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Paul's, don't go on a diet, Diet

Things to get rid of, or at the very least, consume rarely

No red meat, pork, hot dogs, ham, bacon
No soda pop
No white bread
No REGULAR pasta, linguine, etc
No ice cream
No junk food (candy, chocolate bars, potato chips)
No fast food (See the movie "Super Size Me!" )
Moderate use of alcohol. Lite beer and wine only

 

 

Change your eating habits and lifestyle

1.) The number one key to keeping your weight down is eating breakfast. When you don't eat for many hours, like when you're asleep, your body goes into starvation mode. Your metabolism slows down and burns less because it doesn't know when its getting its next meal. You can lose MORE weight by eating! Your bodies metabolism is exactly like a fire. It is at a low ebb after a long nights sleep, so you want to throw food on it, like wood, to get it roaring again. You should have snacks throughout the day to keep the fire burning bright and hot. You'll burn more calories this way, but of course, you have to make healthy choices when you do snack. When you have very large meals, like at Thanksgiving, its like throwing a log on the fire; it tends to smother the fire. Don't eat to get stuffed, know when to stop. Eat healthy snacks throughout the day. Keep the camp fire burning and get it burning bright as soon as you get up.
2.) No late dinners, eat early.
3.) Exercise at these 3 times a week for twenty minutes minimum. Go for a walk!
4.) Get some exercise by doing more during the day. When parking your car, park further way. Every little bit makes a difference.
5.) When you eat out, make primarily healthy choices.
6.) Stay away from strict diets. Remember, all things in moderation. Don't be afraid to have some bad stuff once in awhile.
7.) Eat at home --period! Have your fridge, freezer, and pantry stocked, so you'll never think of doing the fast foot cop-out.
8.) If your going to eat out, and need to do it in a hurry, go to Subways. Make a healthy choice like turkey and put it on whole wheat.
9.) Only have two eggs a week.
10.) Don't smoke. Only idiots smoke.
11.) Reduce the fat in your diet, reduce the carbs in your diet, and exercise when you can or at least do more. All things in moderation and you'll lose weight and feel better. Don't go to either extreme of the low fat, low carb seesaw. You'll only hurt your body in the long run. Losing weight can be done healthy or unhealthy. The choice is yours. Every little change you make counts.
12.) No donuts or bran muffins. They are bad!
13.) Learn how to add activity to your life and steer your way through the toxic world we live in.
14.) Keep away from canned food which is crap (Beeferoni, etc.).
15.) No butter, use soft margarine with no trans fat.
16.) Surf the net. The information is all out there!

 

Stock your home with only GOOD choices. Eat healthy

Whole wheat bread It's tastes great and it's better for you.
Yogurt It's a good snack and it can keep your metabolism going
Raisin Bran Cereal Great way to start the day. Don't add sugar, it doesn't need it.
Green Tea I don't like the taste straight, but I put in two sweeteners and use liquid creamer. Green tea is an antitoxin which is good for your body. I feel so much better after having it. It has now replaced coffee with me.
Chicken Bake it! Use a nice marinade. (Thighs & breasts packs at Publix) Cheap!
Turkey Bake it! (Thighs, breast, legs packs at Publix) Cheap!
Cajun Catfish Wonderful fish! Buy fresh at Publix. It takes 15 minutes to bake.
Smoked Salmon Buy fresh at Publix. Marinade with honey bourbon and bake. Awesome! Have fish a few times a week and you'll feel great.
Whole wheat pastas If you love pasta, make the switch to whole wheat pastas. First of all, it tastes better, and it's MEGA lower in those carbohydrates. This is an easy switch that pays mucho dividends.
Mixed Vegetable Lots of veggies :-)
Cottage Cheese Great snack~!
Fresh Fruit Lots of fruit :-)
Mixed nuts It's a good snack and a great source of protein. Nuts contain the good fats your body needs.
Lunch meats Don't get prepackaged meats. Stick with turkey and chicken.
Low fat & artificial condiments Read the package! Cut unnecessary fats from condiments by making smart choices. Get rid of regular sugar.
Healthy Choice Frozen Dinners These are great and low in calories. Wonderful variety.
Boco's meatless Burgers/Chicken patties Slap these on some whole wheat bread, great snack.
Salmon Salmon sandwiches are good for you.
Salads A salad is always a good lunch choice. Watch out on the dressing. If you make sensable choices on the type of dressing you use, calorie wise, salads are great. If you don't, the dressing you put on it may make it as bad as eating a Big Mac.
Low fat or no fat milk A simple choice that pays off big.
Water Drink lots of water. Good for your body and good at breaking down fat.
Peanut butter Check the ingredients. Make the healthy choice

 

 

Last updated on Sunday April 23, 2006

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