"Pursue your goals, but never lose sight of the reality of things." -Amy Suto
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Eat clean and train mean to burn fat!
From Livestrong:
Protein, complex carbohydrates and healthy fats should all be balanced to enable you to maintain energy levels, rebuild and recuperate, and avoid illness. Finding ways to include protein, carbs and fats in your diet in the proper forms and amounts is the key to optimum health.
It’s easier to give into cravings if you don’t have healthy food on hand.
So here are 3 Easy-to-Prepare Healthy Meals:
1. Breakfast Parfait:
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon **Metabolism Booster!**
- 6 ounces plain fat-free Greek yogurt
- 1 cup fresh fruit. Whatever is in season works! My favorites include blueberries and raspberries.
- 2 tablespoons sliced almonds or organic granola
Approx. 300 calories.
2. Italian Tuna Bowl:
- 3 oz can of chunk light tuna (drained)
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped green onion
- 3 tbsp olive oil based dressing
Approx. 400 calories
3. Veggie Burger:
- Veggie burger patty (my personal favorites include any veggie patty from Morningstar farms!)
- Whole grain patty
- 3 large romaine leaves
- 1/2 tomato
- Sliced onion
- 1/4 cup sliced avocado **Metabolism Booster**
Approx. 300 calories
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HOW TO MAKE SMALL CHANGES:
- Slowly phase out an unhealthy habit. Do you drink two cans of soda per day? Try drinking just one. After a week, try drinking one every other day, then once per week, then once per month.
- Begin introducing new habits. Do you know when is the best time to eat fruit? First thing in the morning. Why? It will kick start your metabolism as your body only takes half an hour to digest it. So try eating an apple or a grapefruit first thing each day!
- Keep at it. I said habit, right? Well habits take awhile to form. So keep eating right, exercising, and working toward your goals each day. If you fall off the wagon, get back on. It’s that simple.
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What do I eat for breakfast? Organic low-sodium low-sugar oatmeal, a banana, and Greek Yogurt. It definitely helps keep my energy up so I can do the things I love, like ride into the sunset on a llama.
Dipping sauce, mayo replacement, food fight staple.
Hummus is amazing.
Vegetarians, never fear! Here are some easy ways to add more protein to our diet!
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