You Gotta Work it Out!!!

Did you know weight loss is 80% diet and 20% workout?  So, if you eat crap, and workout you will NOT lose weight.  Or if you eat crap and DO NOT workout, you will gain weight.

I am a big supporter of losing weight the right way.  That means no pills, craze dieting, etc.  I once lost 40 lbs just by changing my eating habits and I've been avoiding the reality that it takes time and persistence.

Weight loss always feels like a conundrum, that is TOO big to tackle.  It's like a boulder that you look at a and can't decide which side to start pushing.

Well here's the answer, start with your diet, then get ACTIVE!!!!  Weight loss occurs when there is a deficit in the number of calories eaten versus the calories burned throughout the day!!

Cut down on the sweets
Trade out your white bread for whole grain low calorie bread.
Eat more vegetable
Eat lean protein
EAT BREAKFAST!!!  ( This should be your biggest meal)
Don't eat and go to sleep
Eat dinner no later than 7pm
Drink at least 64 ounces of water
Cut down on the salt and use Ms. Dash and/or light salt
Eat a balanced diet ( starches, vegetables, protein, fat and dairy)
Workout more days than not!!

These are some beginning motivating guidelines!!  Figure out what works for you!!

Also, do it for the right reason, health first and superficial later!!!

Weight Loss Moral Booster

Starting my new weight loss plan, I found that I really needed a moral booster to help me stick to good eating habits in the beginning.  So I looked for a quick cleanse that was not about starving yourself and cutting out all food groups.  For me, that just a setup for disaster.  I can't just cut out some of my favorite foods all at once.  I will just over eat the first chance I get or just go completely off the wagon. 

I found this cleanse from LA to Your Door, that allows you to eat, while cleansing out your system, decreasing bloating and sometimes a flatter stomach( not instant, just a reduction).  This feeling gave em a boost to keep on going.

It's a little bit pricey, but after trying some of the cheaper versions, I feel it was worth it. 

Follow-up this cleanse with a balanced diet and exercise regime that will promote weight loss!!

Protein Shake

I have recently decided that I need to make some changes, so I've joined a gym and started to get my workout on.  Ha!   But I'm not really eating right, which is counter-productive to my current 4-5 day week workout regime for at least 2 hours.  So, I've decided to try protein shakes in the morning for breakfast , because it is the most important meal of the day, which usually consists of coffee or tea for me as I run out the door to catch my train. 

I don't know about you, but I'm staying in the bed until the last minute, and I do not prepare stuff the night before. 

Benefits:

• Starts your day of right
• Assists with muscle building and restoration after workouts
• Increases metabolism
• Helps you burn more calories throughout the day and after your workouts
• Curbs cravings and hunger  ( so when you walk past that muffin or vending machine you can keep going)  WILL POWER!!!!!  LOL!!!

This was my first try/recipe.  Please share your recipes or ideas, because I think I will need to mix things up in order to stick to it.

Recipe:
1/2 banana
1/2 cup blueberries
1 scoop vanilla whey protein( 20 grams)
2 teaspoons Ground Flax Seeds (fiber)
1 cup skim milk

Place all ingredient into your bullet/blender and mix!!

Follow shake up with an apple.  Remember, you should eat something every two hours in order to keep your metabolism going and avoid cravings that usually result in bad decisions. 

I felt full and satisfied and not as hungry as I usually feel by the time I get to work, which is helping me make better decisions.