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Pre-make Your Snacks
Always start by picking fruits like green apples, strawberries, plums, blueberries, and vegetables like carrots, celery, broccoli, tomatoes, edamame, and cucumbers.
Pre-make them, so you always have them available.
Slice the apples, cut the strawberries, separate the blueberries, and wash the plums, then put them in a Ziploc bag so they’re ready to go! The same thing with the veggies.Small portions of broccoli, sliced bell peppers, celery and mix them together and toss them in little Ziploc bags so they’re ready to eat.
Everyday when it’s time to snack, grab a little bag of fruits or veggies to satisfy your hunger without any complication.
Get little Tupperware containers to scoop some Greek yogurt and top it off with fresh cut strawberries or blueberries. Also, divide almonds and dried cranberries in separate bags to last you the week. With all of these snack choices, you will have no problem reaching in the fridge for a fast, delicious hunger blaster!
Portion Control
Dividing these snacks up, that they are just snacks to be consumed between your three other meals. s. It’s easier to judge your portions when you use the smallest Ziploc bag your grocery store sells.Snacks on the Go
Protein Shake - Whip up a quick shake for on the go. A great fat blaster is one with blueberries, bananas, a hint of honey and a scoop of Greek yogurt with some protein powder in order to satisfy your hunger and keep you full longer.Deli Snacks - Go into your supermarket and get a few slices of lean meat such as turkey or chicken. Also get a couple slices of low-fat mozzarella. Roll the two simple ingredients together to get a little roll-up snack!
Grocery Store Randoms - Single serving of hummus with multi-gran pita bread. This is a great snack that keeps you full up until your next meal. Also fat-free cottage cheese.
Snacks with the most carbs in the morning or early afternoon, avoid snacks high in carbohydrates at night.
The best and easiest way to stick to your diet is to always have your prepared snacks with you.
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These are awesome ideas! It can be so defeating to work out and you still need that munchie fix. Thanks!!
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ReplyDeleteI love the taste of whey protien. Any will do. Just make sure it doesn't have artificial crap.
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ReplyDeleteThis helped me out a lot! I have never had a problem with working out, it's always been my diet. These were great tips. I hope to make 2012 the year I change my life for the better and become healthy as I have been plagued with obesity my entire life.
ReplyDeleteI just ordered some of the protein powder for my smoothies I have every morning. I never thought about adding protein to keep you fuller longer. I always assumed it was for body builders. Stupid me! Gotta love when the light bulb goes on! I hope it works and helps me out. How much would you recommend putting in?
ReplyDeleteAlso, I am loving your site. One of my co-workers and I are trying your 3 week banging body together and we absolutely are loving the workouts!!! Thank you so much!
Yes, protien powder is the best thing to add to your shakes.
DeleteI am so excited about you doing yhe 3 week workout. Let me know how you both are doing along the way.
I will totally keep you posted. I also love that you respond....I was a little upset when I told my brother that I ordered protein. He once again fed in to my misconception and said if you are trying to gain weight and muscle weight...add it. If not, you shouldn't add it. So it is once again to me, what you hear and what you see. I believe if I add it and I want to continue to better myself with your workouts. I will have a bangin body and eventually have it to show them all so I need to ignore their nonsense! Thanks Michelle!!!
ReplyDeleteHow much protein powder should I add to a shake?
ReplyDeleteDue to a thyroid disease- my doctor has me on a gluten free diet! Recently my co workers were pumped up on the new years weight loss diets- I was excluded b/ c there is no diet list that's gluten free... Any suggestions. Carbs are limited due to not being able to eat wheat barley oats flour ..... But u can't just grab a healthy bowl of oatmeal or a lean cuisine for lunch... Help!
ReplyDeletehttp://www.livestrong.com/article/262671-what-vegetables-have-carbohydrates/ this is a great read. You can get carbs from veggies.
DeleteDo you have suggestions for a gluten free way to diet for weightloss?
ReplyDeletein my food diary i have a lot of gluten free food ideas. i eat flaseed bread and make all my foods with glutin free flour just because i love it.
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