Quitting smoking could be seen as an act of nurturing yourself, of stepping up and taking finally taking care of yourself. Equally smoking could be seen as a destructive behaviour, it is certainly a long slow way to harm yourself, with a guarantee thrown in.
I wonder if you have ever thought of smoking in such black and white terms? And what if you did, for just a few minutes.
If you’re like most people who make a New Year’s resolution, you want to eat healthier, lose weight or both. And if you’re like most of us, your resolve has already begun to teeter. By February 1, the majority of weight-related New Year’s resolutions have been defeated by unrealistic expectations, fad diets, the frustration of not seeing results and a host of other factors.
Don’t give up! Make 2020’s resolution the one that sticks. It’s easier than you might think, and the first step to getting back on track is focusing your next trip to the grocery store on the best foods for satisfying your hunger and cutting your cravings. Here are the foods you should favor (and the foods you should avoid):
Proteins are the building blocks of our bodies. They help build, repair and maintain our tissues. They strengthen our immune system. Most importantly for people trying to lose weight, proteins help you feel full after a meal and assist in maintaining your metabolism.
Best Sources:
- Chicken, eggs and other poultry
- Seafood
- Plain Greek yogurt and cottage cheese
- Tofu
