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Week Three : Block Attacks on Your
This week , think about what may be sabotaging your success . It may be necessary to have a heartfelt conversation if loved ones are not supportive . Consider eating most meals at home this week to avoid restaurant sabotage .
Breakfast is one meal that can provide important nutrients including protein , vitamins , and minerals . If you enjoy eating breakfast , consider choices like oatmeal or Greek yogurt with nuts and fruit to drive up nutrient density .
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Day 15 : Plan meals for the week .
Day 16 : Consider ways to pack your breakfasts with protein and other nutrients .
Day 17 : Find three healthy breakfast recipes .
Day 18 : Evaluate how many servings of fruit and vegetables you ate today .
Day 19 : Make a grocery list including ingredients for your new recipes and daily green salads .
Day 20 : Purge your home of another temptation that is holding you back .
Day 21 : Buy groceries for your new breakfast recipes and daily salads .
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Drive Endurance
It ’ s time to focus on the long game by reflecting on past weeks . Consider turning positive changes into long-term habits .
Focus on increasing nutrients by adding more fruits and vegetables . Read labels on foods you normally buy and consider ridding your home of foods that are high in added sugar or salt . Evaluate your water and protein intake and adjust if needed . Reflect on what is working for you .
Day 22 : Plan your week of meals including healthy breakfast recipes and salads .
Day 23 : Evaluate how much water you drink today . Day 24 : Evaluate how much protein you get today .
Day 25 : Read the labels on the processed foods in your home .
Day 26 : Purge your kitchen of processed foods high in added sugar and salt .
Day 27 : Reflect on changes you made this month that seem to be helping .
Day 28 : Make a plan to continue your healthy patterns for next month .
For tips on goal setting and more in-depth daily instructions on your 28-Day Pickler ’ s Challenge , visit Brandi ’ s website : brandigivensrd . com / blog . •
Brandi Givens has been a registered dietitian since 2010 . Questions or comments can be posted to her blog at brandigivensrd . com .
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SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER 2023 | MAGAZINE 85