I used to think that discipline meant giving up things, doing hard, painful, unpleasant things (“no pain, no gain”), never failing to keep a resolution. In other words, doing things that I am incapable of doing long term. It took me a long time to realize the power of small changes, small actions, pleasant (or at least do-able) actions that can become good habits. I’ve learned to accept a lapse in a habit as something temporary that can be corrected next time around, like tomorrow, not a whip that I should use to flagellate myself for being a loser. Not all small actions turn into habits, but some do, and now, after 6 years of moving toward better eating, healthier patterns of rest, movement, and dealing with mental clutter, I can feel some tangible benefits. Here are some food-related changes that can move you in the direction of better health.
Start the day with a smoothie
No time for breakfast? Start your day with a delicious nutrient-loaded smoothie. If your mornings are rushed, make it the night before. You’re off to a good start, no matter what happens during the rest of the day. No recipe needed. You can throw in what you like, what you need, what you want, what…
Fruit & Stuff 