Eat within an hour of waking up
Eat every 3/3 ½ hours
Listen to your body-if you are genuinely hungry before 3 hours comes, eat the next meal
Every meal should be a balance of a carbohydrates, proteins and fats to put your body in a stable state and speed up your metabolism
On a scale from 1 to 10, 10 being the hungriest, you should eat somewhere between 4 and 7. It is not good for your body to be starving
You should never eat until you’re too full
Chew your food…digestion begins in the mouth
Buy your children healthy snacks so you won’t be tempted by unhealthy options
Try not to snack while cooking-put gum in your mouth or something to keep yourself from eating too much
-Hydration
For water-drink at least half of your bodyweight in ounces each day
Make sure you hydrate with water during your workout
Try sticking to water only unless you drink milk with your meal plan
Some water is in fruits, green veggies and soups
Hydration is important in cleansing your body and for weight loss
Coffee is ok in the mornings, but drink an extra glass of water for each cup of coffee…coffee is a diuretic
Only add milk to your coffee…no creamer
Juice contains too much sugar…try to stay away
Soft drinks are BAD for you…stay away from completely whether diet or regular!
Sleep is vital for weight loss
Get at least 7 to 8 hours of sleep each night
