Little and often is your diet motto this year, during your first week, you’ll need to create a little jumpstart. Choose a breakfast, a late morning snack, followed by your lunch, and a dinner. Once your first crackdown week is over, feel free to add another snack for late afternoon or later in the evening.
It’s true what they say, breakfast really is the most important meal of the day; it sets you up with the energy and nutrients required to tackle your day to your best potential, and the same goes for dieting. You should aim to keep your breakfasts below the 300 calorie mark. Here are a few ideas…
If you’re looking to tone up for summer, then you’ll want a breakfast that delivers a punch of protein; it’s essentially the building blocks for muscle afterall! Around 200 calories worth of whole-grain cereal combined with a handful of your favourite sliced fruits and/or nuts is a great way to achieve a nutritious, low fat breakfast. Make sure you use either skimmed milk or a dairy free alternative such as soya or almond milk. Natural yogurt comes with a range of fantastic health benefits; it’s rich in protein, calcium, and potassium, and supports a healthy gut and immune system. Not to mention it’s a far healthier alternative to those sugary cereals…