Secrets of Success

Get Rid of Trigger Foods, Pronto!

Make sure that you do not keep 'trigger foods' (foods that you can't stop eating once you start, usually due to some emotional upheaval). I used to allow myself graham crackers as a healthy snack (portion control). BUT, I found I would overeat them when depressed or upset... so I stopped buying them immediately. I may bring them back if I can gain control over myself.

Phone A Friend to get over snack attack

When you have had a snack and feel like having some more knowing it is not good for you, phone a friend a have long chat. Keeps you connected with friends and by the end of the call you have conquered the temptation .

Track every food that you will eat the night before.

I have been planning my meals and snacks the night before and doing food prep so that I know if I have any wiggle room if an opportunity for treat arises. This has helped me stay with in line my nutrition goals this summer and I hope to be in the routine by the time school starts again in the fall.

Hide the Scale.....liter
ally

Once a month the scale comes out of hiding We weigh in then it disappears again....my husband hides the scaleso that I dont obsess

Just a taste

The first bite tastes the same as all subsequent bites. May as well only have one taste and save the calories.

Retraining myself

I have found that I feel better and lose more weight consistantly when I eat a small breakfast egg and cheese or yogurt and slice of cheese and a healthy lunch (my main meal for the day). I snack on vegies, fruit and nuts (but watch the calories). I don't eat after 5pm.

Don't Let One Slip Up Bother You...

If you over stuffed your self at a potluck, or a fast food run gone bad (burger instead of a salad), dont let one slip up get the best of you. Just move on. If you stress on it or starve your self on your next meal, you will be in more hurt than before.

Everyone makes mistakes and slips up every now and again.

A simple way to curb mindless eating

If I'm wanting to eat I ask myself two simple questions:
Are you hungry? Are you willing to eat fruits or veggies?
If the answer to both of those is yes, then I know I'm truly hungry and I eat something healthy. If the answer to either of those is no, then it's off to drink some water and do something else.

Ratio of Food on plate

Whenever you can (not always) try to make up 50% of your plate with vegetables, 20% carbs and 30% protein.

This way you'll be full, stay fuller for longer and be eating less carbs and creating low calorie meals.

Believe in YOU

You can do anything you set your mind to. Although temptations may arise, you have the power to stomp them down and go on living a fruitful and healthy lifestyle.