Tip: Remember to match a lean protein and a compex carb. Oatmeal is a wonderful complext car, so match it with its date! Try 1/2 cup oatmeal topped with 2 tbsp ground flaxseed and a handful of berries, with 2 egg whites on the side. Your body will be amazed!
Ok so back to skipping meals (sorry for my little side bar). Skipping meals doesn’t help you cut calories. Only smaller portion sizes and the kinds of foods you eat will. Choose meal items that are lean protein and complex carbs for a even calorie burn without sugar crashes!
Water Burns! Drink 2-3 liters of water per day. Get a re-useable water bottle and add lemon, lime and cucumbers or any other fruit you can think of. Carry it with you everywhere! Sometimes we mistake hunger for thirst. If you are hungry and its between meals then drink a glass of water and wait 20 minutes and then if you are still hungry then it’s truely hunger! Without enough water in your system, your metabolism slows down andyou end up burning fewer calories. You should be taking bathroom breaks every 4 hours! For me it seems like every 20 minutes!
Catch more ZZZ’s: Getting too little sleep triggers hormonal changes that lead to an increased appetite. Also sleep deprivation will cause your body to have more cravings for foods high in sugar and fat. If you’re tired, often you won’t have the energy to workout. So be sure to get enough sleep!
Don’t let your hunger manage you!
When you are hungry, it’s easy to let your stomach do the talking. Make sure you take control over you hunger before it gets out of control. Here are a few tips:
Drink water 30 minutes before every meal. Like I said before, sometimes hunger is disguised as thirst. Water will not only ease the hunger temporarily, it will also help you reduce the amount you eat at each meal. Drink water instead of sodas, fruit juices, and sugary drinks during meals and you won’t be adding empty calories.
You don’t need to eat everything on your plate. Avoid overeating just because its there. I always ask for a doggie bag before I begin my meal. I box up half of my meal and take it home to my husband or I save it for lunch the next day. You can always split your meal between 2 people. Restaurants always offer over sized portions, no one should EVER eat that much food or needs to eat that much!
Hold the dessert? YES! Wait until 20 minutes after you’ve eating the main course. If your still hungry, treat yourself to fresh fruit or sorbet. Why would you want to undo all of your hard work with one dessert!
e to do because I am a busy mom and I never know how long I have to eat until someone screams, throws something or needs my attention. I am always gobbling down my food! But you should allow your taste buds to savor you food and it will allow your body to digest your food properly. You are less likely to over eat when you eat slowly!
