Diet

You can’t exercise and lose weight with an unhealthy diet. If you need to make a change to your diet then start small with manageable modifications.

The point is to improve little by little. You have to incorporate nutritious foods in your diet. Keep it simple with concentration on fruits, vegetables, healthy proteins, healthy carbs and healthy fats. Don’t overthink it. If you eat the same meals for a week, it may be a bit boring, but it is a start and you can change it up once you get the idea of it.

Cut yourself some slack. No one is perfect and it is okay to give yourself a treat. I personally like to have one cheat meal a week. Not a day, but one meal. However; I also like to have a small glass of wine every evening after dinner. I am not perfect at all. Just trying to be healthier and not OVER indulge.

Food preparation plays an important role in a healthy diet. With the right recipe and a little prep work, you can make it manageable. Incorporate different spices in your cooking. Adding flavor makes cooking a lot more fun. I do meal planning on Sunday or Monday for three days. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks. And remember…dinner and done!

When you can’t get all the vegetables you need for fiber, then a supplement is recommended. The USDA recommends a fiber intake of 25 grams for women and 38 grams for men. Fiber in your diet supports metabolic health. It makes glucose found within foods that have fiber, more difficult to break down. This allows the sugars to be released more slowly, not causing a large spike in our blood sugar. 

Having a protein shake or adding protein powder to a smoothie is another great idea. This makes it an easy meal.