1....Eat one well balanced meal in "mid-day" ( largest meal of the day)
@ apple for breakfast with oatmeal or whole grain cereal.
@ dinner...choose portion control.Lean protein,salad or vegetables
@ snack on walnuts, cashews,almonds,and raw vegetables
@ do not eat anything after 6 pm.
@ drink plenty of water with lemon or w/ applecider vinegar
this will help detox..and flush fat
2....Get moving
@ Do some form of exercise daily
@ do what you enjoy, dance to music, walk, step in place,
keep your heart rate up for at least twenty minutes
@ Use 2-5 lb. hand weights for arm and upper body exercises
@ Use 2-5 lb. ankle weights for legs and lower body
3....Keeping Strong & Firm
@ exercise is not just about losing weight
@ muscles burn fat
@ weight bearing exercise builds bone and lean tight muscles
4....Set a goal
@ It takes about three to four weeks of behavior changes to
show results ***(see below)
@ Don't weigh yourself everyday (once a week is good)
@ Deep breathe, and focus your energy on your goal.
5....Mind over Body
@ Stay motivated
@ Buy a couple of smaller outfits to grow down to
@ gather pictures and stories from your favorite role models
@ do not let your mind control you...you control it
6....Little tricks
@ Instead of grabbing food..chew sugar-free gum or sugar
free mints. the urge to snack will soon pass (use natural sweetner)
@ Keep all junk food and "no nutrition" foods out of the house
@ Find a project...stay busy
@ watch less television...instead sit and relax to good music
it's a great motivator
7....You don't have to look like a twig to be healthy... feeling
good about yourself is the best reward.
@ Now...get out there and take control of you.
@ You CAN DO whatever you put your mind to!
*** For those 40 years or older...(or)... if you are 25 lbs. overweight
changing your metabolism takes time.....you may not see results for 6-8weeks....don't get discouraged...your body is adjusting...you will lose the weight... Stick to it!!!
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