+ Set realistic weight and exercise goals. + Write down your goals and enlist family/friends/sponsors to help you achieve them. + Start a food and exercise log to help you track your progress. + Set a regular eating and exercise schedule. + Eat balanced meals. + Choose lean proteins—chicken, turkey, fish, skim milk, low-fat yogurt, beans, nuts, soy products. + Choose complex carbohydrates—fruits, vegetables, whole grains (wheat bread, oatmeal, non-sugary cereals). + Choose healthy fats – olive/canola oils, nuts, fish, avocado. + Reduce intake of calorie beverages—juices, alcohol, soda, etc… + Do not skip meals - pay attention to your hunger signals. + Avoid second helpings at meals. + Reduce portions at meals and snacks. + Eat slowly. + Snack healthy - avoid vending machines. + Stay hydrated. + Sleep -- napping counts! + Avoid fast food and “super” sizes. + Forget weight loss supplements as they can be dangerous. + Don’t beat yourself up for messing up from time to time. Weight Loss Tips
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+ Set realistic weight and exercise goals.
+ Write down your goals and enlist family/friends/sponsors to help you achieve
them.
+ Start a food and exercise log to help you track your progress.
+ Set a regular eating and exercise schedule.
+ Eat balanced meals.
+ Choose lean proteins—chicken, turkey, fish, skim milk, low-fat yogurt, beans,
nuts, soy products.
+ Choose complex carbohydrates—fruits, vegetables, whole grains (wheat bread,
oatmeal, non-sugary cereals).
+ Choose healthy fats – olive/canola oils, nuts, fish, avocado.
+ Reduce intake of calorie beverages—juices, alcohol, soda, etc…
+ Do not skip meals - pay attention to your hunger signals.
+ Avoid second helpings at meals.
+ Reduce portions at meals and snacks.
+ Eat slowly.
+ Snack healthy - avoid vending machines.
+ Stay hydrated.
+ Sleep -- napping counts!
+ Avoid fast food and “super” sizes.
+ Forget weight loss supplements as they can be dangerous.
+ Don’t beat yourself up for messing up from time to time.
Weight Loss Tips
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