- Start each morning with something
healthy. By starting off your day with a healthy
breakfast, you're already ahead of the game each day. Pick out a cereal high in
protein and fiber and low in calories and sugar such as Kashi® Go Lean® Crunch. This
will keep you full on few calories so you don't eat the wrong foods at lunch.
It's an easy way to start the day off healthy without the guesswork and get
closer to your weight loss goals each day. Plus, if you take a daily vitamin
with your breakfast, you know you'll ensure you get the nutrients you need each
day to fuel your body and your workouts without even thinking about it.
- Look before you eat.
Ordering in takeout or even visiting fast food
restaurants doesn't mean you have to pack on the pounds. Look up the calorie
count of meals at your favorite restaurants, and pick one that's under 500
calories. Check out dietfacts.com to look up the calorie count of foods at
popular restaurants. You can even take a look at the nutrition guides that come
with the Beachbody® workout
programs, as many of them include fast food guides to help you make healthy
choices when in a rush or on a budget.
- Preportion your snacks.
I don't know about you but if I have a bag of
Pirate's Booty® or even chips
with me in front of the TV, I'll chow through the whole thing by the end of the
show. It's important not only to stock your house with healthy snacks but also
to preportion them out into baggies when you buy them, so you stick to eating
one serving whether you're in front of the TV or at work. Most foods are
healthy in moderation, but overeating can make the pounds creep up. You can
also prepare healthy foods such as sliced-up cucumbers or red peppers to munch
on or dip in balsamic vinegar. You're more likely to reach for
those—since they are ready—rather than high-calorie, easy-access
foods, like chips or a quick frozen quesadilla or egg roll. P
 Socialize
health-consciously. Hanging out doesn't have to
mean eating out. Instead of going out for dinner or drinks to catch up with
friends, go on a hike or walk to catch up. It's a great way to get a workout in
while catching up with friendly conversation. Plus, you save money and
calories. Or host a health-conscious potluck, where everyone makes his or her
favorite healthy treat and prints out the recipes so you get an arsenal of
healthy treats to make in the future and enjoy. If you're feeling daring, try
hosting an activity party where you pop in a Beachbody workout, play Nintendo
Wii®, or go
ice skating so you know you'll burn off those extra calories. - Top your foods on the down-low.
Of calories, that is. The calories in creamy sauces
and dressings can really add up. Stock up on low- to no-calorie toppings like
pico de gallo, hot sauce, mustard, pepper, 1-calorie-a-spray salad dressings
from your local market, and even parmesan cheese in moderation. You'll be
surprised at how quickly the weight will come off without sacrificing taste.
 Commit to
workout times. Whether you're doing Tony Horton's
10-Minute Trainer® or an hour of
P90X, make sure to set the times in your schedule to work out and stick to
them. Plan other obligations around those times. Working out is important to
your health and your life, and making it and yourself a priority will not only
help you meet your weight loss goals but help you live a better life. Use a
calendar from the workout programs or set up a time to work out with a
friend—whatever it takes. I like to set the time in my phone calendar so
an alarm beeps and says "Time for Slim in 6® Ramp It Up." If
that is my workout planned for that day and if I'm not doing it, I'm not gonna
get slim in 6 weeks. It's my choice. You can even sign up for Beachbody's WOWY
Supergym®
for free, where you can log in your workouts and get support from hundreds of
people cheering each other on. - Lay out your workout clothes the night
before. This can make a big difference not only
in saving time but also making sure you commit to actually doing the workout. I
like to get my workout clothes ready the night before for motivation but also
so I can snooze through the extra time before working out. If you don't work
out at home, then pack your gym bag the day before and always have it ready in
your car or at work, so there's no excuse not to work out. My favorite new
workout here is Brazil Butt Lift®. Leandro
Carvalho (known as the "Brazilian Butt Master") created such a fantastic
workout, with booty-sculpting moves, cardio, and Brazilian dance beats, that I
don't mind waking up a bit early to do it before work and starting my day with
some fun.
 Drink
the healthiest meal of the day. Replacing one
meal a day, even a snack, with Shakeology® is the simplest
way to lose weight and get the nutrients you need for optimal health. By
targeting nutrition, fullness, digestion, and detoxification, Shakeology
provides a multifaceted approach to help you keep full, shed fat, reduce food
cravings, improve digestion, lower cholesterol, and have more natural
energy—all through a delicious 140-calorie shake. I've been drinking it
every day as an afternoon snack or after working out. Everyone at work makes
them a little differently to craft their favorite concoctions. Some of us use
water; others use milk, or even add a teaspoon of peanut butter or mint.
They're delicious! |
