The Fitness Magazine: Weeknight Cooking: 6 Timesaving Dinner Tips

Sunday, March 31, 2019

Weeknight Cooking: 6 Timesaving Dinner Tips

"Using local foods inspires me to prepare healthy, plant-based meals that are low in calories and high in nutrients. I also feel good about supporting people in the community who make their living on the land. It's a win-win. I eat healthier and help the local farmers, economy and environment."— Jennifer K. Nelson, RDN, LD

Meal Planning

Healthy meal ideas for hectic days

Do your intentions to eat well seem to fly out the window when you have a packed schedule? Use these timesaving tips for days when your to-do list is long. Also, be sure to keep your house stocked with healthy choices. Then you'll be able to put together a last-minute meal and still eat well. Healthy eating doesn't have to be complicated or involve hard-to-find ingredients.

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Run a 5K with this training guide
Need a new fitness goal to keep you motivated? Running 3.1 miles may seem daunting if you're a rookie, but it doesn't need to be. This beginner's training guide for a 5K takes you step by step to help build mileage and endurance the smart way. Follow this schedule and be ready for race day in just two months.

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Today's Weight-Loss Tip
Stay inspired with daily goals
Each day, it's important to set healthy-eating and physical activity goals. But it's also important to set one inspirational goal. "Today I will stop eating before I feel full" and "I will focus on positive thinking" are two examples of inspirational goals. The key is to make your goals your own. The more you can align your goals with your likes and dislikes, the more likely it is that you'll reach them.