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  • I LOVE luna bars...I use them sometimes to kick start my metabolism first thing in the morning then have a snack at 10:00 or so to get adequate calories in combination with lunch. They are better than nothing if you do not have time for breakfast!
  • Artificial sweeteners and splenda spike your insulin levels by tricking your body into thinking you are about to consume something sweet. They then make you crave carbs. So...its best to use them in small amounts.
  • 5 times a day. Breakfast, snack, lunch, snack, dinner. You have to eat every 4 hours to keep your metabolism up. I hear your body starts to kick into "fat storing" mode if you go longer than that :).
  • keep some almonds in a ziploc in your purse and sneak them when you can! :)
  • Yikes! All I have to say is..aren't you HUNGRY? Get rid of all that fat free stuff and lower your fruit intake! I am sorry I hope this doesnt come off harsh but I used to eat exactly like you and it would work for a while then I would "cheat" and it would screw me up. Heres some tips: 1. Any time you eat that fat free/low…
  • Back to nature makes a few crackers that are good. I believe they have a "wheat thins" type and a few others. You can purchase these in the "healthy cracker" section at most grocery stores. good with cottage cheese!
  • I love bread...this is a great question. I eat one bread once a day. I only eat pepperidge farm 9-grain (per trainer). Its really yummy and pretty affordable. The other thing I have liked is wheat tortillas...makes you be able to have a "whole" wrap/sandwich with just one serving carbs. I have lost 30 lbs from my starting…
  • So I really enjoy buying chicken breasts, 2 little things of lime juice, and cilantro. I slice up the chicken breast and put the lime juice and about 1/4 cup cilantro pieces in a bowl and let it soak for a minute. Then throw it in a pan and cooked it on the stovetop over medium to high heat until chicken is cooked. Its…
  • You are trying to change your lifestyle. This means that there are going to be times you treat yourself to something. Remember though...you are just one meal or snack away from being back on track. You can HAVE pizza...just not all the time.
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