So many of us resolve each year to start exercising and eating healthier only to lose determination and motivation days or weeks into it. This happens for ONE reason. A lack of goal setting! Without detailed goals, there is no finish line. Without a finish line, there is no plan. No plan equals failure! It really is that simple. Save money on food, doctor's bills, medications, etc. all by creating just a few new healthy habits.

How about our children? Are you a parent of an overweight child? If so, you CANNOT overlook this. It is your responsibility to set a good example and motivate them, from childhood, to lose their excess weight and live a long, healthy lifestyle. You can be an exceptional role model for your children. You can make this change a family affair, increasing time spent together, communication and activities. If you are willing to put forth efforts to stay in shape, you can and will provide that same example for your kids.

If you've had bariatric surgery, congratulations! You are well on your way to a healthier weight and lifestyle. Your meal portions are much smaller now. To maintain optimal health, it’s important to make each bite count. Here is a tuna or chicken salad recipe to get you started!

Tuna or Chicken Salad

SERVINGS: 2

INGREDIENTS
1 (6 ounce) can water packed tuna or chicken
1 medium dill pickle, finely diced
1 tablespoon grated onion, if tolerated
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1-2 tablespoons low fat mayonnaise
3-6 drops Tabasco sauce, to taste
1-2 tablespoons roasted red pepper, if desired

DIRECTIONS
Mix all ingredients together.

NUTRITIONAL ANALYSIS PER SERVING
Calories: 90
Fat: 1 gram
Protein: 15 grams
Carbohydrate: 5 grams
Cholesterol: 19 milligrams
Sodium: 406 milligrams
Sugar: 1 gram

Turkey Turnovers

SERVINGS: 24

INGREDIENTS
1 envelope dry onion soup
1 pound ground turkey (breast meat only)
1 cup shredded 2% low fat cheese
3 tubes reduced fat refrigerated crescent rolls (8 in each tube)

DIRECTIONS

1.     Preheat oven to 350 degrees

2.     Mix soup with meat in skillet and brown well

3.     Blend in cheese

4.     Unroll dough, separate rolls, and cut each triangle in half

5.     Place spoonful of meat mixture in center of each triangle

6.     Fold over, seal edges, and place on cookie sheet

7.     Bake for 15 minutes

NUTRITIONAL ANALYSIS (2 TURNOVERS)
Calories: 155
Fat: 7 grams
Protein: 9 grams
Carbohydrate: 13 grams
Cholesterol: 14 mg
Sodium: 472 mg
Sugar: 3 grams