Tip #3

There really isn't such a thing as "the latest new way to lose weight" or any "secret recipe".... Healthy eating is pretty much the same across the board, just with minor changes that mirror a persons individual beliefs.  Bottom line (just to recap), you need smaller portion sizes every 2 1/2 to 3 hours to boost your metabolism, every meal should have a lean protein and a fibrous carb.  Then you can add 1-2 low glycemic complex carbs to the menu just to continue your healthy eating and to maintain your weight.  And yes you do need to eat fats.... good fats, which will also help you lose weight, not to mention the body needs good fats just to maintain healthy skin, nails and hair.

So lets talk about a meal....

What's a lean protein?  Some examples are, but not limited to, Fish (which is also great for good fats), chicken, turkey, occasional beef, skim milk, low fat cottage cheese, protein powder, natural peanut butter, almonds, etc.

Your fibrous carbs can include:  broccoli, cauliflower, green beans, asparagus, brussels sprouts, greens, spinach, etc...

Good complex carbs would be oatmeal, sweet potato, brown or wild rice.

My favorite fruit choices would be apples, pears, grapefruit or any type of berry.

Here is an example if you put it all together:

Morning snack:  grapefruit

Meal 1: 1 whole egg/ 3-5 egg whites omelette with onions & tomatoes

Snack: rice cakes with natural peanut butter or handful of almonds with an apple

Meal 2: Salmon or chicken with green vegetables or salad, light balsamic vinaigrette

Snack: low calorie protein shake with a piece of fruit

Meal 3: 3-5 egg white omelette with green vegetable, chicken and a little low fat cheese if you like.

Evening snack: Low calorie protein shake or a rice cake with natural peanut butter.

Like I said, this is just 1 of hundreds of examples, you need to find the combination that works for you!  If it takes to long to cook, or has foods you don't really like.... then its not going to work!  take the time to jot down what you are putting in your mouth throughout the day, haha, it might scare you.  Then circle the healthy proteins, fibrous carbs, low glycemic complex carbs, fruits, etc.... hopefully you will have something in your diet now and that will be a good baseline for a healthy eating plan.  If you find you're not eating anything healthy... all day... then find a friend that watches what they eat, ask a trainer at your gym, or email my trainer.... just to get some ideas.  And oh yeah, drink plenty of water, like its going out of style!

-Gorilla Zoe