I just recently started this weight loss idea. One thing that motivated me to make a new beginning was the common problem any plus size women would have. Not finding flattering or cute clothes, even in plus size stores, but also I have asthma and it rarely get triggered by anything but running. So I'm fed up with it and sometimes the clothes aren't even of great material. A mess. So my goal for this year is to lose 50lbs by Summer and 95lbs by Dec 09. I'm truly excited for this change & change is definitely good. It's makes you feel like a different person. So I'm going to share a few things that will and have helped me shed pounds.
Tips for eating healthy:
-Stay away from the fried foods! Don't act like Y'all don't know what I'm talking about. Fried chicken, zucchini, fish. All 0f this is not good for you. I had to find out the hard way. When you start having aches in you heart, it sucks. Instead opt for baked or grilled dishes. There are plenty of websites online that have recipes for this. My fav healthy dinner that I just had for the 1st time 2 days ago is baked chicken w/ brown rice and mixed vegetables. Also you can add a Salad if you choose. I know it sucks switching up from food you regularly eat, but just think about how much more energized & light you'll feel.
-Juice your juice! if you have a juicer just sitting at home not in motion. Use it. Instead of going to buy that $3.00 gallon of juice, you could use fruits that you have at home or go buy a couple of your fav fruits and start juicing! not only will it not have all those crazy ingredients, but shoot! you can make some stuff they don't even sell in stores.
-Eat small portions! Now this is the hardest thing for me I must admit. It's not putting the portions on my plate, but after I'm done eating, I want more. If this happens to you, don't worry. When your done with your regular meal and you still have the hungry feeling, eat something else. Plain and simple, but just make sure that "something" is healthy. Like fruit(Ugh! i know) or a salad w/ pieces of chicken in it. Remember that ranch is the worst of all dressing. Italian is the best and with less calories, it's really tasty. Ranch does come in low-fat if your a ranch fanatics.
-Snack Healthy! I love to snack. Matter of fact I don't even need a meal if this is around. If your similar to me, make sure your snacking is a guilt-free snack. I know we all want a late night snack with those Hershey's kisses left over or that last piece of cake, but control your cravings. Now I've been known to give in and eat whatever I want from time to time, but don't be like me. Please. Again I know fruit may suck, but it will help tremendously. Below are some food ideas to help you get started with losing those pounds you dislike.
Healthy food choices to make:
Breakfast: You could choose this as your smallest or biggest meal of the day)
Eggs(boiled or scrambled)
Turkey bacon
Oatmeal
Fruit
Half a bagels
2 waffles
bowl of non-sugary cereal (honey bunches of oats or special K) w/ 2% or 1% milk
Lunch:
Turkey sandwich on wheat or multi-grain bread
Salad w/ chicken topping & dressing of choice (but Italian is great)
Bowl of soup, but not creamy soup!
Dinner:
Baked or Grilled chicken or fish
Brown rice
Mixed Vegetables or vegetables of your choice
Asian Chicken Salad ( will have recipe later)
Late night snacks:
Fruit Salad
Apples w/ peanut butter
Peanut butter sandwich
Yogurt
Kettle corn popcorn
Celery w/ low fat ranch or pb
Juice or smoothie's:
-Frozen strawberry's w/ banana's and you can add crushed ice
-Frozen mixed berry's w/ banana's, fat free vanilla yogurt, peanut butter and orange juice
-2% milk, your fruit option, brown sugar
-low fat ice cream of choice, peanut butter, cinnamon and fruit of choice.
I hope that this helps all of you striving to a new healthier you and let me know what you guys think of my recipes and also what recipes do you have of your own? Please share!
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