snacks like Skinny Pop.
When they inevitably ask for candy or cookies, try something else sweet but smart like sugar free chocolate pudding. Trail mix is also a great alternative, as long as you make sure they aren’t just picking and choosing the sweet stuff! A cup of Cheerios can taste like candy with flavors like chocolate, apple cinnamon and dulce de leche, but they also pack whole grains, vitamins and minerals.
Snacking healthy will not only help you with your immediate fitness and weight loss goals, but it will also provide the foundation for a healthy lifestyle for you and your family.
~Love to Live Healthy with Josephine Fitzpatrick
Innovation Weight Loss and Fitness8031 Jericho Tpke Woodbury, NY 11797469 7th Ave Manhattan, NY 10018FitnessHealthy TipsLifestyleAre Your Kids Making YOU Fat?
Back into the swing of things and we already feel the Snack Closet calling our name. We buy snacks for lunch, snacks for after school and snacks for sports. Stealing one or two handfuls for yourself and then another for “just in case”. Before you know it, you ate half the bag of Goldfish. If only they didn’t eat those darn Goldfish! If only they ate vegetables and fruits. Not the candy, cakes and cookies…not to mention the ice cream!
Do these thoughts sound familiar? Are you constantly blaming your children for making you eat? As parents, we know how very difficult it is to not buy that cake they love. You know, the one they beg for all the time, and when you buy it they only have one little tiny slice. The cake that you could inhale by just smelling it. How are you expected to get through each day with all these delicious sweets and treats in the house? You have to take one piece or maybe two. A handful for me and one for you. What choice do you have? Do you have a choice?
Let’s think about this more clearly….Who bought the snacks? Are they really all the snacks your children like or are they some that you like as well? Or did you buy them because you like them and hope the kids will take a piece to make you feel a little better about buying and eating it?
When we really think about it thoroughly, it’s not the kids who are making us fat, it’s more likely that we are making our kids fat. We buy foods that we know are loaded with calories and sugar, but it’s okay because they are kids, right? When we’re really honest with ourselves, we realize this is not the case and it’s time to make the right choice.
Start by keeping the unhealthy snacks out of your home. If an indulgent treat is just a couple steps away, it’s more likely for you to give into it. Not to mention that giving in to your kids’ cravings is creating bad eating habits they may carry with them their whole life.
Next, lead by example. Show them that eating healthy is something to be proud of, not a way to punish yourself for bad behavior. When you start making healthy choices it will affect the people around you, especially your kids.
Check back later this week for healthy snacks you and your whole family can enjoy!
~Love to Live Healthy with Josephine FitzpatrickInnovation Weight Loss and Fitness8031 Jericho Tpke Woodbury, NY 11797469 7th Ave Manhattan, NY 10018We are now on UBER EATS 7 days a week for your convenience
