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Less is more. Pay attention to portion control. Retrain yourself to enjoy your food without stuffing yourself. Stop when you are full.
glasses (64 oz.). If you wait until you feel thirsty, you’ve waited too long. Dehydration starts long before we’re conscious of it.
» Enjoy healthy fat daily.
» Keep a food journal and
Important fats such as olive oils, flax oils &walnut oils support your heart, brain, weight control and for women, tame hot flashes and PMS.
» Keep your metabolism high.
Eat a series of five to six small meals throughout the day which include: whole grain breads, crackers, beans, vegetables and fruits.
» Eat breakfast! Skipping break-
fast is not a good way to eliminate calories. People who skip breakfast tend to be more overweight than daily breakfast eaters. You are robbing yourself. Breakfast is what gives you energy for the start of your day.
» Keep hydrated. Drink plenty
of water daily, at least eight-8oz.
grocery list. Keep what you eat in check by keeping a food journal. This may help you get to the bottom of what you are eating too much or too little of. You might find that you are drinking a lot of sodas or eating sweets throughout the day. You can also see if you are indeed skipping meals throughout the day or not eating as healthy as you thought. When you are actually writing down what goes in your mouth, you might be surprised. Keeping a grocery list with you when you go to the grocery store works. This will help prevent you from buying what is not on your list because you are hungry or feeling deprived. Stick to your grocery list to avoid temptation. I would like to end this article
by leaving you with these few reminders. Everything must be in moderation. Eat breakfast daily and don’t skip meals. Stick to the basics and follow a healthy, balanced diet. If you feel you need that extra push to keep you on track, hire a Certified Personal Trainer. Part of their Certification is on Nutrition and Exercise. Although they may not be Registered Dieticians, they can help assist you and keep you focused. Stay healthy and maybe I’ll see you at breakfast! I love Café Vida here at Gold’s Gym Rogers Ranch. ■ For more information, contact Debra McGiboney, Certified Group Fitness Instructor and Personal Trainer. Assistant General Manager at Gold’s Gym Rogers Ranch 210-408-9050. dmcgiboney@goldsgym.comdmcgiboney@goldsgym.com
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