For those of you that need a little help or a reminder...
- Build meals around fresh fruit, fresh vegetables, and lean protein.
- Choose Whole grains or legumes for your daily carb choices.
- Choose low fat or no fat milk and cheese.
- Choose monounsaturated rather than saturated fats.
- Eat with in a half hour to an hour after waking up.
- Eat 5 to 6 small meals a day.
- Eat a healthy meal with protein after your workout.
- Do not eat a FULL meal right before bed...a small meal or snack will be fine.
- Make sure you have a fruit or vegetable with EACH meal--you need fiber!
- Water, water, and more water.
- Exercise at least 3 times a week...more would be great!
- Just because you are working out does not mean you can eat what you want--exspecially if you are trying to lose weight!
- If you NEED to splurge on something not so good for you...have a little slice, bite, dollop, or whatever it might be!
- Find a meal plan you like and that works with your life style...ours, weight watchers, nutria-system, the zone, or any other HEALTHY eating plan. If you don't like it...your not going to stick with it...and you won't lose weight!
- Know that you are NOT going to lose weight unless you are eating healthy and working out!
I hope these little tips help you with your weight loss! Sometimes you just need a little reminder and a kick in the butt! See you in class!
