So now that we’re finally dragging ourselves back to the gym, I suppose it’s time to visit healthy eating.
First things first: ditch the diet.
Yes, really.
Besides, unless you’re Victoria Beckham, who really wants to survive off the Five Hands diet?
Eat Breakfast
Without breakfast, you are not producing the enzymes needed to burn fat (WebMD). Think of it as jump-starting your metabolism.
Among your best choices? Oatmeal, eggs, and yogurt.
Portion Control
We’ve all heard it: everything in moderation.
I think part of the problem is, Americans have gotten so out of control that our grasp of portion sizes is seriously altered.
(Here’s your new cheat sheet.)
Lean meat (turkey or chicken)= Deck of cards
Nuts (almonds or pistachios)= Size of a golf ball
Butter or Mayonnaise= Size of a poker chip
Pasta= Size of a baseball
Slice of cake= Deck of cards
(Don’t worry, a deck of cards for dessert depresses me as well.)
Get Over It
So you slipped up…
It happens. For me some it happens on a weekly basis.
As long as you maintain healthy eating and exercise regularly, your overall health will improve regardless of that total tease of a breadstick.
Stop making excuses!
Not enough time to cook healthy? Too expensive?
Oh, you mean you’ve heard these before?
Lucky for you, there is a world of Pinterest armed and dangerous with more crockpot recipes and quick workouts than one can handle.
Hara Hachi Bunme
The Japanese saying means, eat like a crane. The custom is taught to stop eating when you are 80% full.
…Still undecided?
If all else fails, leave it to Dr. Oz with his magical visuals.
Next time we’ll take a look at specific foods that boost weight loss.
Horray!