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January/February 2018
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it a point to cook healthy meals and
make conscious decisions when it
comes to snacks.
Healthy foods taste better, fresher,
and more wholesome than unhealthy
foods. Eating healthily also provides
me with a sense of empowerment.
Being busy is no longer an excuse.
There are millions of individuals that
manage to check off every task on
their to-do list and still sit down for a
wholesome meal three times per day.
My body is a temple and I treat it like
my most prized possession!
Today, I change my life one granola
bar at a time! I value my well being
and consume healthy meals to fortify
my body and soul.
Healthy
eating
revitalizes
my
lifestyle!
Reaching for unhealthy foods is
convenient. Punching a button on the
vending machine or pulling into a drive
thru is certainly far more appealing
than cooking salmon or chopping
vegetables, especially when I am hungry
and hurried.
On the other hand, preparing healthy
meals is time consuming, but it is
certainly worth the eff ort.
My health is important to me. It takes
precedence over the convenience of
5-minute meals. Convenience always
comes at a price. In this case, the price
I’m paying is sacrifi cing nutrition and
playing Russian roulette with my health!
Healthy eating revitalizes my life!
My good health enables me to play with
my children, keep my physique in good
shape, cut down on medical expenses,
and increase my lifespan.
I would be a fool to pass up all of these
benefi ts in favor of a quick burger or a
bar of chocolate! For this reason, I make
Don’t allow being busy dictate your
health and happiness. There are
simple solutions to accomplishing
your personal and professional goals
while maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
Self-Refl ection
Questions:
1. Do I rely on food as an
emotional escape from
reality?
2. How many calories do I
consume each day?
3. Is my calorie
consumption on par with
my caloric needs?
Learn to live the
Total Woman Lifestyle!
Delayna Keller-Watkins RN,BSN
Total Woman Wellness
“Healthy Solutions for Women
on the Move”
www.totalwomanwellness.com
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