Small Changes: A Rules-Free Guide to Add More Plant-Based Foods, Peace and Power to Your Life

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Ditch the labels and embrace positive, healthy practices for eating, exercising, and living an authentic life—your way! You don't have to overhaul your whole life to be healthier and happier—every small change can make a big difference! Deciding to improve your health, your consciousness, and the world can seem so overwhelming that you don't know where to begin. And when you head down one path, you might face criticism for "not doing it right" or "not following the rules." But sometimes, all you need to do is make a few small changes to chart your course to a healthier life that's authentically you. Author and actor Alicia Witt isn't here to dole out lists of dos and don'ts. But she is here to show how adopting the "small changes philosophy" allows you to find balance, eat healthier, and feel better physically and emotionally. She also invites you into her adventurous life, both on and off the set, in stories infused with candor and humor. In this user-friendly guide you'll learn how to • Incorporate more plant-based foods into your daily meals (38 easy recipes included!) • Make lifestyle changes to better care for your body, community, and environment • Care for your mind, spirit, and soul • Engage in a short, simple exercise routine to keep yourself strong and fit Regardless of what you want to improve, this book will help you find your way and teach you how small changes can usher in larger changes—and transform your life. Cover Title Page Copyright Introduction Part I: How to Start Living Your Most Authentic Life Chapter 1: Go Easy on Yourself—with Small Changes Part II: The No-Rules Philosophy About Eating Chapter 2: A (More) Plant-Based Lifestyle Is Easier Than You Think Chapter 3: Small Changes in Your Kitchen Give You Big Results Chapter 4: “The Beans Do Not Exist”: A Guide to Eating Away from Home Part III: Caring for Your Mind, Spirit, and Soul Chapter 5: Finding Your Way to a Healthy Inner Life Chapter 6: Finding Yourself in the Silence Part IV: Caring for Your Body Chapter 7: Love Your Body—and Watch It Transform Chapter 8: Small Changes to Your Lifestyle Part V: The Recipes Chapter 9: Small Changes Recipes Part VI: The Exercises Chapter 10: Low-Stress, Small Changes Exercises Acknowledgments Notes About the Author Photos