Food Network’s Claire Robinson Discusses Healthy Eating….And Chocolate

It’s getting down to the wire for that dreaded time of year: New Year’s Resolutions. Despite our best intentions, most of us seem unable to keep these goals we have set for ourselves! Food Network Challenge and 5 Ingredient Fix host Claire Robinson is available for interviews with bloggers on Friday, January 6th to give you some great tips for avoiding frustration and meetings your New Years goals (without having to give up foods you love, like chocolate)!

Celebrity chef and Food Network star Claire Robinson offers tips on how to make resolutions that you actually want to keep – everything from how to make healthier eating choices to tips on establishing what matters most for your upcoming year.

Some of Claire’s healthy living tips include:

  • GET EDUCATED TO MAKE HEALTHIER EATING CHOICES – A common mistake is that people make drastic decisions (such as instantly turning vegan) that are difficult to keep. In order to make healthy choices last for the long-term, you must make taste a priority.

 

  • GET INVOLVED – Make a commitment to give back to your community, focusing on an organization or project that you feel passionate about to kick off the new year.

 

  • CREATE A BUILT-IN REWARD SYSTEM – To reinforce your long-term health goals, you should implement a built-in reward system that allows you to celebrate the small victories and keeps you motivated.

 

Here are the questions that I asked Claire:

1 – I have always had a sweet tooth, but I am trying to be more conscious of what I eat. How can I satisfy my sweet tooth but keep my healthy-eating goals?

2 – What are some tips to maintain your healthy-living goals past the first month or two of the New Year?

3 – Do you have any recipes that incorporate chocolate that you could share with our readers?

Claire answers my questions in this video just for 5 Minutes for Mom:

More About Claire Robinson:

Claire Robinson combines her passions for food and television in 5 Ingredient Fix, a Food Network series featuring delicious eclectic recipes made with five ingredients or fewer. She believes the best dishes feature carefully selected fresh foods with distinct flavors and a straightforward cooking style that also promotes healthy and seasonal eating.

Claire also joined Food Network’s primetime lineup as the host of Food Network Challenge (as of April 2010), bringing her culinary knowledge and passion for the iconic show to its brand-new set and providing minute-by-minute details of the thrilling challenges.

 

Note: This post was sponsored by Dove. They sent me a basket of chocolate, too. I decided to share a little with my kids…

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  1. Pretty much what is said above..I used to train a lot and the only thing that really helped was the diet. Actually it is 50-50 (training – diet plan).
    Good luck all..

  2. Water + vegetables = winning strategy

  3. 5 glass of water per day!

    1. I agreee! 🙂
      I usually drink milk as well, however..

  4. Jessica W says:

    Training, right food and enough water – success!

  5. Little Missy says:

    More water! That’s all about it!

  6. Angela Qcrazy says:

    Take a multivitamin everyday!

  7. Barbara Ann Pearce says:

    Eat a well balanced diet including different fruits and vegetables. Enjoy your favorite treats, but limit how often you have them.

  8. Eat CHOCOLATE, in moderation of course!

  9. lots of fruits & veggies…straight up!

  10. joel.sternenberrg says:

    yes i just love to have it

  11. Camille Widdows says:

    Stay hydrated and read to relax at night before bed. A good nights sleep is worth so much to me.

  12. I think one of the biggest things for me is to get enough sleep. If I’m sleep-deprived, nothing else seems to go right.

  13. Drink lots of water. It flushes out the impurities and makes you feel full.

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  14. Veronica Garrett says:

    Eat a healthy balanced diet with lots of whole grains, fruits and vegetables.

    1. Yeah, that makes sense.

  15. Michelle S. says:

    Drink lots of water and stay active.

  16. We try to eat healthy by eating more vegetables
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  17. Everything in moderation.. and keep active.

  18. I always carry water with me and a healthy snack that way when I’m on the run, I have food and water available in case I get hungry. Makes it easy when fast food is the only option I have.

  19. Dove is my absolute favorite chocolate!! Thebasket will be gone in no time — and I’ll enjoy every minute of it.

  20. Eat four or five small meals a day, rather than three large ones.

  21. Stay active! Even if you have to split your exercises up in bursts of 5-8 minute sessions!

  22. Don’t snack right before bedtime.

  23. Brittney House says:

    I love to keep active by finding ways to keep moving through the day.

  24. Beverly M. says:

    Walk a lot, drink lots of water and eat lots of fruits and veggies.

  25. mary gardner says:

    drink lots of water, lots of fresh air and exercise

    marygardner49 at aol dot com

  26. Avoid processed foods and exercise daily.

  27. misty sunrise says:

    Make sure you drink lots of water

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  28. Drink lots of water, plenty of sleep and eat veggies and fruit.

  29. Keep it moving and you’ll go far

  30. Sean Daly says:

    Hit the gym and drink lots of fluids

  31. Misty rummell says:

    I walk at least 2 miles a day my sister lives about a mile away so I just walk there and walk back

  32. Lois Jones says:

    I park my car far from a store entrance to get some extra walking in each time i shop!

  33. I don’t buy junk food, that way I won’t eat it!

  34. Drink lots of water and get plent of sleep.

  35. My fav healthy-living tip – “Practice Yoga regularly for a healthy mind & a healthy body together with a diet of fruits, veggies & lots of water!!!”

  36. Jaclyn Reynolds says:

    Healthy tip- Drink plenty of water!

  37. Incorporate some physical activity into your day, even if its just a few minutes her and there, make it a habit and it will pay off. Also eat right, without denying yourself an ocassional indulgence , and probably most importantly, keep a positive mental attitude and accentuate the good things in your life.

  38. Avoid over-indulgence, of anything! That’s my favorite tip.

  39. My favorite healthy-living tip is to get out and walk as much as you can

  40. michelle tucker says:

    My healthy living tip is to drink plenty of water. Try to avoid those sodas, even the diet ones.

  41. Crystal H says:

    My favorite tips are a tie between GET MOVING and WATER. Get moving…walk, run, dance whatever you can and drink water…lots of water.

  42. Keep active, whether it’s walking, gardening or doing any kind of exercise.

  43. BusyWorkingMama says:

    You’re never too busy to exercise – even 10 minutes here and there adds up!

  44. I have made an effort to have fresh veggies and fruit each day. Exercise by walking each day with my wife.

  45. Laurie W. says:

    Walk, walk, walk…everywhere you go. It’s great free exercise.

  46. Be grateful every day, and find a balance between eating well, and indulging in your favorite foods, ie, chocolate!!

  47. When making changes to your diet, don’t cut all your favorites out at one time. If you do it gradually, you’ll be able to replace them with healthy foods and not miss them so much. I find that giving myself one junk snack on the weekend helps me have something to look forward to. I just have to walk that extra mile on the treadmill! 🙂 Thanks.

  48. tracey byram says:

    Avoid fast food and fried food.

  49. Walking to pick my daughter up from the bus stop whenever possible! Drinking lots of water as well!

  50. amy delong says:

    portion control!
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  51. Take care of yourself so you have the energy to take care of others.

  52. Michelle H. says:

    Exercise really helps. Now that I am working out regularly my health and energy has improved.

  53. !Don’t drive to pick up the kids grab the dog if you have one and walk, drink water and plenty of it and relax!

  54. Deborah Wallin says:

    My tip is to take care of yourself all around. Drink lots of water, get lots of rest and eat lots of fruit and vegetables.
    wallindeb@yahoo.com

  55. Ross Hassel says:

    Avoid late night snacks

  56. shirley pebbles says:

    My favorite tip is to never deprive yourself of the food you want because then you’ll over indulge. Just do it in moderation.

  57. James Coyne says:

    Eat more fruit and drink more water

  58. Carla Bamonte says:

    Eat your veggies!

  59. Laurie Emerson says:

    I have cut up fresh fruits and vegetables in containers in the refrigerator. We have all started to grab those for a snack instead of foods which are too rich in sugar or salt. I wanted to have my children start at an early age to eat healthy so they will carry it into their adulthood.

  60. Sara Wood says:

    Find simple ways to increase your level of exercise such as park further back in the parking lot, take the stairs, play with your kids outside, etc.

  61. tracey johnson says:

    drink lots of water and walk everyday

  62. Becky Adams says:

    My #1 tip for healthy living is to GET MOVING! Step away from the computer, tie on those tennis shoes and go for a walk. Breathe some fresh air and appreciate the beauty around you. 🙂

  63. Norma hartwell says:

    park far from the store to increase your walking

  64. Find simple ways to be more active such as walk the kids to school instead of drive, don’t look for the closest parking spot, and walk that flight of steps.

  65. Michelle M ( says:

    Taking a walk every day is my tip. It’s refreshing and healthy. Thanks!

  66. make exercise part of your daily routine

  67. rob riffe says:

    exercise is key……and dark chocolate. mmmm

  68. Ashley Gao says:

    If you have a choice to sit or stand, try standing or pacing around.

  69. Melanie C says:

    My favorite healthy living tip would be walking! It sounds simple enough, and really is, but it’s too easy to forget about all the benefits you can get, just from making sure to go walking daily.

  70. drink plenty of water and sleep

  71. I eat a diet which consists mainly of fruits and vegetables. — about 75% fruits and vegetables. That way I don’t feel guilty if I indulge in chocolate (yum!) ever so often.

  72. My favorite healthy living tip is to moderate all food groups, staying clear of sugars and white flours as much as possible, drinking lots of water, and getting enough sleep. reejen at comcast dot net

  73. Liz Terek says:

    Drink as much water as possible as often as possible

  74. Teri Martens says:

    Everything in moderation, even chocolate!

  75. My best tip is everything in moderation….no good to deprive yourself

  76. Penny Kathleen says:

    My tip is to move! Move every day! Aim for at least 30 minutes of some form of cardio exercise and it’s always great to incorporate more!

  77. Kaitlin Reich says:

    I think stay positive and don’t be afraid to treat yourself once in a while, for a job well done.

  78. Jen Harriman says:

    Always drink lots of water!

  79. Britty Brannon says:

    Smile,stay positive,watch what you eat,drink water,and be as active as possible!

  80. Marcie V. says:

    Drink lots of water!

  81. My healthy living tip is to join a gym with your significant other and push each other to go a few times a week!

  82. Don’t grocery shop when you’re in a rush- you’ll always end up with more packaged and convenience foods. Healthy foods like fish and produce take time to pick out, leave the kids at home and give yourself time to find the perfect bunch of kale.

  83. I eat lots of fruits and vegetables. Thanks for the giveaway.

  84. Michelle B says:

    Exercise daily and drink lots of water

  85. Exercise!! Find one that you find fun and stick with it! It does a lot more than diet alone, PLUS adds CV health.

  86. Lucy Schwartz says:

    To reduce stress through meditation.

  87. My fave healthy living tip is to eat your protein 1st and fill up on it before you eat any carbs. Thanks!

  88. Christina says:

    I’ll eat ice cream or chocolate, but in very small amounts, and this keeps me from feeling deprived.

  89. Lindsey G. says:

    My tip is to exercise at least 3 times a week and drink plenty of water.

  90. Valerie Taylor Mabrey says:

    take time to truly eat your food not just gulp it down
    vmkids3 at msn dot com

  91. So I don’t deny myself and feel deprived, a little chocolate does just the trick and then I’m ok!

  92. Debbie Kennedy says:

    My tip : allow yourself to satisfy a craving in a very small portion. If you don’t, you will search out other foods in the hope of satisfaction and likely end up eating more calories.

  93. Drink lots of water – so simple, but amazing results and I’m always surprised how few actually do it. 🙂 creedamy [at] yahoo [dot] com

  94. Tammy Mauk says:

    Drink plenty of water.

  95. ANGEL JACKLYN says:

    TAKE THE DOG FOR A DAILY WALK. IT NOT ONLY HELPS OUT MAN’S BEST FRIEND, BUT DOES WONDERS FOR YOUR OWN BODY!

  96. Kat Dailey says:

    My tip is to enjoy and admire the weather (in person!) and spend as much time as possible playing outdoors!

  97. My tip is to drink plenty of water and try to excercise.

  98. Theresa D says:

    Drink plenty of water.

  99. My tip is to drink plenty of water and to take the stairs instead of the elevator when possible

  100. Jennifer L. says:

    My tip is to make more of your own food. It’s always healthier to use fresh ingredients rather than buy something processed and pre-made. It also saves money and tastes better.

  101. If you, like me, don’t like a lot of the vegetables you should eat, then try green smoothies. I do them with a lot of sugar free flavoring and I don’t even taste the veggies.

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  102. Holly Hook says:

    Getting at least five servings a day of fruit and veggies is my number one rule.

  103. Angela Winesburg says:

    Eat plenty of veggies and fruits and make sure to consume an ample amount of water throughout the day

  104. Drink lots of water. Get plenty of sleep and try to go to bed at the same time every night.

  105. Marc-Andre Taillefer says:

    My healthy living tip is to drink lots of water

  106. everything in moderation

  107. Don’t sweat the small stuff. Extra stress is one of the worst things for you

  108. The best healthy living tip is just to keep moving! Like when I do my happy chocolate dance while consuming Dove chocolates.

  109. Take the stairs instead of the elevators at work!

  110. I eat real food that I prepare myself and exercise every day.

  111. My biggest tip is to exercise at least every other day for 30 minutes to keep fit.

  112. Autumn West says:

    My tip is all things in moderation.

  113. Karlene Shamir says:

    my favorite tip is STAY ACTIVE. staying active does not mean doing a crazy workout, but simply keeping your body in motion. walk those 6 blocks instead of driving!

  114. Salleefur/Jesselyn/Jesstinger says:

    As a two-time breast cancer survivor , I ‘ve tried to maintain a baseline routine that includes drinking lots of water, eating a balanced (but not insanely strict or neurotically inflexible!) low fat/low sodium diet – eating as much FRESH food as possible..

    I TRY to spend 15-20 minutes on a HealthRider or Istationary bike (in Winter) at least 4 times a week and/or walk 1–2 miles daily.

    Recently, my Honey/Hubby and me have started adding organic Chia seeds to some foods and fruit juice and starting the day with a banana and either a glass of low-sodium V-8 Juice or Green Tea with lemon & honey.

    All that said – we still adore CHOCOLATE – especially seductively divine DARK Chocolate – which we consider to be the ultimate nourishment for heart (as in soul) and spirit!

  115. Try to get some kind of exercise daily and watch sugar and salt intake

  116. My best tip is to drink more water and less soda and/or juices.

  117. My tip would be to exercise every day

  118. Jennifer Gibson says:

    For healthy living I recommend smoke detectors in every room and regularly clean under appliances.

  119. ericka coello says:

    my healthy living tip is the good old never failing one: drink lots of water

  120. Drink lots of water and have a glass of water before dinner to feel full.

  121. Serena Powell says:

    My favorite healthy living tip is cutting out meat. Vegetarians typically live 6-10 years longer then meat-eaters

  122. Making tht change in your mind and lifestyle to stay healthy and only make good choices!

  123. Samantha d says:

    Whenever I drive some place, I park as far away as possible for the extra exercise. (be smart about this at night though..)

  124. Drink lots of water, avoid alcohol and smoking.

    ky2here at msn dot com

  125. lisa morse says:

    My healthy living tip is to eat an apple before you go out to dinner or to a party so you dont eat too much!

  126. glenngpeterson says:

    just keep track of the calories on the back of th eproduct

  127. I leaned to eat in moderation

  128. my healthy living tip is to never try diets, they never work, and you end up gaining more weight than when you started. Instead try to make healthier choices that you can stick with

  129. I do my own gardening canning raise chickens and ducks for eggs and meat, also raise my own honey bees and make maple syrup.

  130. Try to do some form of exercise every day

  131. Drink plenty of water throughout the day and get a good night’s sleep.

  132. fave tip- if you have a sweet tooth like me, 😉 make sure to be active- cardio/lifting weights as many days out of the week as you can! even w/ a 1 yr old i squeeze it in-even for just 20 min…it’s better than nothing. on days you can do more, do more.

    annae07 at aol dot com

  133. My healthy living tips — drink lots and lots of water 🙂 , enjoy life and take time to smile and laugh, choose not to stress out over things that really don’t matter 10 years from now, and exercise. 🙂 creedamy [at] yahoo[dot] com

  134. Drink Green Tea instead of coffee–there are so many antioxidants!

  135. The best healthy tip is …Water, water, everywhere! Carry a bottle around with you everywhere you go. Sipping on small amounts throughout the day may be easier than trying to gulp it all down at once.

  136. melissa n says:

    lots of water and portion control

  137. Approach eating as the means to nourish and energize your body and leave the treats as what they’re meant to be – a treat and not a staple!

  138. My favorite tip is to always eat breakfast. It makes the rest of the day go better and I have the energy to workout!

  139. My healthy tip is to make sure you get in enough water each day!

  140. Erica Barnes says:

    I eat lots of chicken, fish, whole grains, Greek yogurt, and lots of fruits and vegetables, and only eat sweets once a week. I also enjoy walking or doing aerobics every day.

  141. A great healthy living tip is to start slow. It can be very overwhelming to change your entire lifestyle all at once. Select one thing this week; eat more fruits and vegetables, then select another next week; exercise 3 times per week, keep on going in this manner. This way you allow yourself to slowly adapt to these changes, and chances are you’ll stick to it.

  142. Tracy Dixon says:

    I purposely park at the far end of parking lots so I walk just a little bit more!

  143. my healthy living tip is to not give up the stuff you love, but learn how to enjoy properly sized portions!

  144. My healthy living tip is to stay out of the drive thru.

  145. lynn shires says:

    I like to bake my chicken and always make sure I remove the skin. I also take my poodles on a daily walk, helps them and me get some much needed exercise!

  146. Eat seasonally – fresh fruits and veggies are inexpensive and the most delicious in their season!

  147. Kelley Franco says:

    My healthy living tip is to drink lots of water and to walk as much as possible!!!

  148. I try not to eat so much banana cream pie, but it’s my favorite!

  149. My favorite healthy living tip is to always go grocery shopping on a full stomach to avoid unnecessary purchases of junk food

  150. Always care a no/low calorie snack in your purse! Great for when things run later and you need to eat before you start staring down the candy machine.

  151. Karen Gonyea says:

    Treat food as fuel primarily and then allow yourself a treat once in a great while.

  152. Francine Anchondo says:

    Eat smaller portions and if you still feel hungry try drinking some water if your still hungry after 15 mins then eat something.

  153. Eat lots of Fruits and Vegetables!

  154. My tip would be to control your portions and be more active. Simple things like taking the stairs, park farther and walk. Try cutting your portion in half.

  155. Drink water and have at least 2 veggies a day.

  156. I plan our meals around fruits and veggies, versus around meats!

  157. my tip is to make sure you’re making the three regular meals, and drink lots of water if you can through the day.

  158. Thomas Frink says:

    My dad had an expression (a Methodist one) – “Moderation in all things”

  159. everything in moderation!

  160. My favorite health tip is to drink lots of water and if you really don’t like tap water try flavored water.

  161. Katrina Page says:

    My favorite tip is to do SOMETHING to get active every day. Don’t just spend your days off in front of the tv.

  162. My favorite tip is to drink plenty of water.

  163. I try not to buy or eat too much junk food, but there is a weakness every now & then.

  164. My favorite healthy living tip is dont let your weight get out of control … 5 turns into 10.20. 30 very easily so maintain a healthy weight.

  165. Andrea Kruse says:

    My favorite tip is to drink water before a meal and sip all throughout the day. It helps me resist grabbing a snack because I am actually thirsty. Plus I need to stay hydrated.

  166. LeAnn Boehne says:

    Make sure I drink Water all day long and exercise daily

  167. Alicia S. says:

    My tip: Everytime I walk into the kitchen, the first thing I do is get a drink of water! Even if it’s to pass through to the laundry room, I stop and have some water!

  168. Allison Downes says:

    Exercise and eat lots of veggies and fruits

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  169. Drink lots of water and get plenty of sleep.

  170. My favorite healthy living tip is to add in veggies where you/your kids won’t notice them – shred em up and sprinkle them into meatloaf or lasagna, etc! You’ll be adding great veggies to your diet without stress!

  171. Ronald Tucker says:

    I have heard a lot about Dove Chocolates I would like to win this contest and try them.

  172. Tamara Lawson says:

    Don’t give up on the things you like just eat less

  173. Brenda Witherspoon-Bedard says:

    drink a lot of water and do yoga every day
    brendawitherspoon at hotmail dot com

  174. I have been enjoying the Mio water enhancer liquid flavorings. I find myself drinking lots more water when it has a smidge of flavor.

  175. robert hogan says:

    Be proactive in life, not reactive

  176. Supplements & Meditation! Does the body good.

  177. Angela Qcrazy says:

    Take a multivitamin everyday.

  178. Eat plenty of raw fruits and vegetables. And exercise daily.

  179. I try to walk as much as I can, and drink plenty of water

  180. My favorite tip is to exercise 20 minutes daily and drink green tea.

  181. Christine says:

    Eating right and exercise regularly.
    Thanks for the chance!

  182. Carolyn G says:

    Exercise at least 15 minutes a day for good health

  183. Be mindful of portion sizes. Also,get regular exercis and enough sleep.

  184. kimberlee says:

    Spinach salad for lunch with oil-based dressing and at least 5 veggies added.

  185. Drink more water each day. When eating food chew it more slowly and really enjoy it.

  186. My healthy living tip is to walk at least 15 minutes a day at a brisk pace.

  187. Make sure you get plenty of sleep!
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  188. Marilyn Wons says:

    My favorite healthy living tip is to eat what one wants, but in moderation!

  189. Margaret Smith says:

    My favorite is to enjoy and eat what you want, but eat it in moderation.
    Thanks so much

  190. Eat the right diet, get enough rest, and wash your hands.

  191. Kim Henrichs says:

    My favorite healthy living tip is to incorporate yoga into your routine

  192. Cynthia C says:

    My tip is to drink water instead of soft drinks or even juices.

  193. coliebear says:

    My tip is to drink at least 64 ounces of water a day.

  194. I keep fruit and veggies in the house to snack on so i don’t venture into other stuff that isn’t so good for you!

  195. Kristy Thiel says:

    my favorite tip is to drink lots of water – it helps you feel full AND helps your skin!

  196. HappyMomC says:

    Exercise and eat right! Eat smaller portions and don’t keep yourself hungry too long.

  197. My favorite healthy living tip? Listen to your body. If it says you’re tired, slow down or sleep more. If it says you aren’t hungry anymore, put down that brownie. If you’re thirsty, drink some water!

  198. Get exercise, don’t sit on your butt all day like I do

  199. I eat fruit desserts paired with dark chocolate bars. LOVELY! Indulgent and healthy at the same time.

  200. I try to stay away from eating sweet’s as much as possible, but they sure like me allot.

  201. belinda m says:

    my best tip is to be active!

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  202. Cheryl Lund says:

    My tip is to drink one cup of warm water with a slice of real lemon every morning when you wake up.

  203. Eat more at breakfast to be less hungry the rest of the day and avoid snacking!

  204. I drink water all day, every day. I also try to keep sugar free gum with me. Sometimes, I’m not hungry, I just need to chew!

  205. Christine Jensen says:

    for me, it’s drink lots of water!

  206. nannypanpan says:

    read labels.for sugars, corn syrups, fats..know what tyour eating
    nannypanpan at gmail.com

  207. Probably the healthiest thing I do is eat frequent, small meals/snacks throughout the day – I think it keeps your metabolism steady!

  208. no soda pop & lots of veggies

  209. Idaho Jill says:

    watch those portion sizes – fill your plate with mostly veggies at dinner!

  210. Keep a food journal to keep track of your eating.

  211. play outside with the kids!

  212. Alison S. says:

    Lots of water, exercies and less sugar.

  213. I workout every day and take multivitamins to to suppliment my diet.

  214. Cindy Merrill says:

    My best Healthy living tip: When you go shopping, park the car at the very edge of the parking lot and walkthe few hundred extra yards to the store or business: In a few weeks, you’ll notice the difference!

  215. Jean Lynd says:

    To work on being healthy, choose an eating lifestyle you could live with long-term. That way you don’t yo-yo.

  216. mrsshukra says:

    Fresh fruits and veggies!

  217. Drink plenty of water

  218. Mary Calabrese says:

    My tip is to make sure to drink lots of water.

  219. linda lansford says:

    favorite healthy-living tip is to work out 5 days a week

  220. Liz Terek says:

    Lots & Lots of water!

  221. Suzanne K says:

    I just add lots more fruits and veggies to my diet as snacks. I can eat as much as I want, and it satisfies my desire to be eating, and does it in a good way!

  222. I try to eat healthy meals, take a daily vitamin, get plenty of sleep and wash my hands frequently.

    abfantom at yahoo dot com

  223. My healthy living tip is to save your calories for food and don’t waste them on sugary, calorie-riddled drinks, like soda and fake fruit drinks. I’d rather eat than drink my calories. Use real fruit to flavor your water instead.

  224. I walk places if they are within a 10-15 min distance.

  225. Healthy living tip to live by: Don’t say that you are going to completely quit junk food. Most people have a sweet tooth (I have a few); I just don’t overindulge but when the snack attack hits, I give in. Otherwise, I tend to eat more trying to find something to satisfy that craving and wind up giving in in the end anyway.

  226. Deborah Wellenstein says:

    Get a lot of exercise! Drink water!

    dwellenstein at cox dot net

  227. Cori Westphal says:

    Fill your fridge with healthy options! If you have healthy, delicious, fresh food at the ready, you can easily choose that over a more unhealthy option!

    coriwestphal at msn dot com

  228. jim lynam says:

    WALK EVERY PLACE YOU CAN WALK TO.

  229. Elisabeth says:

    My tip is actually similar to Claires about taking baby steps… I like to set a smaller food goal every week or month.

  230. My tip is to recognize that thirst often seems like hunger. So if you think you’re hungry, drink water instead and wait a while.

  231. Susan Ladd says:

    Drink water and not sugar drinks and you will start to drop weigh. I want to thank you for this fantastic sweep and hope to win 🙂 corrysue@yahoo.com

  232. I walk the kids to & from school (1 KM one way) instead of driving them.
    4 kms a day x 5 days = 20 kms week exercise!

  233. Ruth Hill says:

    Don’t deprive yourself of the occasional small treat. You won’t feel deprived if you allow yourself a small indulgence.

  234. My tip is to take a walk. Even if it’s in your house, going up and down the stairs, or walking from room to room, make sure you MOVE! Thanks.

  235. Angela E. says:

    I drink allot of water during the day when I’m @ work, I do not eat so much then.

  236. Tari Lawson says:

    Don’t deprive yourself just eat reasonable portions and make the main part of your diet healthy choices.

  237. I walk a lot ever since my truck broke down….lol

  238. Drink a lot of water and get enough sleep.

  239. Try to eat more fruits and vegetables and walk a lot.

  240. Never eat after 6 pm and it will be easy to lose weight.

  241. Jessica T says:

    Just trying to move more – whether it be parking further from the entrance of a store, or doing sit ups on commercials – every little bit helps!

  242. CherylS22 says:

    Eat lots of fruits and vegetables.
    Thanks for the giveaway!

  243. Douglas Houston says:

    Avoid the surgary soda pops, don’t drink your calories

  244. To curb my junk food addiction, I tell myself if I don’t buy it, I can’t eat it; it helps me!

  245. I cut out diet soda and now I am drinking water and if I feel like something fizzy, I bought sparkling mineral water with natural flavors from the health food store.

  246. Nanette ~ AMomBlog says:

    Drink lots of water and watch your portion sizes.

  247. Develop a workout routine and stick to it.

  248. I allow myself one carbonated beverage a week. I drink a lot of water, but I crave pop (I’m from the midwest!), so I don’t deny myself pop, but I do limit it. This prevents me from stopping at fast food places just for a pop, but every once in a while, I allow myself a treat!
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  249. Everything in moderation!

  250. drink plenty of water.
    don’t do fad diets.
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  251. It has been said again and again, but it’s true nonetheless – my favorite tip is to drink plenty of water. It does wonders for the health, skin, and hair!

  252. my favorite healthy living tip is to eat in moderation

  253. drink lots of water-get outside and play -walk-eat lots of fresh fruits and veggies-get plenty of sleep

  254. I’m pretty lucky I guess, I hardly ever gain any weight no matter what I do.

  255. Margaret Smith says:

    My favorite tip is to eat everything within moderation. Splurge sometimes, but don’t overdue it.
    Thanks so much.

  256. I have replaced my favourite snack chips & dip with Veggies and Hummus. I now have a new favourite!

  257. Stay active and limit fats and sugars.

  258. margeparge says:

    try to walk every day!

  259. Eat (healthy), Drink (lots of water) and be merry (stay active)!

  260. Jessica T. says:

    Try to eat healthy and get plenty of sleep.

  261. Shannon Baas says:

    Get plenty of rest.

  262. Pat Cipolla says:

    Always eat some fruit everyday.

  263. Eat alot of fruits and vegetables and drink plenty of water. And exercise daily.

  264. mickeyfan says:

    Take the stairs instead of the elevator and park further away from the office. MAKE yourself exercise!

  265. Marilyn Wons says:

    Drink plenty of water, exercise and eat in moderation.

  266. My favorite healthy living tip is moderation in all things.

  267. Drink lots of green tea to rev up your metabolism.

  268. donna j d says:

    i walk my dog every morning and trying to do better with portion control

  269. i try to drink water as much as i can throughout the day

  270. My healthy living tip is to eat when you’re hungry instead of dieting – if you get in tune with your body and listen to your body, you will live a healthy life!

  271. I like to exercise 5 days a week 🙂

  272. Michele Anne says:

    I try to walk almost every day and have added more veggies into my diet.

  273. Always remember to reward yourself! Happiness is key to success!

  274. stay active and hydrated!

  275. My tip is to keep moving! Workout daily, if you cant do some of the tougher cardio workouts, just keep your body moving. Try and walk 10,000 steps a day.

  276. My tip is to eat more veggies than processed sugars, and walk at least 30 minutes a day.

  277. Kathy Stevenson says:

    Eat lots of fresh fruits and vegetables.

  278. Everything in moderation. If you deny yourself, you will just want it more and over indulge.

  279. Eat a whole-grain and veggie rich diet. Cut down on red meat, fatty foods and sweets.

  280. Cheryl Free says:

    My favorite healthy-living tip is to stay hydrated with lots of water ヅ *Thanks* for the giveaway!

  281. Stay active, drink water and get rest!

  282. Stephanie Lancione says:

    My hubby and I try and eat plant based whole grain foods!

  283. Get plenty of exercise!

  284. Walk as much as you can, because it is a great way to take off those unwanted pounds.

  285. Christina Gould says:

    My favorite healthy-living tip is to get adequate sleep. Thanks for the giveaway!

  286. DO incorporate chocolate into your daily living if you love it that much. I lost 40 lbs. and ate chocolate nearly every day. Moderation is key. Just watch everything else you eat carefully.

  287. Don’t deprive yourself – just about anything is fine, in moderation!

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  289. domestic diva says:

    Avoid processed foods as much as possible, and move your body every day.

  290. Always eating a variety of fresh fuits and veggies daily

  291. Stay as active as you can! & eat a balanced diet