Dieting...what we all talk about on a regular basis- whether it be the newest detox diet or the Master Cleanse, liquid diet, grapefruit diet, or even disgustingly enough the cabbage soup diet, these are all trends that won't actually help you reach your target weight and most importantly won't leave you feeling great!
Instead- try portion sizes and adding as many fruits and vegetables, along with complex carbohydrates, healthy amounts of protein and plenty of water and fiber throughout the day and you will not only feel amazing, but your body will also be in tip-top shape externally and internally.
I am not a huge fan of counting calories- but most people are not aware of the amount of food they are consuming, leading to weight gain and a struggle to lose that last few pounds. The best and easiest advice I have to beat this-
- Exercise at least 5 times a week for 60 minutes at 60%-80% maximum heart rate
- Drink Water- your body weight in kg is how many ounces a day you should be drinking!
- Eat in portion and GOOD calories- complex carbohydrates such as brown rice and fruit, vegetables, excellent sources of protein not in excess quantity, and fiber!
This is my 1200 calorie diet that will teach you about portion control and will help you realize how fast calories can add up and add on to your waist line.
Keep in mind- 3,500 calories equals 1 pound of stored body fat, which equals high risk for Hypertension, Coronary Artery Disease, Cardiovascular Disease, Plaque build-up in your arteries, Increased risk of heart attack and stroke, Diabetes, and many other life- threatening diseases.
Breakfast:
1 apple (or any other fruit- except oranges)
3 egg whites
Mid-Morning Snack:
1 Cup Raw juice:
carrot/apple/celery
Green Plant
2 C Red Juice
carrot/beet
Lunch:
1 C brown rice
1 C mixed vegetables- carrots, peppers, green beans, etc- steamed or grilled
1 serving of protein- chicken, tofu, shrimp, black beans
Dinner:
2 C mixed baby green lettuce
½ C mushrooms and/or pepper OR grilled asparagus
½ C garbanzo beans OR serving of protein- tofu OR shrimp OR chicken or any other protein
½ C cucumber
1 C cherry tomatoes/chopped tomatoes
dressing:
Galeos- Caesar, Miso, Ginger Wasabi, Honey Dijon
1tbs balsamic+1tbs water+1tbs extra virgin olive oil
1tbs water +1tbs extra virgin olive oil + 1 tbs red wine vinegar
Drink:
75-100 oz water/day
Warm lemon water
Herbal green tea
Celery, Cucumber: unlimited throughout the day, yesss!!!
1 fiberball/day after lunch or dinner (Don't know what this is? It's one of my famous recipes, so you'll have to contact me to place an order)
