Showing posts with label how to lose weight. Show all posts
Showing posts with label how to lose weight. Show all posts

Tuesday, May 13, 2014

5 Tips to Avoid Late Night Snacking

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One of the common themes in my accountability groups are challengers who say they have trouble with late night snacking, and I know they're not alone. So many people, myself included sometimes, just hear that kitchen calling their name. Those fresh baked cookies left over from a birthday party or that tub of ice cream hubby brought home for the kids. Or maybe it's not even something specific, maybe you just find yourself poking around the kitchen for something to eat. Most of the time this is just mindless munching, and not actual HUNGER! So today I'm going to share a few tips that I find helpful and I hope they work for you too!


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Be sure to eat a well rounded dinner that you enjoy - If you're trying to lose weight you may be thinking "all I can eat is grilled chicken and steamed broccoli and I'll be starving in 20 minutes". Well that couldn't be ANY further from the truth!! But what you do need to make sure is that your dinner is well rounded. So be sure to have some lean meat such as chicken, fish, turkey (think grilled fish tacos, Turkey Meatloaf or chicken kebobs....doesnt sound so bad right??? Now add in some healthy fats - Avocado on your tacos or grill your chicken in a little coconut oil. Dont forget the whole grains (Quinoa with your kebobs, brown rice with your tacos) and some fiber dense veggies like broccoli, zucchini or asparagus.

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Snack Prep - So if you just KNOW that you need to munch on something after dinner then let's do it. BUT let's plan for it and get prepared. Clear your house, kitchen and fridge of junk. Toss the cookies, candy, cake, ice cream, ding dongs (do they even make those anymore, yuck) Cheetos, sugar filled cereals etc. Whatever is a trigger for YOU, get-it-out!! And stock up on good foods that you can eat and not feel guilty for after. Some of my late night snack faves are plain Greek yogurt with some berries, sliced nitrate free turkey lunch meat wrapped around a slice of avocado and pepper,  1/2 a banana rolled in a small tortilla with peanut butter or veggies and hummus. Sometimes a big glass of water or nice warm cup of green tea will do the trick too!

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Get Busy - No not like that!! I mean get up and get moving...Do that laundry that's starting to take up space in the corner, go for a walk, read a book, give yourself a manicure....wet nails don't go so well with snacking! Take the dog for a walk, prune your flowers, play soccer with the kids. There are TONS of things you can do to get active and keep your mind from wandering to food. 


Brush your teeth -  Have you tried to drink orange juice after you've just brushed your teeth? Not so pleasant right? This usually helps with most other foods too. They just don't taste the same after you've left your mouth feeling minty fresh!

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Bed time! - So you've finished dinner, played a game of soccer with the kids, came in for a small bowl of yogurt and berries and you're still thinking about food! I know, you tried all my tips and the kitchen is still calling your name...It happens. This can take some time but I promise you that if you give this a shot, you will be fitting into those short for summer in no time!! So get the kids to bed and hop in yourself. Curl up with a good book and doze off into never never land!!

I hope that you have learned a few tips to help you curb your late night snacking habit. I know it can be a challenge, especially when our loved ones bring junk food into the house. Even with the best intentions they may not know just how hard that is for us. So share with them your goals, share with them that you appreciate their kindness but you would much rather spend time going on a walk with them or watching a movie than bonding over candy or ice cream.

For more tips like these on how to live a healthy lifestyle shoot me a friend request over at Facebook or find me on Pinterest!!




Monday, April 21, 2014

May Fitness Challenge - Together we can!!

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So there are officially 60 days until the FIRST DAY OF SUMMER!!! Seriously, where has this year gone?!?! I don't know about you but I'd like to hit the ground running and not only look good, but feel good on day one! I want to already have made significant lifestyle changes and look forward to trips to the beach with my family not dread them because I will either be tugging at my clothes or covered up in jeans and long sleeves!
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 The good news is it's the PERFECT time to make a commitment to your health.  Maybe your short term goal is to lose a few pounds before the summer, lets do it!!! And I want to help you get to your long term goal to live a healthy and fulfilling life.  I would like nothing more than to see you become a positive influence on those around you, to share what you will learn and to truly make this a lifestyle change and not another fad diet.So now what?!  Well....I have options for the fitness fan AND the foodie alike...check it out!

Here is my official invitation to you! I will be opening my next accountability group in a couple weeks. Starting on May 5th you can join my 60 day health and fitness program.  During the 8 weeks I will teach you how to make exercise a part of your daily routine by matching you up with a Beachbody fitness program like the 21 Day Fix, Focus T25, Brazil Butt Lift, Turbofire, Chalean Extreme and more to meet your needs.  I will recommend a program that fits your ability level and that you feel works with your time commitments as well.

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I will also require that you replace 1 meal a day with Shakeology.  Shakeology is a meal replacement shake that is all natural, helps you lose weight, controls your cravings, keeps you full and gives you energy to get through your workouts and the other responsibilities of the day.  You are only required to drink Shakeology during the 60 days, afterwards you can decide what to do.  The reason I require Shakeology is because when you are learning to change your eating habits and are adding in exercise this is one meal a day that you know you are eating the right portion size, the right food combination and that you are fueling your body for just plain good nutrition.  I will teach you how to plan out your meals, how to pair foods together to give you energy and lose weight, and give you a plethora of recipes to help make your meals easy and delicious.  Every recipe I share has been kid tested and husband approved!


As part of the Accountability Group you will be enrolled into my closed online support group.  In this group I will help you to set your health and fitness goals, I will post daily tips, motivation and accountability.  You will be required to check in each day and post your daily activities.  It's a great place to feel connected to other people who are going through the same life situations as you!

Does this sound like something you would like to do?  Then don't delay.  There are a limited number of spots available.  I do this to keep the groups small and allow me to provide you with the individual attention that you deserve!!! APPLICATION TO JOIN available BELOW!!

So now is the time, DO IT!!  60 days until summer....We have work to do!

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Your second option:  Maybe you are not quite ready to do a complete challenge group but you want to learn more about how to Eat Clean.  Maybe you want to try Shakeology but are nervous about the investment and whether or not you will get the results you want.  I am going to be running a 30 day Shakeology and Clean Eating group starting on May 5th as well.  In this group you will receive meal planning, recipes, tips, basics on clean eating, support and motivation to make eating healthy a lifestyle change and not a crash diet.  We will incorporate Shakeology and I will teach you exactly how to get the results you are looking for.  Then, after the 30 days is up you will have a great base of knowledge to continue on with what works best for you.

Your second option:  Maybe you are not quite ready to do a complete challenge group but you want to learn more about how to Eat Clean.  Maybe you want to try Shakeology but are nervous about the investment and whether or not you will get the results you want.  I am going to be running a 30 day Shakeology and Clean Eating group starting on April 15th as well.  In this group you will receive meal planning, recipes, tips, basics on clean eating, support and motivation to make eating healthy a lifestyle change and not a crash diet.  We will incorporate Shakeology and I will teach you exactly how to get the results you are looking for.  Then, after the 30 days is up you will have a great base of knowledge to continue on with what works best for you.
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Does this sound like something you would be interested in?   Let's get started today!! Fill out the application below and I will contact you within 48 hours to chat!