Rules
Those who know me can agree that I am a tad on the rebellious side. One of my favorite quotes is that “rules are made to be broken”. So don’t think of the list below as “rules” – think of them more as “guidelines”. I have compiled a list of “guidelines” I try to live by in order to maintain a healthy lifestyle while rockin’ a trim waistline. But hey - every once and a while there's nothing wrong with shaking things up a bit, braking a couple rules, and straying from the recommended guidelines.
1 . Exercise daily
Even if it’s just a 30 minute walk around the neighborhood.
I always try to squeeze in a 30 minute walk around a waterway or trail before and
after work if the weather is nice.
2 . Don’t eat after 7 PM
Don’t eat before crashing into bed. Give your body some time to work off those calories.
Doing anything burns more calories than you lying in bed asleep.
3 . Eat small meals and snacks throughout the day.
Small meals keep your metabolism up and running - plus you get to eat more often.
Just want to chew on something? Keep gum on hand to keep your mouth busy.
Try this : Breakfast, Morning Snack, Lunch, Afternoon Snack, Dinner
4 . Always eat breakfast
Rev up that metabolism and give yourself that needed energy to start your day.
Don't have time for breakfast? Prepack or lay out your breakfast the night before
so you can just grab and go in the morning!
5 . Look at the Nutritional Facts before going out.
Know what restaurant you are going to? Look up their website – most restaurants now will
include nutritional information with their online menus.
Check out our Grab page for what menu items are healthy from popular restaurants.
6 . Drink Water
Hydrates, fills you up, flushes your system…and much more.
Don’t like water? Pick up some sugar free flavor packets (Hawaiian Punch or Crystal Light)
or zero/low calorie vitamin water (SOBE or vitaminwater).
7 . Sleep
Give your body what it needs.
Your body needs at least 7 to 8 hours to recoup from your busy day.
8 . Everything is fine in moderation
Nothing is wrong with being a little bad every once in a while.
I personally eat a bad meal every so often, savor on a couple pieces of chocolate,
snack on a handful of chips, consume bites of ice cream, and munch on pizza.
The key is limit yourself to the “bad” stuff to only once or a couple times a week.
If you want something naughty – share it with a friend – think half the calories.
Stop yourself after a couple bites and you’ll thank yourself later.
9 . Fill up with goodness
Fruits, veggies, low calorie/fat snacks, and even water all go a long way!
Go at least once a week to the grocery store to load up on some fresh grub.
My favorites : Red Grapes, Pink Lady Apples, Navel Oranges, Peaches, Baby Carrots
Fun Link : Quick look up for calories and food group on different foods
http://www.myfoodapedia.gov/Default.aspx
10 . Take vitamins
Get your daily dose by taking a multivitamin and other great supplements to gain energy
and build your immune system.
I take :
Sundown Marvel Heroes Gummies – Children’s Multivitamin/Mineral Supplement
(adults can take and benefit from these vitamins - plus they taste like candy)
Viactiv Caramel Calcium Chews (tastes really like soft caramels)
Sugar Free Strawberry Fiber Choice Weight Management Chewables
(2 tablets = 4 g Fiber)
Even if it’s just a 30 minute walk around the neighborhood.
I always try to squeeze in a 30 minute walk around a waterway or trail before and
after work if the weather is nice.
2 . Don’t eat after 7 PM
Don’t eat before crashing into bed. Give your body some time to work off those calories.
Doing anything burns more calories than you lying in bed asleep.
3 . Eat small meals and snacks throughout the day.
Small meals keep your metabolism up and running - plus you get to eat more often.
Just want to chew on something? Keep gum on hand to keep your mouth busy.
Try this : Breakfast, Morning Snack, Lunch, Afternoon Snack, Dinner
4 . Always eat breakfast
Rev up that metabolism and give yourself that needed energy to start your day.
Don't have time for breakfast? Prepack or lay out your breakfast the night before
so you can just grab and go in the morning!
5 . Look at the Nutritional Facts before going out.
Know what restaurant you are going to? Look up their website – most restaurants now will
include nutritional information with their online menus.
Check out our Grab page for what menu items are healthy from popular restaurants.
6 . Drink Water
Hydrates, fills you up, flushes your system…and much more.
Don’t like water? Pick up some sugar free flavor packets (Hawaiian Punch or Crystal Light)
or zero/low calorie vitamin water (SOBE or vitaminwater).
7 . Sleep
Give your body what it needs.
Your body needs at least 7 to 8 hours to recoup from your busy day.
8 . Everything is fine in moderation
Nothing is wrong with being a little bad every once in a while.
I personally eat a bad meal every so often, savor on a couple pieces of chocolate,
snack on a handful of chips, consume bites of ice cream, and munch on pizza.
The key is limit yourself to the “bad” stuff to only once or a couple times a week.
If you want something naughty – share it with a friend – think half the calories.
Stop yourself after a couple bites and you’ll thank yourself later.
9 . Fill up with goodness
Fruits, veggies, low calorie/fat snacks, and even water all go a long way!
Go at least once a week to the grocery store to load up on some fresh grub.
My favorites : Red Grapes, Pink Lady Apples, Navel Oranges, Peaches, Baby Carrots
Fun Link : Quick look up for calories and food group on different foods
http://www.myfoodapedia.gov/Default.aspx
10 . Take vitamins
Get your daily dose by taking a multivitamin and other great supplements to gain energy
and build your immune system.
I take :
Sundown Marvel Heroes Gummies – Children’s Multivitamin/Mineral Supplement
(adults can take and benefit from these vitamins - plus they taste like candy)
Viactiv Caramel Calcium Chews (tastes really like soft caramels)
Sugar Free Strawberry Fiber Choice Weight Management Chewables
(2 tablets = 4 g Fiber)
Healthy Eating Pyramid
In my opinion, this pyramid is one of the best tools I have found to live by.
I strive to follow its recommendations on a daily basis
to stay on track, thin, and of course healthy!
I strive to follow its recommendations on a daily basis
to stay on track, thin, and of course healthy!
For this pyramid and more great information, go to :
http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/what-should-you-eat/pyramid/
http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/what-should-you-eat/pyramid/