NOVEMBER 02, 2021″Write down specific plans about how you will achieve your healthy goal. Try using ‘if-then’ statements. For example, ‘If I want dessert after dinner, then I will make myself a fruit salad.’ ” — Matthew M. Clark, Ph.D., L.P.DIY RecipeTaco seasoning mixWho doesn’t love Mexican food on a weeknight menu? You can enjoy tacos as part of a healthy-eating plan — especially if you avoid the processed, packaged flavorings and make your own at home. It’s easy! Read on to see how you can make simple, delicious tacos with this seasoning mix, and then sneak in some veggies by topping your creations with sauteed onions and peppers. This will soon be a family-favorite meal!Get the recipe now »Get Fit 
Fitness: Turn it up a notch
When you’re an exercise newbie, the fitness gains come fast. But once you’ve broken in your running shoes or become a regular at the gym, you have to work harder to challenge your stronger, more efficient body. Ready for a new challenge? Take it up a notch with these effective tips. 

Challenge yourself with these ideas »Today’s Weight-Loss Tip 
Easy calorie-cutting tricks 
Your weight is a balancing act, but the equation is simple. If you take in more calories than you burn, you gain weight. Try these calorie-reducing tips: Skip one high-calorie item a day and keep an eye on portion sizes. Stop eating before you get full, and always aim to leave food — even a couple of bites — on your plate. These small changes will add up to big results! 

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