Clean foods are natural, free of added sugars, hydrogenated fats, trans-fats and anything else that is unnatural and unnecessary. Or I say, nothing from a bag, box or can.
Those frozen entrees are no good, not even if it says “Lean Cuisine” or “Smart Ones.” Nope, not such a smart idea!
Canned soup is out, I don’t care if it says “low-sodium, low fat, low-calorie.”
So then, you’re wondering, what can I eat? I don’t have time to prepare a breakfast/snack/lunch every day. Hint: BATCH COOK!
Find a couple of recipes that you like, make them your staples, and batch cook them over the weekend and portion them out for the rest of the week.
Here's some things that I do:
-Batch cook several chicken breast seasoned with Mrs. Dash.
-Batch cook a breakfast casserole that uses no salt, try Rachel MacMuffins (just google it)
-Boil a bunch of eggs
-Batch cook beans (my kids and I really like them)
-Jamie Eason Turkey meatloaf muffin. Google this recipe, trust me, they are good!
-Egg white bites (egg whites, veggies, and crumbled sausage if you like combined and made in a muffin pan).
In a pinch, here are some options:
-Kind bars. I LOVE these things. I found them at Trader Joes and they are awesome. All natural, low/no sodium
-Mariani granola and trail mix bars. I found these at Walmart. ZERO sodium, healthy all-natural bars
-Larabars, just fruit and nuts, nothing added to them.
-no salt added rice cakes are good with Laughing Cow cheese
-green beans and spinach are the best veggies to have on hand because they are good raw are steamed.
-Keep frozen fruit on hand for morning smoothies
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Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Just Lose It Challenge: I want to live to be 100
I always say, “I want to live to be 100!” But what was I really doing to ensure that?
After attending the kickoff meeting for the Just Lose It Challenge, the speaker spoke about a study they did on centarians (people who live past 100) and my ears perked up. I think I started to cry at one point because in the past I was not taking it serious. I do want to love a long, healthy life…but I know I wasn’t treating my body like I wanted to.
Here are the top five things that’s centarians have in common:
1. Have strong social groups (positive)-Having a network of friends feeding you POSITIVE energy will prolong your life! Yes, simple, huh. Get rid of negative friends. Laugh EVERY day. This helps you to stay on track and focused.
2. Gardens-They all had their own garden. If you can’t have your own garden, shop at the Farmer’s market often. Fruits and veggies in their natural state (raw) is the best for you.
3. Smarts-They continues developing their minds, always learning new things. Keep your brain active!
4. Active-They did something active every day! And when you’re doing your activity, LOVE IT, don’t make it out of a choir.
5. Small portions or non-processed foods-Eat till you are half full! Pick foods that have not been processed. Nothing from a box, can, bag or frozen or additives added to it.
These five steps look pretty darn easy to me! So I will do my best to live my life according to these five rules, not just for weight loss, but just to have the healthiest body for the longest time.
Week 1 Just Lose it Results: 4 pounds down!
After attending the kickoff meeting for the Just Lose It Challenge, the speaker spoke about a study they did on centarians (people who live past 100) and my ears perked up. I think I started to cry at one point because in the past I was not taking it serious. I do want to love a long, healthy life…but I know I wasn’t treating my body like I wanted to.
Here are the top five things that’s centarians have in common:
1. Have strong social groups (positive)-Having a network of friends feeding you POSITIVE energy will prolong your life! Yes, simple, huh. Get rid of negative friends. Laugh EVERY day. This helps you to stay on track and focused.
2. Gardens-They all had their own garden. If you can’t have your own garden, shop at the Farmer’s market often. Fruits and veggies in their natural state (raw) is the best for you.
3. Smarts-They continues developing their minds, always learning new things. Keep your brain active!
4. Active-They did something active every day! And when you’re doing your activity, LOVE IT, don’t make it out of a choir.
5. Small portions or non-processed foods-Eat till you are half full! Pick foods that have not been processed. Nothing from a box, can, bag or frozen or additives added to it.
These five steps look pretty darn easy to me! So I will do my best to live my life according to these five rules, not just for weight loss, but just to have the healthiest body for the longest time.
Week 1 Just Lose it Results: 4 pounds down!
Thursday, October 21, 2010
20 TIPS TO HELP YOU LOSE THE WEIGHT
1. Track everything you eat & keep within your calorie range.
2. Drink 8-10 glasses of water each day.
3. Veggies should always be the most abundant food on your dinner plate!
4. Use smaller plates at dinner time. Simple, but it works!
5. Measure & weigh everything & adhere to serving sizes for portion control.
6. Use spray butter instead of margarine.
7. Forgo the coffee creamer & drink the coffee black.
8. No sodas of any kind, including diet.
9. Exercise at least 30-60 minutes daily-7 days a week
10. Use a pedometer & walk a minimum of 10,000 steps daily!
11. Eat some type of fish twice a week & limit beef to 1-2 times a month.
12. Veggies, veggies, & more veggies! Raw, steamed, grilled, & sautéed!
13. Pack your lunch w/portable foods when you're out & about even on weekends!
14. Plan ahead when eating out...& take home 1/2 of your entrée.
15. Find a fitness buddy!
16. Keep bowls of fruits & vegetables on the counter & in frig. for easy access
17. Switch to turkey products for your burgers & sausages!
18. Use dabs of olive oil to sauté with & drizzle on veggies for grilling.
19. Focus on getting as many super foods into your diet as possible!
20. Use an all veggie soup to ward off hunger (no meat, legumes, or grains).
2. Drink 8-10 glasses of water each day.
3. Veggies should always be the most abundant food on your dinner plate!
4. Use smaller plates at dinner time. Simple, but it works!
5. Measure & weigh everything & adhere to serving sizes for portion control.
6. Use spray butter instead of margarine.
7. Forgo the coffee creamer & drink the coffee black.
8. No sodas of any kind, including diet.
9. Exercise at least 30-60 minutes daily-7 days a week
10. Use a pedometer & walk a minimum of 10,000 steps daily!
11. Eat some type of fish twice a week & limit beef to 1-2 times a month.
12. Veggies, veggies, & more veggies! Raw, steamed, grilled, & sautéed!
13. Pack your lunch w/portable foods when you're out & about even on weekends!
14. Plan ahead when eating out...& take home 1/2 of your entrée.
15. Find a fitness buddy!
16. Keep bowls of fruits & vegetables on the counter & in frig. for easy access
17. Switch to turkey products for your burgers & sausages!
18. Use dabs of olive oil to sauté with & drizzle on veggies for grilling.
19. Focus on getting as many super foods into your diet as possible!
20. Use an all veggie soup to ward off hunger (no meat, legumes, or grains).
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