Want to get started on the road to better health but don't know where to start? Each Monday I hope to post tips for weight-loss so check back each week for more. Here's a few simple tips to get you started with losing those unwanted pounds:
- Eat breakfast!!!! It’s so easy to get in the rut of running out the door without pausing for this important meal. Keep in mind that you should be eating 3 meals per day with 2 snack added in.
- Cut out those second helpings! Take what you plan to eat the first time around and limit yourself to that.
- Eliminate soft drinks and alcoholic beverages from your diet.
- Roast, broil, boil, steam, or poach foods rather than fry them.
- Select lean cuts of meat and trim visible fat.
- Plan ahead for snacks. Keep on hand ready-to-eat snacks such as fruit, veggies, yogurt, protein bars (beware of bars high in sugar and carbs!!!), nuts, and cheese sticks.
- Use spices and herbs instead of sauces, butter, or other fats.
- Try fresh fruit for dessert!
- Use alternatives to foods as rewards.
- Keep a food diary (or use online resources such as fitday or myfitnesspal).
- Schedule a cheat day or cheat snack (YES, you really CAN do this!).
- Get moving! Keep moving throughout the day.
You'll be pleasantly surprised at the changes you'll see just by following these simple suggestions. Adding in a good exercise regime will really boost the weight loss. Email me for suggestions on how to get started with exercise or click on the Team Beachbody logo to take a look at some excellent, proven workout programs.
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