A Challenge for May Dieters

by Heather Long | More from this Blogger

29 Apr 2006 12:00 PM

Trying honoring your mother in the month of May by taking better care of yourself. Remember, you are someone's baby too. Here are a few ideas to challenge you with in the month of May:

• Experiment with a healthy recipe every week - take advantage of Spring produce!
• Set aside an hour or two - plan your meals for the week - try to balance your protein, vitamins and see if you can prepare your grocery list for that week
• It's warm outside - plan a new activity to try out - go swimming, go to a skating rink, check out the bowling alley, go for a hike or take the kids on a bike ride.
• If you hear yourself talking bad about yourself - stop it and say something nice.
• Practice positive affirmations - say things like "I will honor my Mother by being kinder to myself."
• Compliment someone everyday for something really great about them.
• Keep a list of personal achievements. Remember to give yourself a pat on the back.
• Go to bed a little earlier each evening - remember what you tell your own kids - they need their sleep so they won't be cranky - you do too.
• Take some downtime - curl up and read a book or spend it with a loved one - remember rushing around all the time is hardly worth it if you cannot enjoy it.

Remember, dieting is about lifestyle changes. A lifestyle change is about taking control and feeling better about you. You can begin that by honoring your mother this month - take the challenge and take better care of yourself.

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Heather Long is 35 years old and currently lives in Wylie, Texas. She has been a freelance writer for six years. Her husband and she met while working together at America Online over ten years ago.

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Catherine Ipcizade (5617) 29 Apr 2006 09:56 PM

Great suggestions, Heather. I'm taping this to my fridge!

Heather Long (16954) 30 Apr 2006 03:38 PM

Glad you like it Catherine! These ideas are up on my fridge now that you mentioned it. Sometimes, it's just the easiest way to remember things!