-Eating
- Eat within an hour of waking up
- Eat every 3/3 1⁄2 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
- Sleep is vital for weight loss Get at least 7 to 8 hours of sleep each night
