Down-to-Earth advice from a Dietitian Mom. Plus easy, healthy recipes for your family.
Why I changed my eating 🥕
I few years ago, I vowed never to "diet" again.
Because I may be a dietitian who has written about the dangers of restrictive diets, but I'm also human.
And a few years ago, frustrated by a handful of new pounds, I tried a low-carb diet--and had disastrous results (read about that here).
But a few months ago, I started making some adjustments to how and what I eat.
I'm definitely not depriving myself. I'm not going to bed hungry.
And I feel better than I have in a long time.
Mild TMI Alert: I look and feel less bloated and have fewer abdominal and gas pains. And my GI system is much more regular.
Tap the pink button below to find out what I'm doing--and see if it could help you too!
| How I've changed my eating |
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What We're Eating
Sunday: Turkey Burgers w/ air fryer roasted potatoes and green salads
Monday: Steak Tips w/ Instant Pot Mac-n-Cheese + roasted broccoli
Tuesday: Crispy Tofu w/ veggies + rice (holdover from last week)
Wednesday: ALDI Schnitzel (frozen) w/ lemon cream sauce, mashed potatoes + green beans
Thursday: Scrounge Nite
Friday: Cheese Tortellini w/ green salads
Saturday: Scrounge Nite The Revenge
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What I Read That Made Me Think
​How to Stop Jumping to Conclusions The author writes, "We are quick to make excuses for ourselves but tend not to extend the same generosity to others." Here's why--and how to break the habit.
​Raising Teens Is Hard. Lisa Damour Has Some Answers. Damour is a psychologist and has a new book about teens. Here she answers some common questions from parents (if you've got a teen or tween, these will probably resonate with you!).
Have a great week,
Sally
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