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• 1 Jen // Mar 20, 2009 at 4:50 am

  I make wonderful creations of protein and veggies; such as salads with tons of veggies, baby greens, and sliced almonds. Add in some avocado and dried cranberries and I’m sustained for the next few hours! I also love my raw unsalted almond butter with celery. I cut the celery into bite sized pieces and put the almond butter in a tiny Tupperware container to dip and eat as a snack at work or while driving. Eating creatively, as if I were feeding a child, keeps me really enjoying my meals and snacks, and staying off of desserts and breads.

• 2 Shannon // Mar 20, 2009 at 10:53 am

  My healthy eating tip….

  Do it for a “28 day challenge” and usually it sticks after that for most people.

  I’m in the middle of a 28 day green smoothie challenge….day #12! I’m loving it so far.

  I want those coupons!

• 3 RunToFinish // Mar 20, 2009 at 5:28 pm

  well my green smoothies are certainly a healthy eating habit! I think for me the biggest thing is making time to go to the store and stock up weekly on fresh fruits and veggies

• 4 adrienne Gordon // Mar 20, 2009 at 9:01 pm

  I make it a habit by making their meals everyday.

• 5 Lisa L // Mar 20, 2009 at 9:09 pm

  I always look for partially hydrogenated and despise buying anything with that ingredient.
  We eat a healthy breakfast but our evening downfall is anything chocolate.

• 6 Ann H // Mar 20, 2009 at 9:31 pm

  I try to use whole foods that come in bulk. I avoid fat and salt as much as possible when cooking.

• 7 Sue // Mar 20, 2009 at 9:45 pm

  I buy lots of fruit – especially easy to grab things like grapes, bananas, apples and pears – so that when the boys or I want a quick snack, there’s a healthy treat ready to go.

• 8 Jay F // Mar 20, 2009 at 9:54 pm

  I buy only whole grain bread now, and buy more fruits and veggies than in the past. I try lots of things to get something that the kids like, then repeat it.

• 9 Victoria Ross // Mar 20, 2009 at 10:01 pm

  Enlarged 2/3 heart. Guess you can see why I would like to win these coupons.

• 10 dianne // Mar 20, 2009 at 10:11 pm

  I make healthy eating a habbit by only buying foods that are good for us.

• 11 susan varney // Mar 20, 2009 at 10:20 pm

  don’t eat sweets at all

• 12 Denyse // Mar 20, 2009 at 10:43 pm

  I keep all the healthy snacks near the front of the fridge in the kids reach.

• 13 Jessica Maurer // Mar 20, 2009 at 10:58 pm

  I try to have a healthy dip around hubby when I serve vegetables. he HATES eating them, so I try my best to have Ranch or something like that for hip to dip his veggies in.

• 14 Jean F // Mar 20, 2009 at 11:07 pm

  The hardest thing for me was to give up sweets, but it certainly helps

• 15 Joanne Schultz // Mar 20, 2009 at 11:19 pm

  oatmeal for breakfast gives each day a healthy start!

• 16 Lynne // Mar 20, 2009 at 11:32 pm

  I’ve been doing a lot more of a vegetarian diet to stay healthy. I eat Morning Star veggie patties and vegan sausage. I also buy vegetarian meals that are sold by Trader Joes.

• 17 scarlette // Mar 20, 2009 at 11:36 pm

  I eat no red meat and very little meat at all, drink plenty of water, and eat lots of fruits and veggies

• 18 christopher h // Mar 20, 2009 at 11:37 pm

  we keep chopped fruit and vegetables ready and available in the fridge

• 19 Gary Emes // Mar 20, 2009 at 11:41 pm

  Whole grains and probiotics as often as possible. It keeps me filled up.

• 20 Catherine copeland // Mar 20, 2009 at 11:48 pm

  I make healthy eating a habit by reading the nutrition label and following serving sizes.

• 21 Denise // Mar 21, 2009 at 12:12 am

  I try to get in as many veggies as I can in a day.

• 22 nicole // Mar 21, 2009 at 12:43 am

  We try to stay away from the white starches and use whole wheat bread, brown rice, and brown pasta instead. Also, we bake with whole wheat flour.

• 23 sweetscove // Mar 21, 2009 at 12:55 am

  We make healthy eating a habit by not cutting out specific foods and simply enjoy a little of everything, including plenty of vegetables and fruits.

• 24 meredith // Mar 21, 2009 at 1:09 am

  Lots of veggies and less salt.

• 25 shannon Baas // Mar 21, 2009 at 1:36 am

  By doing my best to keep junk food out of the house.

• 26 Melissa Zimmerman // Mar 21, 2009 at 1:40 am

  I read labels and keep a journal of everything I eat.

• 27 Rachel Newman // Mar 21, 2009 at 2:09 am

  I eat very little red meat, and make sure to pack lots of green, leafy veggies, lean proteins, and lots of fiber into my diet. (Fiber One Toaster Pastries, anyone, anyone?)

  Ladyspy79@aol.com

• 28 Charity S. // Mar 21, 2009 at 2:23 am

  I always buy low-fat products.

  Thanks

• 29 SANDY // Mar 21, 2009 at 2:30 am

  I have gotten to the point in life where when shopping- no matter how free or lowcost- hence after holiday sales..if its not good for you- its not a good deal so I jsut don’t bring it home becuase some have no self control when it comes to quanity- if its there they eat it. If I do bring something home I hide it or freeze it before they see it

• 30 Liz // Mar 21, 2009 at 2:46 am

  I’ve learned to love special vegetable recipes: peas with tarragon, thyme and lemon juice; broccoli sauteed with garlic, green beans with almond slivers, roasted veggies with a sprinkle of truffle salt, spaghetti squash and tomato sauce…

• 31 Marilyn Wons // Mar 21, 2009 at 3:46 am

  I have not had sweets in years. I avoid butter and fried products, except in moderation at holidays and such. I avoid soda and drink plenty of water.

• 32 Laura // Mar 21, 2009 at 4:01 am

  After an excercise reward yourself
  with a piece of fruit.
  After a while you say to your self this is good.

• 33 Christie // Mar 21, 2009 at 5:19 am

  I find it’s easier to eat healthy most of the time but don’t be such a stick in the mud that you never have any “fun” food. Maybe the weekend, or one day a week, have what you want, just make good choices the rest of the week.

• 34 Autumn H. // Mar 21, 2009 at 5:32 am

  I use a calorie counter online to log what I eat each day & it lets me realize how many carbs, fats, salts, etc I am eating!

  autumn398 (at) yahoo.com

• 35 Lisa H // Mar 21, 2009 at 5:43 am

  I make sure I shop for healthier foods. Then I know everyone is eating healthier. Of course this means shopping alone because even my husband will sneak junk food into the cart.

• 36 Lindsay // Mar 21, 2009 at 6:22 am

  Chocolate is my weakness so I just don’t buy it! I try to keep healthy snacks such as fruits and veggies visible in the fridge so I’ll grab them first

• 37 Sylvia Belle // Mar 21, 2009 at 6:56 am

  I try to keep lots of healthy snacks and food in my house because they can have the bad stuff elsewhere.

• 38 Janet F // Mar 21, 2009 at 7:14 am

  I make healthy eating a habit by planning my meals and I make sure that 80% of the food is healthy.

  janetfaye (at) gmail (dot) com

• 39 Christina G. // Mar 21, 2009 at 7:50 am

  I make healthy eating a habit by only buying whole foods when I do my grocery shopping. I try not to bring junk into the house. Thanks for the giveaway!

• 40 Jennelle Henderson // Mar 21, 2009 at 9:25 am

  I eat fruit and yogurts as often as possible to satisfy my sweet tooth instead of cookies and candies

• 41 Vicky Boackle // Mar 21, 2009 at 9:59 am

  we try to eat lots of fruits and vegetables.

• 42 Amber G // Mar 21, 2009 at 10:02 am

  I make sure to eat fruit on at least two occasions every day!

• 43 ralph mcgahagin // Mar 21, 2009 at 10:54 am

  making “healthy” a habit is all about caring for yourself as much as you care for anything or anyone else.

• 44 Tracey Byram // Mar 21, 2009 at 11:17 am

  I’ve cut caffeine and sodium out of my diet. It’s a start.

• 45 Linda Fish // Mar 21, 2009 at 11:17 am

  I try to use as many whole grains as possible

• 46 Aliah D // Mar 21, 2009 at 11:49 am

  I make healthy eating a habit by meal planning and keeping stock of ready-to-go healthy snacks (fruits and veggies). If I plan out our meals ahead of time we are less likely to order take-out, grab something on the run, or make poor decisions (the dreaded vending machine!). We tend to eat organic, eat whole grains, and choose high fiber foods. I also make my son’s lunch and try to incorporate healthy choices but make it fun by cutting things into shapes, leaving him a small piece of dark chocolate, or leaving a fun note. Taking a daily muiltivitamin and exercising helps out healthy lifestyle as well!

• 47 hawkshoe // Mar 21, 2009 at 12:04 pm

  I make healthy eating a habit by planning ahead and keeping healthy foods in my house.

• 48 Cheryl W // Mar 21, 2009 at 12:29 pm

  I noticed that I’ve been snacking on junk food a lot more lately, so I have now been eating only at the kitchen table. It is working, too. You don’t feel like grabbing a cookie if you have to sit at the table to eat it. Thanks!

• 49 Dddiva // Mar 21, 2009 at 1:00 pm

  When I feel up to it I pack bento- not authentic but based on the principles that getting the 5 different colors in the lunch will give them a fairly healthy variety (although sometimes we add treats, I’m not super-strict about that).

• 50 Kathy Scott // Mar 21, 2009 at 2:37 pm

  Grain cereal and yogurt.

• 51 Holly // Mar 21, 2009 at 2:40 pm

  I buy my veggies from local farmers and buy organic as much as I can.

• 52 Kimberly M // Mar 21, 2009 at 2:42 pm

  I base most of my meals around whole grains and veggies with a lean protein source. We try to eat fruit or yogurt for desserts and snacks. I also write what I eat down in a food log so I can see where I need to improve.

• 53 Denise B. // Mar 21, 2009 at 2:43 pm

  I pretty much eat what I want. I believe being healthy relies on how active we are. Europeans are a good example of this.

• 54 Deborah R // Mar 21, 2009 at 3:20 pm

  I make healthy eating a habit by taking a couple of hours every week to prep healthy snacks, nibbles and bites so they’re as easy to grab as a bag of chips used to be.

• 55 Sylvie W. // Mar 21, 2009 at 3:27 pm

  Instead of going all out and immediately eliminating all fats, sugars, etc . . . make the changes gradually by blending them with the “old” foods.

  Here’s an example for a furry member of the family, my cats, that translates well to the human family. My cats were eating regular dry food but they reached an age that called for the senior food. So, I gave them a mixture of 75% old food and 25% senior food and slowly increased the senior percentage until they are completely eating their senior food with relish.

• 56 john ferris // Mar 21, 2009 at 4:21 pm

  I make healthy eating a habit by practicing healthy eating every day.

• 57 Patricia Treskovich // Mar 21, 2009 at 4:29 pm

  I add fruit to my morning cereal, eat vegetables with lunch and dinner and eat fruits for dessert and snacks, so I get a large variety of foods each day.

• 58 ZELIHA SENTURK // Mar 21, 2009 at 4:36 pm

  I eat vegetables and friuts all the time..
  hope to win…
  thanks…

• 59 Gina Stratos // Mar 21, 2009 at 4:45 pm

  I don’t buy much that isn’t unhealthy so I don’t eat much that isn’t either.
  gkstratos@yahoo.com

• 60 Jillie // Mar 21, 2009 at 4:56 pm

  No more fast food. very limited eating out. Meals at home from scratch.

• 61 Sandra K321 // Mar 21, 2009 at 5:13 pm

  I try to eat lots of fresh fruit when it is in season and out of season I keep plenty of no sugar added jarred fruits on hand. I also keep high fiber crackers and nuts around for snacks.

• 62 Linda Lansford // Mar 21, 2009 at 5:21 pm

  I eat fruits, vegatables aand whole wheat

• 63 Meaghan F. // Mar 21, 2009 at 6:40 pm

  I try to mix a salad (just some lettuce, a little feta cheese, and some spray dressing) into my daily or every other day routine. I also try and eat bananas with cinnamon (makes it very yummy) and yogurt whenever I can as well.

• 64 Jennifer Hedden // Mar 21, 2009 at 7:24 pm

  lots of veggies

• 65 Ronda Garnett // Mar 21, 2009 at 7:34 pm

  We always eat lots of fruit, nuts and veggies. I have also started to eat yogurt with sunflower seeds mixed in it as my afternoon snack.

• 66 Diane Baum // Mar 21, 2009 at 7:53 pm

  I try to have a rainbow everyday, this means eating adiet rich in differnt vitamins obtained from eating foods of many different colors. For example orange juice,cereal topped with strawberries and bannas for breakfast(red yellow orange and brown

• 67 Hesper F // Mar 21, 2009 at 7:56 pm

  I don’t keep any “junk food” in the house!

• 68 Dan // Mar 21, 2009 at 8:38 pm

  I try to eat organic as much as possible, not buy junk food (if its not here, we won’t eat it), and grown some of our own food.

• 69 Susan Smith // Mar 21, 2009 at 9:02 pm

  I try to eat more fruits and vetables and less fast food and processed foods.

• 70 GENEVIEVE WARREN // Mar 21, 2009 at 9:38 pm

  Yogurt, bananas, apples, vegetables are part of my diet on daily bases. I never eat out, no matter what it is but I do have a doughnuts (from dunkins of course) if I want to treat myself, once does not hurt, you cannot be a prisoner of your food!!! and it does not hurt!

  GENEVIEVE

• 71 Jennifer M // Mar 21, 2009 at 10:20 pm

  We simply don’t keep junk in the house, so we’re forced to snack on things like (non-sugar) cereal, peanut butter, and fruit. No other options to fall back on!

• 72 Christine V // Mar 22, 2009 at 12:01 am

  eat lots of fruit

• 73 Leann S // Mar 22, 2009 at 12:05 am

  We eat all our meals at home and I do alot of cooking ahead on weekends so that we have something quick to warm up on game nights.

• 74 Kathy // Mar 22, 2009 at 12:28 am

  I always keep a plate of raw veggies and a dish of fresh fruit on the counter around dinner time.

• 75 HilLesha // Mar 22, 2009 at 12:34 am

  We try our best to stay away from junk food.

• 76 Sonya // Mar 22, 2009 at 1:02 am

  We keep healthy snacks in the house and eat lots of fruit and veggies.

• 77 Dan // Mar 22, 2009 at 1:04 am

  I make it a habit by building it into my routine

• 78 Kimberly // Mar 22, 2009 at 1:34 am

  I make it a habit by “trying” to eat regular meals.. I have a tendency to not eat all day and then at night I’m like a crazy woman in the kitchen searching for chocolate and anything else I can get quick..

  By eating normal meals I limit how much I eat and don’t crave the bad stuff as much..

• 79 Marianna // Mar 22, 2009 at 2:18 am

  I find that when I have junk food in the house, the kids automatically go for it. I try to keep healthy snacks home instead-pre-cut veggies, yogurt, fruit…

• 80 Monique Rizzo // Mar 22, 2009 at 2:48 am

  We practice portion control, exercise and get plenty of sleep and water!! Thanks for the chance.

  mogrill@comcast.net

• 81 kim v // Mar 22, 2009 at 2:48 am

  I pack lunches and pre plan snacks so that we don’t give into fast food (or at least not too often).
  Thanks for the giveaway!
  Kimspam66(at)yahoo(dot)com

• 82 Melanie D // Mar 22, 2009 at 3:18 am

  We serve veggies with every meal.
  And real veggies, “french fries” don’t count. :]

• 83 Betty C // Mar 22, 2009 at 3:41 am

  I try to keep junk food out of the house. If it isn’t there we are less tempted to eat poorly.

• 84 Lisa Taylor // Mar 22, 2009 at 4:27 am

  I keep fruit and veggies presliced on the bottom shelf of the fridge for the kids to grab as a snack and the junk food high and out of sight.

• 85 Chrysa // Mar 22, 2009 at 4:28 am

  I try to keep “easy to grab” snacks on hand so that we eat those instead of looking for junk!

• 86 Emilie S // Mar 22, 2009 at 4:42 am

  I keep veggies in the house and bring healthy snacks along when I leave, in case I get hungry, so I don’t get tempted to buy something unhealthy!

• 87 anntje // Mar 22, 2009 at 4:59 am

  i’m always on the run so i make sure to take a healthy snack with me when i’m in hurry. something like fresh fruit or a handful of nuts rather than chips or sweets. oh, and i always drink water instead of soda.

• 88 Cynthya // Mar 22, 2009 at 6:11 am

  I look for healthy recipes online and try out one or two a week to keep things interesting. We always have healthy snacks on hand, like nuts, dried fruit and yogurt. We also plan carefully before we go to a restaurant so we know what the best choices are.

• 89 Janna Johnson // Mar 22, 2009 at 6:12 am

  I am watching the food I eat very carefully and counting the fat grams in particular!!
  Thanks for entering me! Great Contest!

  Janna Johnson
  janna@FeedYourPigBlog.com
  http://www.FeedYourPigBlog.com

• 90 Catherine // Mar 22, 2009 at 6:25 am

  I do fresh fruit or desserts instead of fat filled baked goods.

• 91 Leigh Nichols // Mar 22, 2009 at 9:17 am

  I stock the fridge with healthy alternatives, at my son’s eye level, right there within his reach. He loves yogurts and cottage cheese and fat-free puddings. If I have blue cheese dressing, he will eat raw veggies! *gasp*!

• 92 Marc // Mar 22, 2009 at 9:41 am

  I don’t eat junk food, but only “good” food: Vegetables, fruits, fish, nuts, seeds, whole grains, etc. And I eat yougurt every day.

• 93 Elizabeth Y. // Mar 22, 2009 at 1:26 pm

  I substitute wherever possible in all recipes, and I cook at home way more than I used to.

• 94 Katie R // Mar 22, 2009 at 1:53 pm

  I offer fruits and veggies at lunches and dinners, and I require that a taste (a no thank-you bite) be taken of each item.

• 95 Martha J // Mar 22, 2009 at 4:10 pm

  I’ve made healthy eating a habit by only buying safe and nutritious foods.

• 96 Veronica Garrett // Mar 22, 2009 at 4:14 pm

  I make sureonly healthy products are in my home. I make sure everything my family eats is healthy.

• 97 Robin // Mar 22, 2009 at 4:51 pm

  I eat slowly and stop eating when I’m full.

• 98 Kayce C // Mar 22, 2009 at 5:29 pm

  I make healthy eating a habit by eating a lot of fresh fruits and veggies.

• 99 Pamela S // Mar 22, 2009 at 5:58 pm

  We have really been trying to up our intake of fruits and vegetables and fiber. We’re trying to decrease processed food. Thanks.

• 100 Nancy S.n // Mar 22, 2009 at 6:17 pm

  I grow my own organic veggies and fruit and I supplement with local Farmers’ market produce. I eat cheese or turkey for protein about twice a week.

• 101 Anne Theriault // Mar 22, 2009 at 7:05 pm

  I cook items like brown rice in batches, then eat them throughout the week, or freeze portions.

• 102 Dan // Mar 22, 2009 at 7:50 pm

  I’m trying to eat more fruits, vegetables and high fiber foods and less sugar and processed foods.

• 103 cheryl kellery // Mar 22, 2009 at 8:07 pm

  We try to eat lots of fresh fruit and veggies and drink lots of water

• 104 Carol // Mar 22, 2009 at 8:48 pm

  The best tip is to shop wisely. If the good stuff is in the house, that’s what the family will eat.

• 105 Beckie // Mar 22, 2009 at 9:15 pm

  I really like the healthy meal tips- never thought of some of them- I didn’t know about the cottage cheese/jelly idea- I need to try that and the Fiber One- great!
  thanks for the ideas!
  BEckie

• 106 ARTHUR MALONE // Mar 22, 2009 at 10:13 pm

  I GROW A VEGETABLE GARDEN organic style–no flowers only things to be eaten–

• 107 C. clemens // Mar 22, 2009 at 10:37 pm

  i have been cutting down on my carbs, i try and eat them for lunch.

• 108 Tobster // Mar 22, 2009 at 10:55 pm

  I try to approach eating like I did when I was pregnant: looking for beneficial foods and recognizing the potentially negative impact of non nutritive foods

• 109 Jennifer Elliott // Mar 22, 2009 at 11:02 pm

  I make healthy eating a habit, by trying to plan out meals a week in advance, so we don’t wait until the end and just throw something together. I also like to easy seasonal food that I get from the farmer’s market.

• 110 Gianna // Mar 22, 2009 at 11:51 pm

  I just make sure i’m eating the same healthy foods and my kids do the same

• 111 Karen M // Mar 22, 2009 at 11:53 pm

  When I shop I don’t let myself put anything in the cart that isn’t a healthy food. These coupons would be a great help for my next shopping trip. Thanks.

• 112 George Casson // Mar 23, 2009 at 12:05 am

  I make healthy eating a habit by not trying to being sweets and fattening food into the house. Alot of vegetables and I switched to high Fiber bread. retirenaval(at)yahoo.com

• 113 Lori Walker // Mar 23, 2009 at 12:11 am

  we like to use yogurt and banana as a dessert

• 114 Crys L. // Mar 23, 2009 at 1:26 am

  My healthy eating habit is assembling a bunch of smaller snacks (granola, oatmeal, fresh fruits, small sandwiches) and eating them throughout the day instead of indulging in superlarge meals. By spreading out, I’m less likely to gorge in one meal, and plus I’m taking care in eating good stuff!

• 115 Felicia Shapiro // Mar 23, 2009 at 1:37 am

  I make eating a healthy habit by always having chopped vegetables in my refrigerator–easy to find and easy to eat!

• 116 Helen // Mar 23, 2009 at 2:10 am

  We eat whole wheat pasta and have resorted to baking our own breads from scratch.

• 117 Marcy Strahan // Mar 23, 2009 at 3:20 am

  I am eating oatmeal everyday! I also freeze juice until it’s slushy & then eat it!
  I have been checking out healthier recipes online too!

• 118 Kira Walker // Mar 23, 2009 at 3:55 am

  I eat smaller portions more frequently and drink lots of water

• 119 Lily Kwan // Mar 23, 2009 at 4:25 am

  I try to eat healthy by using fresh and flavorful ingredients.

• 120 Donna K // Mar 23, 2009 at 4:33 am

  We are eating mre fruits and veggies.

• 121 ttfn300 // Mar 23, 2009 at 1:10 pm

  ok, i’ve done the jam in yogurt before, but not cottage cheese. why? i don’t know but now i want to! And egg whites and hummus?? that’s a must-do, too

  i used to do fiber one as “granola” almost every day, but i’ve cut back a little as i eat alot of fiber… now my crunch in yogurt comes from flax and wheat germ! another healthy habit is using hummus instead of mayo on sandwiches, so much more flavor!!

• 122 MelC33 // Mar 24, 2009 at 9:14 pm

  Okay, so my secret to a happy and healthy lifestyle is a little different, and I think you ladies would appreciate it!

  Since giving birth to my first son, I had trouble getting rid of the baby weight. A good friend of mine suggested to me a different tactic to regain my old figure back.

  She said, every time she accomplishes something that is special in her life, ie- weight loss, promotion..she rewards herself with a piece of jewelry. Thinking it was silly at first, I attempted her technique anyway, and found that it is indeed rather very rewarding! After a few months, I started cutting off 5, 10, 15, 20 lbs! Now, I have a piece of jewelry for every time I hit my 5 lb. goal. It’s so wonderful to get to wear jewelry that has sentimental value and a rewarding significance. For me, it’s a positive reminder that anything is possible!

  Also, while searching online for jewelry sites, I found this great website – Jewelry Information Center (www.JIC.org). It’s a site that has TONS of stuff about jewelry (gift giving guides, trend updates, history, cleaning care tips, etc). It also has a section where users can submit their own stories on their favorite pieces of jewelry. I found this quite intriguing at first because I hadn’t come across any other sites that offered such highly personalized sections before. Ultimately, this “shared stories” section motivated me to post my story for others to see! It’s nice to know others appreciate the same things I do, and it’s helpful to read others’ stories as well! I can honestly say now, that JIC is my go-to jewelry resource – it’s personable, full of information and jewelry ideas and more. I advise you all to give it a try.

  If that doesn’t totally sell you on it, also know that there’s a sweepstakes going on through the end of the month: submit your story, be entered into a contest to win a diamond necklace. Don’t mind if i do!

  Best!
  MelC33

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