I've been browsing the internet and I'm finding lots of cool tips and tricks to help you out on a daily basis. As I find ones that really pertain to my life I'll try to share them with you and encourage you to do the same.
Swap mayo for avocado. Instead of slathering your next sandwich with a tablespoon of mayo, try spreading on a few thin slices of avocado. You'll still get the satisfaction of rich flavor and creamy texture, but with fewer calories and the benefit of good fats.
Swap lasagna noodles for veggies. Pasta used to be a guilty pleasure for many Biggest Losers-until they learned to make a healthy version. Try replacing lasagna noodles in your favorite recipe with slices of grilled zucchini or eggplant.
Swap traditional yogurt for Greek-style yogurt. Greek-style fat-free yogurt contains the same number of calories as regular fat-free yogurt but has twice the protein and half the carbs. It's a creamy choice for smoothies, dips and used in recipes throughout the book.
Swap sugar for sweet spices. It's a good idea to start eating sugar-free yogurt and cereals, but you may miss the flavor of your old favorites. Try adding sweet spices such as cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves to your favorite smoothies, cereal, yogurt, and even coffee or tea drinks. Not only do they add a delicious, sweet-spicy flavor, but they also contain antioxidants.
Swap other people's needs for your own. This is one of the hardest changes for many Biggest Loser contestants to make, and why their time at the ranch-away from relatives, colleagues, friends, and others who place demands on their time-is so valuable. It's important to understand that putting your needs first is not selfish. Your health and happiness are more valuable than any PTA meeting or dinner party. Allow yourself to focus on you.
Those are my tips for the day! Keep it up and try not to be discouraged! You can't loose weight and change yourself if you don't keep trying. Don't let a bad day, or even a bad week stop you from any progress you could be making....get up and keep trying! We're in this together!
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
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1 comment:
Thanks for putting these tips on. I appreciate the effort you put in to try and help us all out. The links are great, too! I am looking forward to trying out the avocado tip. :)
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