Cutting calories

We are talking about shopping, recipes and now calories. Reember we are on a healthy eating plan not a diet. However, a person does need to cut calories and exercise, no matter what we are planning.
Don't eyeball-love this one. Do you under estimate how much you really eat? I do, so I keep a food journal. A record of what I eat during the day and when and even why.
Read the food labels
Watch size at home but especially when eating out. Order small and or wrap half to go.
Measure out the snacks and then put away the bag.
Buy the single serve proportioned if you are having problems.
HOLD THE FAT: fat has more than twice the calories per gram (WOW) think about that. Be conservative. Use herbs red peppers, sea salt, skimp on the butter, dressing and creams.
Fruits and vegetables are your friends-high in volume, fiber and nutrients.
WATER WATER through out the day. Watch the soda, fruit juices and alcohol.
REMEMBER these are ideas that help me and hopefully might help you. I am sure you have read them before, I just like to repeat and repeat..

Meal planning

Guess it is about time to think about actually planning one's meals, since we are all eating better.
ORGANIZE key to the list and the planning.
Keep a list on the fridge-when use item, put on list..put new items from new recipes on the list
PLAN meals: OK, I know this is as hard one, especially for the working women. Look at schedule-busy week, think quick, don't forget the slow cooker, how about left overs.
Coupons (good way to save and plan). Eat in the season..plan around the local growing season which also saves money.
Gather your recipes for the week or two so you know if you will need anything unusual.
Shop with your list, and when you are not hungry. STICK to the list.
As we are organizing, keep your pantry and refridge clean and organized also. Keep sim, items together and put the new items toward the back.
Cook away with your new purchased foods and organized recipes. This wiil help keep us healthy and satisfied which in turn leads to being Happier..

weight loss truths

I think this is sort of of a recap but thought it worth while to quickly repeat. REMEMBER that weight loss is not easy and really not fast.
In order to loose weight, one really does have to exercise more than 30 minutes three times a week. You have to burn the calories, still do not give up the tried and true ways of walking, taking the stairs.
Do not think that exercise = as brownie. Even when you consistantly exercise, a person neds to watch the calories they consume and watch the type of food.
A person does have the time to exercise. Just make yourself do it. PRIORITIZE.
Eating more of something will not make you loose weight...this is a food industry hype. Do not fall for it. EAT LESS, not more
Calories in = calories out.. The empty calorie idea-remember this..500 cal of soda is not the same as eating 500 cal of fruit and veggies. WATCH the empty cal, chips, cookies, soda etc and focus on the nutrient calories.
Your body is working sagainst you..Oh NO please don't tell me this. YES, our bodies still have the idea of the harder times when we had to eat when we could and as much for the leaner times. NOT good for these times. WE can beat this idea by being diligent.
The other idea that is sooo preventlint in this day and age (enviroment) is THIN. A person does not have to be thin to be healthy. Let us all focus on good health!!
I feel the biggest goal in this day for all of us to remember, we are not on a diet. This is our life.
Life it but be concious of All your choices.
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