How I Developed and Maintained A Different “Lifestyle”

EATING HEALTHY…

PLAN IT (Put It On The Calendar): Plan meals a week out around high protein main dishes (Lots of fish, chicken, turkey, w/less than 10% lean red meat). 2-3 servings of high nutrient veggies w/little or no bread. Planning not only makes for a healthier and better tasting menu, you will also see your grocery bill lowered.

MEASURE IT: High in protein – Folks over 60 should be consuming between .55-.68 grams per body pound. If you do strength building or have a chronic disease you should be on the upper end of the scale. I’m in the gym 3 days a week and have congestive heart failure so I am at 125 grams a day.

Low in Carbs- About 130 grams a day but again based on your activity and weight.

More Fiber - If you are over 60 men need 28 grams while women need 22.4 grams a day. Did you know that fiber lessens high cholesterol and lowers your blood sugar levels?

MAKE IT ENJOYABLE: I really enjoy grilling so I’m always marinating in new ways. Shrimp on the barbie or low sodium turkey sausage w/veggies. I like apples; I eat them whole or prepare them in with my meals. I keep a bowl of low salt mixed nuts setting out and grab a handful a couple times a day. I now eat to live rather than living to eat…but I still love to eat.

REMEMBER: When eating healthy, I Plan It, I Measure It, and I Make It Enjoyable…for me. But you are not me (bet you’re glad of that). So, you will need to tweak your menu to your specific health needs.

I hope in some way that this might help you to both physically and literally enjoy your Last Best Bite.

NEXT BLOG POST COMING: How exercising will not only make you healthier, but even smarter and prettier, all the while saving you a lot of money. Well I got two out of three…I am still working on the smarter.