What am I going to eat? How much? How often? I want to keep the whole experience positive and joyful, so my eating plan will be positive. I will focus more on WHEN I can eat (I will be using Intermittent Fasting -- clean fasting for at least 16 hours per day), what I should eat, rather than what's forbidden. There is no forbidden. If I want to eat something that's known to be unhealthy or an unhealthy amount of food, then I will enjoy it and start again the next day. Here's the plan:
EAT MORE -
Vegetables - at least 3 servings per day (min. 1/2 cup)
Lean Protein - Up to 3 servings per day (4 oz. or 8-10 grams)
Fruit - 1 serving per day (1 piece or 1/2 cup)
Grains/Fiber - 2 servings per day, MAX
Legumes - 1 serving per day, twice a week (1/2 cup)
DRINK MORE -
Water! At least 48 oz. per day + one water-based drink, like unsweetened tea
WHENEVER I FEEL HUNGRY, DRINK WATER FIRST
WHENEVER I WANT TO EAT, BUT DON'T KNOW WHAT, DRINK WATER FIRST
WHENEVER I START TO LOOK FOR FOOD OUT OF BOREDOM OR STRESS,
DRINK WATER FIRST!!!!
WHENEVER I START THINKING OF A BAD SNACK, DRINK WATER FIRST!
BEFORE A MEAL, DRINK WATER FIRST!
AT A POTLUCK, KEEP A BOTTLE OF WATER IN MY HAND!
EAT LESS - SUBSTITUTE -
White Flour MORE whole wheat, other grains
White Potatoes MORE Sweet Potatoes
White Rice MORE Brown Rice, Quinoa, Oats
White Sugar MORE Agave, Stevia, Honey, Maple Syrup
Chips MORE Healthy nuts - Almonds, Pistachios, Pecans
Milk MORE Almond milk and Rice Milk
Cheese MORE Homemade healthy toppings, like salsa
Sour Cream MORE Plain yogurt or Ricotta cheese
Vegetable/Corn Oil MORE Coconut, Sunflower, Safflower, Olive oils,
a little butter
SMALLER PORTIONS, LEAVE THE TABLE BEFORE I FEEL FULL - EAT LIKE
I'M ALREADY SLIMMER!
Also now added are herbal blends from Solle Naturals, which have definitely helped my overall health and feeling of well being. Good stuff....not a miracle cure, but a healthy additive to my routine.
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