Eat Breakfast EVERY DAY. This gives your body the fuel it needs to start the day. Never Skip It!
Eat protein as your main breakfast food. Every day!
Breakfast On-The-Run: Protein powder - Almond milk - Blueberries
Use Turkey bacon . . . It contains half the fat calories! And no more regular Eggs & Bacon.
Egg whites instead of whole eggs in your scramble or omelet
Almond milk, no soy or whole milk
Dinner left-overs are great, but no rice. A slice of cheese or meat pizza is fine
LUNCH
Say NO to white breads, choose whole grain or sprouted bread
Hold the side of French fries; add a side of veggies to your sandwich
Instead of cheese use avocado
No more mayonnaise . . . get some gourmet mustards . . . I have about 5 open jars of mustard in my kitchen at any one time and I love to mix them up
Hummus spread or olive spread can be used just like mayo, or even bruschetta topping . . . YUMM!
Always order corn tortillas instead of flour . . . less carbs and calories!
No more Fried Foods . . . get them OUT of your diet.
Accompany your sandwich with a fresh salad, fruit bowl or veggies
In a restaurant, do NOT order fries or chips
Great Snack Tip: Mix beans together and make a bean salad.
If at a Mexican restaurant - eliminate the rice and add extra beans. Then eat to your heart's content!
ALWAYS get dressing on the side OR bring your own.
Stay away from foods that say Low Fat on the label . . . they substitute sugar for the fat!
Eat a plate of veggies EVERY DAY. Revamp your veggies! Steam them one day, sauté them the next! Buy the babies, they are tenderer and take less time to cook.
Indulge in sweeter veggies: yams, squash and peas.
DINNER
Buy a great dressing and thin it out by adding lemon juice or vinaigrette.Champagne vinaigrette is delicious!
Make veggies your main dish, NOT side dish
Turkey chili! YUM!I have a great recipe. You can write me and I'll send it to you or you can find great recipes online.
Use 90% ground beef - it has the least fat
Sweet potatoes or yams.Baked sweet potatoes fries save about 300 calories from French Fries
Don't put a lot of toppings on your salad like bacon, dried fruit, cheese
Always sit while eating and stop cleaning your plate. Tip: eating with chopsticks will slow your intake
Spaghetti Squash is a healthy choice and is delicious topped with your favorite red sauce
Avoid breaded chicken or fish. Grill them with a splash of lemon instead.
Bake your veggies…mix them all together, 1 Tbsp olive oil and spices.Yum!
Split an entrée with your mate or friend and save ½ the calories or take ½ home and have it for breakfast
Eat the same thing often . . . cuts down on overeating
ALWAYS skip the bread. If you must give in, choose whole wheat
No croutons - cut carrots or cucumbers are a great substitute and are just as crunchy!
Lay down your fork after every bite . . . my mother's favorite tip!
NEVER eat in your car.If it comes in thru your car window, consider it to be NOT food
SNACKS
Carrots or bell peppers dipped in Hummus, salsa or guacamole.
By the way 1 avocado per week can help you lower your cholesterol by 100 points(People's Pharmacy, LA Times)
Greek yogurt with 1 Tbsp of fruit-only jam (I like to add my PGX crystals to this and it turns thick and keeps you satisfied for hours)
Almond Butter with roasted Flaxseed on Triscuits
Air popped pop corn - sea salt and olive oil popcorn can be addictive!
Dr. Wilson says: CRUNCH!Chew, chew, chew! Snap peas are great!
Nuts are good! They do contain fat, But not carbs!
Bring your own popcorn to the movies!Can save over 1000 calories, maybe more. If questioned, say you are on a special diet J
STAY AWAY FROM VENDING MACHINES!
Low-carb protein bars.Atkins bars are great and so many flavors to choose from!
Few pieces of dark chocolate can really give ANY craving the cold-shoulder
Frozen grapes are a great snack and taste like candy! But don't eat too many
Flavored Iced tea is so refreshing . . . Raspberry is my favorite.
Never drink your fruit! Eat the fruit, not fruit juice!
No sports drinks or vitamin waters, they contain SO MUCH SUGAR
Drink green tea . . . boosts metabolism and helps with weight loss. 3 cups per day is best.
My Personal Tips!
Remember....When you eat, your brain is looking for nutrients, not calories and it will prod you to it until it (the brain) is satisfied. That's why it is hard to push back from a bowl of ice cream or plate of fries. Your brain is still looking for those nutrients. Give it the nutrients in the first place via healthy foods!
Add PGX Crystals to any moist food. It will keep you full and satisfied longer throughout the day
Have cravings? Add 5-HTP, GABA or L-Tyrosine
KEEP YOUR HORMONES BALANCED!
What is YOUR favorite tip? Let me know and I will post it so YOU can help others.
