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For me, there is always an adjustment period. What has worked for me is dividing my plate into portions. Right off the bat, 1/2 should be vegetables, then fill the other two quarters with protein and carbs. Try to eat low glycemic index foods and drink lots and lots of water. Sometimes when I start cutting back on my…
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It's just math. Calories in vs calories out. In my experience, it isn't the occasional "cheat", whether it's an entire day or just a meal. It's the extra 100 calories per day, day in and day out, over a year that adds up to "Where did that 10 pounds come from?"! Sadly, that 100 calories is just an extra piece of toast or a…
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This may sound a bit weird, but it is yummy. Toast a piece of whole wheat bread. Slice up a tomato and then top it with 1/2 cup of cottage cheese. You can sprinkle with a bit of Lawry's seasoning salt. Then put it under the broiler and let the cottage cheese melt. Good luck!
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It's not only the calories that alcohol adds to the daily totals. Alcohol is a depressant. Think about how you feel the day after you have been drinking? Do you really want to work out? How much energy do you have? I've done my share of drinking and still like drinking wine -- sometimes even too much! But, I really choose…
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Although I like to use Sundays as a food prep day, there are times when I'd rather just go out and have some fun! When I enter a work week without my Sunday prep advantage, here's what I rely on. You can buy bags of individually frozen fish -- mahi mahi, haddock, salmon, etc. (Costco has great fish) I have a toaster oven…
