Indulging Without the Guilt: Heart-Healthy Recipes from the "Dressed for Health" Kit

Oo this sounds really nice. We've really changed our lifestyle this year and I think in doing so we're being very heart-healthy. My husband and I are both following the ChooseMyPlate recommendations for eating protein, veggies and fruits. We've both been drinking lots more water and we are exercising rigorously 6 days per week. We both feel and look better and I hope that we win this giveaway so we can continue to maintain it successfully. :) Thanks!

I walk/run at least 3 times a week and try to eliminate as many processed foods as I can from my diet.

We try to eat healthier options and exercise.

I'm drinking more water, cut out tons of caffiene, and do more walking!

I have given up soda pop again. I know that it is not good for me, but it's so addictive. It's been very difficult NOT to order pop when out to eat. Water with a lemon wedge is a great alternative, and doesn't add to the bill.

I strive for a heart healthy lifestyle by exercising everyday and trying to eat a balanced diet at every meal. I buy organic and try to eat a lot of fruits and veggies.

I workout and try to eat very healthy

I have started going to the gym 5 days a week & searching for recipes that are healthier for my family!

We eat pork one night a week every week and I am always looking for interesting ways to enjoy it. Our family favorite is pork tenderloin.

I try to eat organic veggies and fruit

I try to incorporate some form of exercise into my daily routine as well as eating light.

I try to stay active and cook lean foods for our family.

I eat a lot of healthy food and workout on a daily basis.

We eat more than our recommended amounts of fruits and veggies and avoid red meat.

I try to walk as much as I can. I also take fish oil and cinnamon supplements as well as regular vitamins to help maintain a healthy heart. Oh and I really try to watch my stress level, that helps a lot!

I've recently started walking at least 30 minutes, five times a week. I've also switched to whole foods and eat very little processed foods. I eat very little red meat (2 - 3 x month) and now eat more seafood, poultry or vegetarian meals.

Since I have heart disease in my family, this is quite a challenge for me. I try to walk every day for exercise, cut out some of the junk foods I was eating, and eating more fruits. I also take Omega 3 for better heart health.

I strive to eat healthy and exercise daily

We cook from scratch and exercise regularly.

Walk, Walk, and Walk some more!

I try to avoid salt as much as possible.

Heat thermometers are a must have tool for grilling outdoors.

I have always that old saying we are what we eat. So eat well and be well.

Since I've started Weight Watchers, I have never eaten so healthy. Even if I don't lose weight fast enough, my heart is happy!

After my father passed away from Heart disease, we adopted the AHA diet.... we watch our fat/sodium intake, have reduced our calories, switched to olive oil, incorporate flax seed in our diets, we don't smoke, and we try to stay active as a family. So much of this is common sense stuff.... but it is much easier said than done, what with all of the fast food restaurants always running $1 specials.... will power is key!

Don't label foods as good or bad, rather as a regular food or as a special treat, or something like that. Be a good role model to your kids.

Lots of exercise, limited processed foods.

by avoiding soda and fried food

Because a health reasons I starting eating better. I reduced process high sodium foods and replace them natural choices. I change has been good for me and my family. My children eat freash fruit and vegetable more often than chips and snacks. Over all the change has been postive for us as a family

We don't allow soda products in the house anymore

I have started to wean myself off of drinks. I tend to drink anything but water. I could go a whole week without drinking a single glass of water. I am allowing myself my coffee with creamer in the morning so I won't be completely un-motivated, but I am sticking to water the rest of the day. This has been a HUGE challenge, but I am hoping it will lead to more good decicions!!! ONE DAY AT A TIME!!!

We have completely removed red meat from our diet at home. We have also only purchase low fat or non-fat dairy products and have stopped buying processed foods since they are loaded with sodium.

no hydrogenated fat, or partially

getting healthy day by day

I create an open environment! An open environment is not the same as an enriched one: being open does not mean providing more stimuli. Rather, open environments are those in which the child gets to be the author and the medium is open to interpretation.

Being disabled and having problems with walking, unable to bend my right knee or put much weight on that leg, makes exercising difficult. Swimming is the best but I can only do it in the simmer because of reasons to long to get into. My hubby bought me a pool heater for Christmas several years ago to extend my swimming season so I get several weeks extra there. I move as much as possible during the year "walking with help of a cane at home (using crutches when I go out). I cannot sit upright for too long but I do some chair exercise a couple times a week for 15 minute exercises. My biggest problem is cardio exercises and I have not been able to figure a way to do them in my situation.

Move the body. dancing and chasing little ones keeps us all fit. also, plenty of water

Taking fish oil daily and exercising at least 3 times a week!

We're striving to eat less processed foods and more natural foods. We're also striving to go walking in the fresh air more often.

We eat more fish and walk more than we did before.

We eat lots of fruits and vegetables and drink plenty of water to stay healthy.

i have increased my heart healthy cholesterol foods..my cholesterol level is good but i need to increase my good cholesterol
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Daily exercise and eating healthier.

walk/job several times a week

I bought an elliptical machine in January and have worked out on it every day (except 4 days) since then. I haven't done cardio workouts like that since college (17 years ago!!). So I am feeling better these days!

We have been trying to eat more fish, pork and lean meat instead of red meat. My husband and I have also been exercising a lot more!

we eat alot of pork and not use salt

Hitting the gym regularly and encouraging lots of active outdoor play!