As you're grocery shopping, choose at least one piece of produce from each color of the rainbow. To diversify your diet even further, include one fruit or vegetable you've never tried.
As you move toward your goal, build momentum by thumbing through biographies or magazine profiles of people who've already achieved a similar dream. Keep a file of inspiring quotes, and reread those quotes when you're feeling discouraged. "Sometimes we lose the belief that change is possible, but taking a cue from the people we admire can be very motivating," says life-purpose and career coach Maggie Mistal.
The main character in the movie "Confessions of a Shopaholic" freezes her credit cards in ice. Sounds silly, but putting 10 minutes of hair-drying between her and her AmEx was enough to stall her habit.
Make it a point today to pay special attention to what, why, and how you fork over cash -- consider your purchases carefully, and spend only on what you feel truly committed to.
Up your servings of green, red, purple, orange, and yellow fruits and veggies, and substitute more roots and starchy vegetables for grains. Our Weeks 3 and 4 recipes will help keep you focused on fresh, natural, and whole foods.
Today's Recipe
Try quinoa for breakfast! This versatile gluten-free "grain" (actually a seed) is a great choice any time of the day.
Combine all of Week 3's moves today, with Week 4's upgrades: Aim for two to three exercises each from the Upper Body, Lower Body, and Cardio routines. As you did yesterday, walk for 5 minutes and run for 10 minutes. Repeat twice for a total of three run/walk intervals.
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