Healthy Eating Habits
At this point you hopefully have figured out what kind of diet you are going to stick to. So after much reflection and deliberation, it is my hope you chose a diet that is best matched to you as an individual and one you will stay with. Congratulations!!
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Now despite of what you’re eating, in this expose we are going to talk about healthy eating habits. I have seen several people go along with a high protein diet, which includes a lot of high fat read meats, and then end up cheating later that day and loading up on simple carbs(sugar). This is not a good idea at all, so we’ll discuss ways to steer clear of this type of downfall.
Let’s begin in the morning: If you are capable to wake up early enough, doing cardio in the morning before you eat is a excellent idea. You have little to no food in your system to use as fuel, so you body turns to its stored energy (fat) to run on. Furthermore this gets your metabolism going early on in the day to make you a calorie burning machine.
You must learn how to portion your food! Breakfast is generally not a problem cause you don’t have time for seconds, but make sure you portion your meal, eat it slowly, chewing as much as possible and with a large glass of water. Having your morning coffee and/or juice is ok, but make sure you avoid adding artificial creamers or a huge amount of sugar to your coffee. Many of the big name coffee retailers (i.e. Starbucks) add large amounts of sugar to the specialty drinks which add up to large numbers of calories per serving. Liquid calories can be easy to overlook, but can make a massive impact in your weight loss goals.
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So you’ve made it to work and there is a box of donuts in the kitchen. If you are one of the few who can walk by that box all day without being tempted, then good for you! If you are like me, then doing that is impossible. Try to steer clear of falling into the “I’ll just have a bite” and then the second time you pass by you do the same and so on and so on. And at the end of the day you’ve had 4 donuts. If you know you’re going to eat one, then take the whole thing the first time. It’s perfectly fine, just make that your indulgence for the day and maybe add a couple minutes to your cardio workout. A donut is often a much healthier choice than a bagel.
Preparing your personal wholesome snack from home is a much better way to go. What you should stay away from doing is taking the whole box or package of whatever it is you’re snacking on. Invest in some reusable containers so you can portion your snacks. That way once you’ve finished, you don’t have a box in your drawer to continue to snack on.
Lunch time: You deserve a break, so take it. Don’t eat lunch at your desk while you’re doing work. It is crucial to take at least a short break to breath, unwind and feed yourself. You will chew and digest your food more efficiently when you are present when you’re eating and not distracted When you finish off your lunch, try and take a brief walk for about 5-10 minutes if time and weather permit. This is excellent for blood flow to all parts of the body and helps prevent that after lunch food coma, that leave a lot of people searching for the closest couch.
Your snack in the afternoon should be just like your mid morning one. Look into finding yourself a agreeable energy/protein bar that fits your diet. This can be time consuming because the majority of products in the stores are packed with sugars and often have high fat content. Be wary of how many calories your bar has. Unless your a body builder, you aren’t looking for a 400+ calorie meal replacement bar for your snack. I suggest Luna bars, which are apparently the woman’s version of a Clif bar. They only thing that makes these bars for women is that the packaging has silhouettes of dancing women on them. Besides that it is a tastier, lower calorie version with excellent flavors and a reasonable amount of sugar.
Dinner time has finally arrived and at this stage in the day your body is starting to slow itself down as well as its need for fuel. Portion control is huge for dinner. It is also a excellent idea to eat dinner earlier instead of late at night. If viable, instead of eating a big meal and heading right for the couch, again if you can take a walk or at least be active around the house, you will benefit greatly. Be mindful of the quantity of carbs you eat during dinner chiefly any simple sugars that could spike your insulin levels. When you finish your meal, put away all foods and leave the kitchen or eating area. Take with you a sizable glass of water so you don’t end up back in the kitchen later being tempted to snack.
These healthy tips and eating habits will assist you in your weight loss and fitness goals.
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