Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Best Protein Bar EVER.
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OMGOSH. I just cracked open my box of Quest Protein bars ~ their new flavor Cinammon Roll is... TO DIE FOR.
Love these things because they are super healthy, all natural and DELICIOUS. Seriously. I feel like I just had my mid-afternoon snack at Cinnabon!!!! Nuked it for 14 seconds, it's warm and a party in your mouth. Where do you get these gems? You can order them online - takes a few days to get them but you can do that here: http://www.questproteinbar.com/
OR if you live locally (MCkInney, Allen, Plano, Frisco Texas) they guys at Urban Extreme Nutrition carry those in single servings so you can try them all out and buy from them...without waiting on the UPS guy!!
Just wanted to share my new discovery....gonna be hard to limit myself to just one a day!!!
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Thursday, February 16, 2012
Why Soda (including diet) is making you Fat!
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Why Soda Is Making You Fat!

If you’ve been drinking one or more sodas every day, that aluminum can in your hand is to blame for those extra digits on the scale. We’re not talking a couple pounds either. We’re talking long term weight gain. One can of cola adds more than 100 calories to your daily intake. That’s over 10 lbs of additional body fat every year.
Obesity, type-2 diabetes, and soda addiction have all risen together steadily and scarily over the past decades. Coincidence? Not a chance. Soda is sabotaging your body.
What’s so bad about a little bubbly liquid?
Lots and lots of calories and zero nutritional value. Sugary soft drinks account for almost 10% of the average American’s daily caloric intake. That’s a ton of empty calories that lack any of the nutrients, fiber, or minerals your body needs to function. Because soda’s missing what your body craves, no matter how much you drink you’ll still be left feeling hungry. So, on top of hundreds of empty calories, you pile on additional food that still counts against your ideal daily allotment. Remember, there is one absolute truth: if you take in more calories than you burn you will gain weight.
Your odds of becoming obese increase as much as 1.6 times for every 12 ounces of soda you drink over the course of the day. That’s because one small can of soda holds a whopping 140 calories of added sugar. Reality check: at most fast food restaurants, a 12 ounce serving of soda is considered the kiddie size.
Go directly to fat jail.All these added sugars are simple sugars, meaning they are readily and easily absorbed. When you take in such a high volume so quickly your insulin spikes. Your body can’t handle the rapid influx, which leads to extra glucose being stored as fat. You don’t get any lasting energy from the liquid carbs; you get that familiar and inevitable crash. Instead of being ready to hit the gym to burn off any extra fat, you’re so exhausted you just hit the couch. Do not pass go. Do not collect $200.
I’ll just switch to diet soda!
Not so fast. Recent studies show that over time diet sodas still cause weight gain. If you drink 2 or more servings of diet soda a day you are 5 times more likely to increase dangerous visceral fat in your midsection. That extra fat puts you at greater risk for diabetes, heart disease, and other chronic illnesses.
Let’s say you only drink a single serving of diet soda a day. Diet soda is still high in sodium. The more sodium in your body, the more water you’ll retain. Which means if you’re trying to lose weight, diet soda can actually make it that much harder move the scale in the right direction. And let’s not forget the artificial sweeteners in diet soda – a BIG no-no!
Instead of sodas, why not reach for healthier and even more refreshing beverages?
If you won’t give up the carbonated bite of soda, mix two parts seltzer water with one part 100% fruit juice – like powerhouse pomegranate or cranberry. You’ll get your pleasant pop and fizz along with rich antioxidants and vitamins. Embrace homemade smoothies made with fresh fruit and almond milk or greek yogurt for added protein.
Maybe it’s time you jump on the green tea train. Even if you sweeten your tea, you’re more likely to check your sugar intake when you’re the one spooning in the sweetener. Or reach for that oldie but goodie, pure H2O.
One thing is for sure: cut out sodas and you’ll start to feel lighter than carbonated air.
Let us help you rid yourself of the nutrition which sabotages your health and help you make better choices you can trust.
Call or email us today!
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Monday, January 30, 2012
Need to pack a Healthy Lunch? Ideas here....
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Sometimes it seems difficult to plan a healthy lunch for yourself when you're working in an office. It does take a little prep time, but you will have much more energy to make it through the rest of your workday if you do! Here are some quick and easy ideas to make your planning less difficult
- Boil a dozen eggs on Sunday...then put them back in their crate in the fridge. Perfect and quick snack filled with protein that takes around 10 mins for the entire week!
- Grill or bake 3-4 breasts of chicken on Sunday (skinless/boneless). Have one for dinner that night then keep in the fridge for an easy topping on your salad or main dish for lunch
- Pack Easily Portable foods - Think apples, bananas and pears.
- Keep a small jar of nut butter in your cooler or fridge at work, for a great combination with your apple mid day. Protein packed clean - eating snack. Be sure to get the natural Peanut Butter. Keep an eye on serving size too.
- Carry a pre-measured amnt of protein powder, or Shakeology with you for afternoon slumps
- Carry Wraps - Whole grain wraps are ideal to transport food to work. Try feta/chicken you've already cooked and spinich. YUM and easy
- Prepare tons of raw veggies - You can have limitless amounts of these, so be sure to include them in your day. If you're not disciplined to cut them up when you get home (that would be me) buy them pre-cut. Spending a little more on them at the store will get you to eat them!
- Low-fat Dairy - Small cups of plain greek yogurt/1 pkt truvia/fresh (or frozen) blueberries is an Amazing snack. Low-fat cottage cheese or cheese sticks are also great to take with you.
- Keep a Protein Bar Handy - Make sure it's the clean-eating type. Lots of them out there are candy bars in disguise. I personally love Quest Protein Bars they are all natural, and tasty!
Melody Chandler
Owner/CPT
Texas Fit Chicks Boot Camp
20 Minute Bikini Blast Workout
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Are you ready for the beach? Spring Break is coming....
Here's a Bikini Blast Workout you can do at home!
Be sure and consult with your doctor before doing this or any other exercise program.
If you are a beginner, do the circuit one or two times with the modifications suggested. If you're a FIT chick, do as many rounds as you can in 20 minutes!
Prisoner Squats - Fingertips behind ears, core engaged, squat down until thighs are parallel to the ground, keeping chest lifted and making sure knees don't go over toes. Sink low into the squat and watch yourself in a mirror to check your form. 1 Minute
Spider Jumps - Start on floor in full push-up position. Maintain position, lunge rt foot fwd to outside of rt hand. Balancing on hands, jump feet off floor and switch them in midair, bringing left ft to outside of left hand and extend rt leg behind you. Repeat for 20 reps total (1 rep = both sides)
For beginners, Lunge right foot fwd, and then instead of jumping, step it back to start poition. Repeat with the other leg. 10-15 reps if beginner
Roll Pop Ups - Stand with feet shoulder width apart, & arms by sides. Lower into a squat then sit down on floor, roll onto middle of back and then upper back, while maintaining a tuck position, chin towards chest (Don't roll onto neck). Using momentum, engage abs and roll forward to return to squat position, (adding a jump at the top for advanced levels). If you have to help yourself up with your hands, use both so you're not lopsided. 15 total (5-7 if beginner)
T-Pushups - In pushup position, hands under shoulders (try to do on your toes for advanced chicks) perform 1 pushup, then rotate to the rt side (pivot with your feet) bringing right arm up into the sky. Return to start, 1 pushup then repeat with left arm. You can pause at the top of the rotation and look towards your hand, then return to start. Go slowly - can also be done on knees. 20 total reps
Low Squat Jacks - Same position as the prisoner squat from above, this time, stay low and do low squat jacks, in and out. 30 total Reps (15 if you're a beginner)
Mountain Climber/Prone Jacks Combo - Starting in the push up position, bring rt knee into chest quickly, then left leg, alternating. Do 15 of those (1=both legs) then legs together, and take both feet out as if you were doing a jumpin jack on the floor (hands stay where they are) then feet back together, for 10 reps. Repeat circuit 5 times If you're a beginner, do 1/2 the number of each and repeat 2-3 times.
Wide Squats Around the Room - Facing one direction, hands on hips, chest lifted and abs engaged, take a large step out into a wide squat, then bring other leg to meet (staying low in the squat entire time). Continue facing one direction for 20 reps. Turn around, facing other direction and do the same for 20 reps. Beginners do 8-10 reps on each side.
Bicycle Crunch - On back, elbows behind ears, knees bent, feet lifted. Bring right elbow across to meet left knee, as if you're bicycling your legs - then switch sides, bringing left elbow across to meet right knee. Don't let momentum carry you through this. Slow and controlled is key if you want these to work. 25 reps for advanced, 10-12 if beginner.
Ready....Set...GO!!!
Want to share how many rounds you finished? Comment below to share!
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Saturday, January 28, 2012
Eat More to Lose More!
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There have been times over the years that a client will hit a plateau
when training, and it's time to break her out of that rut. Nothing is more
frustrating than training hard, and not seeing results, or being stuck. I will
take a look at a typical day, and her eating patterns, and I can quickly spot
the problem. She's not eating enough! Once I had a client show me her typical
day of eating, and she was only taking in 800 calories (and 200 of them were
from wine). No bueno.
The results of severely restricting
calories actually prevents our bodies from burning unwanted fat stores
effectively - and unfortunately, this means that weight loss slows down. The
body goes into starvation mode. Our bodies become super efficient at making the
most of the calories it does get from food and drink. The main way it does this
is to protect its fat stores and instead use lean tissue or muscle to provide
it with some of the calories it needs to keep functioning. This directly leads
to a loss of muscle, which in turn lowers metabolic rate so that the body needs
fewer calories to keep ticking and weight loss slows down. We want to boost
that metabolism throughout the day, so it's a furnace that gets rid of unwanted
jiggle!
How do you keep your metabolism
ticking and your body out of starvation mode? Eat More!
Just make sure it's quality snacks
between meals, so you're not over-eating. It's a tricky thing to say exactly
how many calories someone needs, but if you're losing more than 2 pounds a week,
you might be restricting calories too often. The American College of Sports
Medicine (ACSM) recommends never to go under 1200 calories if you're a woman,
so be sure and track your food intake, to make sure you're at that number.
Snacking throughout the day will
help you reach your caloric requirements for weight loss. Quality lean protein
sources and complex carbs (yes, I did say carbs) in combination with unlimited
veggies will leave you feeling light and ramp up your metabolism throughout the
day. If you go to our blog post list you will find other articles that outline
our trainers favorite healthy snacks, and a few other articles related to clean
eating and weight loss.
There are approximately 3500
calories in a pound of stored body fat. So, if you create a 3500-calorie
deficit through diet and exercise over 7 days, you will lose one pound of body
weight per week. Create a deficit of 500 calories a day, and you've got it!
This is the healthy way to do it. I've heard from many clients that do severely
calorie - restrictive 'weight loss diet plans' and they come to me after they
have done the program, lost a bunch of weight, and six months later they've
gained it all back (and many times more!). The only true way to healthy weight
loss that lasts, is a change of eating habits and exercise. I know, that's not
fast or easy - but nothing worth having is! Once you start on your personal
weight loss journey, you will be amazed at your new energy levels, and how
things seem easier in everyday life. You might even start to love your new
lifestlye! Many of our Texas Fit Chicks that were sedentary before boot camp
with us, now look forward to working out and love their new way of life.
One last tip - never, ever leave the
house for an afternoon of errands without something in your purse so you can
stay strong when the 3pm cravings come around. Perfect and portable options
would be
Almonds
(Raw/Unsalted) around 20 is 1 serving
Quality Protein Bar
(there is a lot of junk out there that's basically a candy bar in disguise with
the amounts of sugar they have) Here's a great one that's really tasty and VERY
healthy http://www.questproteinbar.com/
Apple
Edamame
Banana
Pear
This will set you up for success no
matter where you go! I also leave a Quest Bar in my glove box...just in case I've
forgotten to throw one in my purse.
Hope this information helps you ~ we'd love to have you join
us at Texas
Fit Chicks Boot Camp for a non-military women only boot camp that
will bring a trainer into your life and guide you on your journey!!! Click here for a list of our times and locations around the N. Dallas area
We also train REAL Housewives in the Austin Area! Located in Cedar Park, Tx - MWF 5am-6am with Alyssa! Reach her here - trainwithalyssa@gmail.com for more informationIf you are a current client of ours ~ we'd love for you to comment below and leave 3 words that describe boot camp with Texas Fit Chicks (yes, limited to just 3 :)
Have a GREAT day chicks!
Melody Chandler
Owner/CPT
Texas Fit Chicks boot camp
texasfitchicks@gmail.com
NEW Richardson Location of Texas Fit Chicks Boot Camp
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Texas Fit Chicks is now in Richardson!
We are so excited about our new Boot Camp location, and you chicks will be working with an amazing trainer!!
Keali Harmon is an experienced boot camp trainer and knows how to help women of all levels lose weight, and get FIT!!
Our program comes with a Free Meal Plan, a Full Body Comp by Keali, which includes all measurements, calculating of body fat % and Body Mass Index. She will do this on your first day of boot camp and then again at the end of your 5 week session so you can see your results side by sid. It's not uncommon for our chicks to lose more than 8 pounds and 7-8 in inches with just one session! If you need to lose more than that, you might consider our Fit For Less, which brings boot camp down to just $10 a class!
Here's what some of our chicks have to say about TFC:
As with most women, it's hard at times to find the balance between family, career and taking care of myself. I decided last summer that I needed to stop letting life get in the way of taking care of myself. After many google searches I came across the TFC website and immediately knew that is exactly what I need, no excuses and accountability!
It's by far the best thing I've ever done. Michelle keeps us challenged at each workout and always encourages us to make it thru it! The workouts are never the same which keeps me from getting bored and keeps me coming back!
I've lost 35 lbs to date and excited to continue to work towards my goal weight in 2012. I'm healthier, have more energy and feel I can tackle anything with the support of my trainer and TFC. - Cindy C.
Like many women, I looked the best I have ever looked on my wedding day. Since then, I put on a "happy layer" and we've moved to a new city because of my new job which all added up to not looking or feeling my best any more. I started training with Aimee and Texas Fit Chicks about 3 months ago and this weekend for our anniversary dinner, I'm going to rock the dress that I originally wore to my rehearsal dinner. The very best part is that I'm feeling my best again because I'm strong and healthy. The encouragement and positive attitude of my trainer and the other women in my boot camp keep me coming back for more and I'm amazed at what I'm able to do now! ~ Jen
In March of last year, my husband and I quit smoking. I traded in that bad habit for eating sugar and immediately gained 10 pounds. One day I decided I wasn't doing that any more and was going to clean up my diet and lose that weight. I dropped the sugar and started working out at the gym with my husband. Although he dropped weight quickly, mine didn't budge. I even spoke to my Dr about it and she basically told me that gaining weight was part of getting older and that it was only going to get worse the older I got. I felt so yucky about myself and cried many times to my husband. I didn't know what to do. But then, I found Texas Fit Chicks on facebook. The weekend after Thanksgiving I decided, I'm going to try this, I'm going to sign up. I have to do something! So the first class, I thought "Oh Lord, I don't know if I can do this". But just when I started to lose momentum, Melody would tell us all "Push, push push!" and so, I'd just keep on pushing. Last week I tried on a shirt and I couldn't believe it, it went over my hips a little better. I must have looked in the mirror 3 times to double check and yep, the shirt was fitting better. I even modeled it for my husband! I'm thrilled, humbled, thankful, grateful...all of it for this program and have already signed up for another 15 weeks. And I'm learning it isn't about a number on the scale, it is about how you feel about yourself...how you feel in your own skin..and right now, I'm feeling GREAT thanks to Texas Fit Chicks!
- Casey W.
Her camp starts Feb 6! The location will be inside the Gymnastics Place just a couple of miles from Coit/Campbell! THey will meet MWF 5:30am-6:30am. Ready to get started with Keali and transform your body, and life? Email her for any additional information
Or - sign up online through our website
McKinney, Tx
Richardson, TX, USA
Monday, January 16, 2012
7 Quick and Easy Recipes under 400 Calories
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Here are 7 great recipes under 400 calories! Perfect way to feed the family and they're all delicious! They won't ever know it's healthy :)
Healthy Meat Loaf
Ingredients:
2 pound(s) lean ground turkey
2 large egg whites
2 stalk(s) celery, finely chopped
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 clove(s) garlic, crushed with press
1 Tablespoon(s) olive oil
3/4 cup(s) (from 1 1/2 slices bread) fresh whole wheat bread crumbs
3/4 cup(s) (from 1 1/2 slices bread) fresh whole wheat bread crumbs
1/2 cup(s) no salt added tomato sauce
1/3 cup(s) fat-free milk
1 tablespoon(s) Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon(s) Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon(s) salt
1/4 teaspoon(s) coarsely ground black pepper
Directions:Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In 12-inch nonstick skillet, in oil, cook celery and onion on medium 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally. Add garlic and cook 1 minute. Transfer vegetables to large bowl and let cool, then add turkey, bread crumbs, milk, Worcestershire sauce, egg whites, 1/4 cup tomato sauce, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper; mix with hands until well combined but not overmixed. In cup, mix Dijon and remaining 1/4 cup tomato sauce.
In 13″ by 9″ metal baking pan, shape meat mixture into 9″ by 5″ loaf. Spread tomato sauce mixture over top of loaf.
Bake meatloaf 55 to 60 minutes or until meat thermometer inserted in center reaches 160 degrees F. (Temperature will rise to 165 degrees F upon standing.)
Let meatloaf stand 10 minutes before removing from pan to set juices for easier slicing. Transfer meatloaf to platter and cut into slices to serve.
Nutrition Facts:
*Makes 5 Servings*
Cals – 329
Carbs – 29g
Fat – 12g
Protein – 37g
10 Layer Crock Pot Beef Hash
6 medium potatoes thinly sliced
1 medium onion thinly sliced
½ t salt
½ t pepper
15 oz. can of corn, undrained
15 oz. can of peas, undrained
¼ c water
1 can fat free cream of mushroom soup.
Brown the meat in a skillet and drain. Layer the ingredients in the crock in this order:
¼ of the potatoes
¼ the onions
¼ the salt and pepper
½ the corn
¼ the potatoes
½ the peas
¼ the potatoes
¼ the onions
¼ the salt and pepper
½ the corn
¼ the potatoes
½ the peas
All the water
All the meat
All the soup
Cover and cook on high 4 hours. Be sure to give each person a serving that contains some of each layer.
Grilled Antipasto
6 T lemon juice
3 T white balsamic vinegar
2 t oil
¼ t kosher salt
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 plum tomatoes
2 red peppers, quartered
2 yellow peppers, quartered
2 zucchini cut lengthwise into thick slices
1 red onion cut into thick slices
1 large eggplant cut into thick slices
Pam
4 oz. prosciutto slices
1 oz. peppered ham
2 oz. fresh mozzarella, thinly sliced
Basil as a garnish
6 green olives
Salt and pepper to taste
Mix the first 5 ingredients as a marinade and dressing for the veggies. Take ¼ c of the dressing and brush it over the veggies. Spray a grill rack with cooking spray and grill veggies 5 minutes a side or until they have a bit of char on them. Place veggies on a platter and brush with the rest of the dressing and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Add the rest of the items to the platter and serve immediately.
4 servings
291 calories per serving
Chicken Salad with Cous Cous
1 c uncooked Israeli couscous1/4 c chopped kalamata olives
2 T chopped parsley
2 T oil
1 T lemon juice
1 t grated lemon zest
Salt and pepper to taste
1 garlic clove, minced
14 oz. boneless skinless chicken, broiled and cut into slices.
Cook couscous according to package directions the drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process. Mix olives, parsley, lemon, oil salt, pepper and olives. Add couscous and chicken and toss.
4 servings
345 calories per serving
VEGGIE PITAS
2 T oil1 T vinegar
1 t grated lemon zest
1 t oregano flakes
¼ t garlic powder
¼ t onion powder
Salt to taste
1/8 t cayenne pepper
¾ c chopped romaine lettuce
½ c finely chopped tomato
½ c finely chopped English cucumber
¼ c chopped black olives
¼ c crumbled low fat feta cheese
4 6 inch pita pockets, sliced
Mix oil, vinegar, zest, oregano, garlic and cayenne. Add in all the rest of the ingredients and mix well then spoon mix into pita breads.
4 servings
260 calories per serving
GREEK PIZZA
1/3 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons fat free feta crumbles
2 leaves of fresh spinach, chopped
1 slice of tomato, diced
2 tablespoons of diced black olives
2 tablespoons of diced onion
1/2 a Chicken breast, cooked and cut into bite size chunks
Crushed red pepper to taste
Directions:
Heat oven to 350 degrees. Place all ingredients on pita and bake for 20 minutes.
Calories – 286
Carbs – 35
Fat – 8
Protein – 17
*Keep in mind, the fat is all from olive oil, so its good fat!
Messy - nothing to hold everything together, but YUMMY!
Crock Pot Mexican Pork
3 lb. pork loin
1 1/2 c salsa verde
1 3/4 c chicken broth
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
1 t ground cumin
Salt and pepper to taste
14.5 oz. can diced tomatoes, drained well
1/2 c chopped fresh cilantro, divided
1/2 c light sour cream
Trim meat and cut into 2 inch chunks and place in crock pot; sprinkle with salt and pepper. In a saucepan mix salsa, broth, onion, cumin, salt and pepper and bring to a boil then pour it into the crock pot. Add tomatoes and mix. Cover and cool 6-7 hours or until meat is very tender. Transfer meat to a bowl and keep warm. Pour the sauce an veggies into a skillet and cook for 15-20 minutes to thicken sauce. Add in pork and ¼ c cilantro and heat through. Garnish each dish with sour cream and cilantro.
To make this without a crock pot, preheat oven to 350 degrees and place pork, salsa, broth, onion, cumin, salt, pepper, tomatoes and ¼ c cilantro in a large baking dish. Cover tightly with foil and bake 2 ½ hours. Uncover and bake 15 minutes. Garnish with sour cream and cilantro.
8 servings
252 calories per serving
Thanks to 400 calories or less blog for these great dishes! You can find more yumminess here:
http://400caloriesorless.com/
Texas Fit Chicks Boot Camp
8:30am Texas Fit Chicks Bootcamp coming to Prosper
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Are you looking for a bootcamp that meets right after you drop the kiddos off?
Now you've got it!
MWF 8:30am-9:30am bootcamp starts MONDAY, Feb 6!
Amazing location - they will meet in the full gym area of Northstar Gymnastics on 380!
Fantastic workouts, Free Meal Plan, Free full Body Comp with your trainer before and after your 5 wks
Awesome Texas Fit Chicks trainer Amber will be leading you to your personal Fitness Goals! Here's a little more info about her:
"I have been a Registered Nurse for 17 years and have always been involved with fitness and promoting healthy lifestyles. I come from a family that has a love for food and deals with obesity and many of its associated health problems. Being a mother of 3 I think it is so important to promote a healthy lifestyle that includes good nutrition and exercise. Being a Cooper Certified personal trainer allows me to help people live their best life possible!"
Sign up for this bootcamp and get a BONUS - FREE Massage AND Facial from Essence of Eve Day Spa in McKinney! PErfect way to pamper yourself, after your first week of bootcamp with TExas Fit Chicks!
To reserve your spot today, or if you've got questions, Email Amber at trainwithamber@gmail.com
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Testimonials from Texas Fit Chicks Bootcamp clients
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Rather than telling you why you should join our Boot Camp program at Texas Fit Chicks, we thought you'd prefer to hear it straight from our clients! Here is a compilation of testimonials that we've recently received from chicks that we train at bootcamp!
Here's what Aimee's clients have to say about her 5am Frisco Bootcamp:
I started working out with Aimee 3 months ago and I have absolutely seen extraordinary results. I have lost inches and am so much more toned! I have spent years trying to get these results in the gym, P90X, etc. This is by farthe best workout experience I've ever had!
~Suzette
Aimee,
I can't thank you enough for getting my bootie back in the gym. I have always been an athlete, but as life has moved on I have neglected taking care of myself. I knew it was something I have needed to do for a while but knew how out of shape I was and was embarrassed to be 'weak'. Your classes have made me swallow my pride and have made me stronger. NO EMBARRASSMENT for being 'weak' only motivation to be a better me!! When I first came I could not do 1 burpee.........I can do them now! Push ups....same thing along with endurance and self confidence that I am on my way to a stronger, healthier, more confidant me!! Thank you for the kick in the pants I needed! I dislike you at 4:15 when I wake up but I love you when the cool down starts!! It is going to be a marathon, not a sprint, and I am glad you are there for me in my journey. TFC and Aimee Storm are changing my life!
~Donna
Like many women, I looked the best I have ever looked on my wedding day. Since then, I put on a "happy layer" and we've moved to a new city because of my new job which all added up to not looking or feeling my best any more. I started training with Aimee about 3 months ago and this weekend for our anniversary dinner, I'm going to rock the dress that I originally wore to my rehearsal dinner. The very best part is that I'm feeling my best again because I'm strong and healthy. The encouragement and positive attitude of my trainer and the other women in my boot camp keep me coming back for more and I'm amazed at what I'm able to do now. Aimee, I really do hope you know how much you are changing my life. I have always struggled with weight and feeling good about myself physically and it has just been so good for me to be in boot camp with you and the other ladies.
~Jen
My name is Tammy, and I started boot camp last September with Aimee Storm in Frisco on MWF at 5am. The reason that I was so interested in joining her class is it pushed me to do something I had never done, plus it gave me a sense of accountability! I was not sure that I do very well with a 5am class, but I have surprised myself! It must be because Aimee is great for holding me accountable for every class and pushing me to my limit, even when I want to give up! Now, it is January, and I am still going strong! I can honestly say it has been the best thing I have ever done!! Without doubt, I have become much stronger, toned, and even lost an inch or two over the last few months all because of boot camp!! With that being said, I am so glad that I decided to sign up!! In addition, I want to give a special Thank You to Aimee Storm for her dedication and believing in all her chicks!! It is because of her we are inspired to work hard and aim for achieving our goals. She is AWESOME!! :)
Texas Fit Chicks is an awesome Boot Camp program, and I highly encourage ALL women to give it a try!! The classes are always different and the chicks find ways to keep them interesting!! The classes are by no means easy, but they are SO worth it!!! :) ~ Tammy
Titia our 5am PLANO Texas Fit Chicks Trainer hears this from her chicks:
"No cookie cutter routines"
Over the past year and a half, I have had the pleasure of training with Titia. Her workouts are always changing and continue to challenge every time! In the past, I have worked with a variety of other trainers and find her style of training to be very effective because she truly keeps your body guessing and you do not get stuck in a cookie cutter routine week after week. Over the time that I have been working with Titia, I can feel a dramatic difference in my strength, especially in my push-ups! I feel so fortunate to have been referred to Titia as I believe that the interest that she has in each client’s personal health and fitness journey helps to keep me moving forward to reach my goals. Emily G.- Dallas
"Awesome results"
A friend of mine asked me the other day if I made a commission by promoting the Texas Fit Chicks Boot Camp. My answer was “no”, but if I were in sales this would be a product that I could easily market because it’s one I’ve come to really believe in! My trainer, Titia, is amazing…and the results I’ve seen in 6 short weeks have been awesome.
Titia motivates us all with her sweet nature and lots of positive reinforcement. The workout is different every day - I love is that we never do the same routine twice! I used to be a runner, but was forced to stop due to knee problems. Then I tried walking, but the harsh pounding on the pavement still stressed my joints. The best part of this boot camp is that we work out every part of the body without placing pressure on any particular joint. I’ve had tons of (good) muscle soreness, but absolutely no issues with knees or hips. Titia offers modifications to each exercise so that we can all work to our best potential, and she obviously cares about each participant. She’s so good that I feel that I’m getting the benefit of individual personal training – just in a group setting!
"WOW!"
I joined boot camp because I noticed that my clothes were fitting a little snugger than I wanted them to fit. I was not motivated to get to the gym on a regular basis so boot camp was the answer for me. Boot Camp challenged me physically and allowed me to perform at my own pace. I never got bored with the classes because every class was different but most importantly effective. The class targeted all of the areas I needed most. I dreaded waking up in the morning to go to class but once I got there and got moving I was fine. My day started off right and I felt energized the remainder of the day. Amazingly after only 5 weeks of boot camp, I lost 6 pounds and 6.75 inches. WOW! Vanessa L.
"I never enjoyed working out."
Thank you so much for the words of encouragement! I have never really enjoyed working out and I am really enjoying this workout!! I never got any concrete results before because I guess I didn't put enough effort in but with this program I am getting results. Patti G.- Plano
"I have three children and have never felt stronger"
I met Titia in 2006 after I had my first son. I was used to working out by myself but after a baby, well, your body is not the same. I wanted a personal trainer that knew what my body had gone through and would know how to get back as close as possible to where it was! Titia is full of knowledge and inspiration and has taught me even more on what I thought I knew about fitness and diet. She has kept my body fit, toned and pushed it to limits that I would have quit by myself. Years later, I now have three children total and have never felt stronger. Besides I am going to need the energy to keep up with three kids! I look forward to each work out and can't wait to see what challenge awaits. Titia is a great trainer, wonderful friend and I encourage anyone looking ot better themselves in amy amount ot try Texas Fit Chicks and see the results! Dee M. - Lakewood Village
"I can't wait for my alarm to go off"
Your class has definitely helped me pick myself back up and start working out again...which was the whole reason why I joined. I've been surprised at how much I like it because I usually do not like mornings or group workouts. Now, I can't wait for my alarm to go off on Mon/Wed/Fri!!! I mostly like that the workout is a surprise every time. Jessica C. - Dallas
McKinney Texas Fit Chicks Trainer LeighAnne teaches our 5am-6am, 6am-7am AND 9:30-10:30am bootcamps! Here's what her chicks had to say:
Before I started working out with LeighAnne I thought I was in shape. I was able to run 3-4 miles 4-5 days a week. After having my 2nd baby I needed something more. I have completed 15 weeks of boot camp and immediately signed up for another 15 weeks. I believe I have found my ideal fitness routine. I couldn't be more satisfied with the results. My body has never been this toned! LeighAnne pushes me to go further than I would ever push myself. Never did I think I would look forward to waking up at 4:30 so I could workout at 5am. She is just amazing! She goes beyond the workouts too. We get recipes and other nutritional information to help us meet our goals. We are educated. I knew I would see results but its because of LeighAnne and Texas Fit Chicks that so much more has changed. I feel smarter, more confident, stronger, healthier, happier and no matter what speed bumps I encounter I have someone that is behind me to push me over them. ~ Melissa A.
I enjoy working out with LeighAnne! Since I started boot camp, I love working out and eating healthy! I like how she pushes us and motivates us- I think in her class- I will accomplish the body I want. ~ Gloria S.
The things I love most about Texas Fit Chicks Bootcamp is that every workout is challenging and different, even though it's hard work it's always fun, and our trainer motivates me to give all that I have to each workout. I have more energy and feel so much better since I've become a "Chick"!!!!
Mary B
Previous to Leighanne, my workouts were not matching my eating habits. I was working out tremendously hard but losing the weight loss battle. I also hated running and I would not push myself in that area at all, I had not run further than 2 miles when we first met. After meeting Leighanne and assessing where I wanted to go with my health and fitness goals, it took no time to drop 24lbs!! She taught me that proper nutrition was a major factor in losing weight and I am now an avid runner, 5 miles by myself!! Thanks to her diligence, patients and knowledge I couldn't imagine how I would have gotten to this point with out her!! ~ Stephanie
Texas Fit Chicks Owner Melody hears this from her clients:
Joining Texas Fit Chicks Boot Camp has been a life changing experience for me. I have finally found the motivation that I was lacking for so many years. I was very nervous when I joined boot camp that I would not be able to keep up in the classes. From the first day of class I have felt comfortable and confident in my abilities. The trainers show you different levels for each exercise and allow you to increase to the next level at your own pace. I also enjoy how every class is different and the exercises are fun. After 3 months I have lost 24 lbs and 18 inches. I could not have done it without Texas Fit Chicks Boot Camp. ~ Brooke R.
This boot camp helped me push myself harder than I ever would have pushed myself at the gym.
The large variety of strength and cardio exercises kept me from ever getting bored and the accountability of being in a class setting kept me from making any excuses! I lost weight and inches in my first five weeks and am looking forward to losing even more! ~ Karen M
In March of last year, my husband and I quit smoking. I traded in that bad habit for eating sugar and immediately gained 10 pounds. One day I decided I wasn't doing that any more and was going to clean up my diet and lose that weight. I dropped the sugar and started working out at the gym with my husband. Although he dropped weight quickly, mine didn't budge. I even spoke to my Dr about it and she basically told me that gaining weight was part of getting older and that it was only going to get worse the older I got. I felt so yucky about myself and cried many times to my husband. I didn't know what to do. But then, I found Texas Fit Chicks on facebook. The weekend after Thanksgiving I decided, I'm going to try this, I'm going to sign up. I have to do something! So the first class, I thought "Oh Lord, I don't know if I can do this". But just when I started to lose momentum, Melody would tell us all "Push, push push!" and so, I'd just keep on pushing. Last week I tried on a shirt and I couldn't believe it, it went over my hips a little better. I must have looked in the mirror 3 times to double check and yep, the shirt was fitting better. I even modeled it for my husband! I'm thrilled, humbled, thankful, grateful...all of it for this program and have already signed up for another 15 weeks. And I'm learning it isn't about a number on the scale, it is about how you feel about yourself...how you feel in your own skin..and right now, I'm feeling GREAT thanks to Texas Fit Chicks! ~ Casey W.
Michelle our Frisco Texas 5:30am and 9am bootcamp trainer is a favorite among many chicks!
As with most women, it's hard at times to find the balance between family, career and taking care of myself. I decided last summer that I needed to stop letting life get in the way of taking care of myself. After many google searches I came across the TFC website and immediately knew that is exactly what I need, no excuses and accountability!
I started TFC with Michelle last June and must say, It's by far the best thing I've ever done. Michelle keeps us challenged at each workout and always encourages us to make it thru it! The workouts are never the same which keeps me from getting bored and keeps me coming back!
I've lost 35 lbs to date and excited to continue to work towards my goal weight in 2012. I'm healthier, have more energy and feel I can tackle anything with the support of my trainer and TFC.
Thanks to TFC for helping make "me" a priority again. - Cindy C.
I started the boot camp in June 2011 and so far I have not even missed one class! It is so additive! My trainer, Michelle makes the boot camp fun for us. The exercises that we do each time always target different parts of our body, so there is never boring repetition, like what I used to have with the classes in the health club. I love Michelles' training style. She is patient with us and she will watch for our needs. She suggests modifications for people who have back pain or shoulder pain. I really don't know what I would do without this boot camp! With the help of Michelle's boot camp and Melody's diet plan, I lost 12 pounds back in Sept 2011 and I have been keeping it off! - Cecilia K.
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Saturday, December 31, 2011
Weight Loss Tips and Tricks - Texas Fit Chicks Bootcamp
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Before entering the world of Fitness and personal training, I thought that a good workout meant I didn't have to watch what I ate. I didn't understand why I wasn't seeing weight loss even though I was spending more time than ever exercising. You can't out-train a bad diet! Nutrition is so critical when trying to lose weight. A tough bootcamp workout for a solid hour might burn 400-650 calories....but a burger, fries and soda is well over 2,000 for just one meal. You see how that math just doesn't work when trying to lose unwanted pounds.
Choosing the right combination of foods will help keep your blood sugar in check and your cravings to a minimum. With each small meal, include some protein which will keep you feeling full. Healthy snack ideas include:
Handful of raw, unsalted almonds with an apple
Celery stalks with unsalted almond butter (1T)
1 Part-skim cheese stick
Hard boiled Egg (or just the egg whites)
2 cups of 94% fat free popcorn with handful of peanuts
Lettuce wrap with Bibb lettuce and deli turkey
1 cup lowfat yogurt
1 cup lowfat cottage cheese
Those are just a few snack ideas - I have a recipe that many of our clients (and their husbands) love, it's called "Twisted Tuna". It's a fantastic healthy spread that you can use on bread for a sandwhich, a whole wheat wrap or with stalks of celery. I like to make a big batch of it on Sundays - and it lasts all week.
Here's what you need and how it's done:
8 cans of chunk light tuna packed in water - drained
1 cucumber seeded and chopped (use more if you love cucumber)
1/2 red onion (more or less depending on how much you like onion)
1 8oz container of weight watchers whipped cream cheese
Combine all tuna together (make sure you drain it)....then combine it w/ entire tub of whipped cream cheese. Stir in the cucumber and chopped onion and that's it! You're done! Super easy, VERY high in protein and low in calories. One serving is actually considered 1 can of tuna....so you can divide this up into 8 servings.
At the start of each week, I also boil 2 cartons of eggs (18 ct)....then pop them back into the crate and refrigerate. Hard boiled egg whites have about 20 calories in each...and you can eat up to 6 egg whites....and only have 120 calories! Tons of protein in these...and excellent for those afternoon hours when I get hungry before dinner. Just have one egg and I'm happy. My kids love them as a quick snack. If I'm having oatmeal for breakfast, I will eat a couple of egg whites w/ it to add the protein.
Water should be your new best friend if trying to lose weight. It's amazing how many times people confuse hunger for thirst. 4:00 for me is the time of day when I need to drink a big glass of water. If I don't - I find myself scrounging through the pantry for junk...even though I just ate 2 hrs ago, and really shouldn't be hungry. I find when I drink a big glass of water, I am typically not that hungry....just needed to hydrate. Obviously, there are times when my body for whatever reason really does need to eat...but most of the time I just need more water.
I shoot for 3 liters a day of water. Especially if you are working out - and breaking a sweat - 90 oz is a good goal. The recommended 64 oz is just not enough if you're working out.
Food journaling is a fantastic way to track your calories and eating habits.
It's good from several different standpoints...
1) You re-think eating junk when you know you have to write it down
2) You are able to see what times you're hungry in a typical day
3) You can track what snacks/mini meals kept you full and satisfied until the next time to eat
4) You can make sure you are eating enough - and not dropping below the 1200 calorie mark
5) You can journal how you feel physically after eating.
It's amazing when you really start eating properly, how when you eat the junk, your body doesn't feel right. Your energy level isn't what it could be, and fatigue is constant. Set a goal for yourself, to change one bad habit a week...until you are where you want to be physically. For example - if lattes are your thing - try replacing that with hot tea....or not getting one every single day. Let that be your "cheat" for the weekend. If you do things right 90% of the time, you will be ok. I am all about moderation, and you may very well see me sometime getting Milk Duds at the movies....because you have to have your cheat times. Just not every day.
Before entering the world of Fitness and personal training, I thought that a good workout meant I didn't have to watch what I ate. I didn't understand why I wasn't seeing weight loss even though I was spending more time than ever exercising. You can't out-train a bad diet! Nutrition is so critical when trying to lose weight. A tough bootcamp workout for a solid hour might burn 400-650 calories....but a burger, fries and soda is well over 2,000 for just one meal. You see how that math just doesn't work when trying to lose unwanted pounds.
Choosing the right combination of foods will help keep your blood sugar in check and your cravings to a minimum. With each small meal, include some protein which will keep you feeling full. Healthy snack ideas include:
Handful of raw, unsalted almonds with an apple
Celery stalks with unsalted almond butter (1T)
1 Part-skim cheese stick
Hard boiled Egg (or just the egg whites)
2 cups of 94% fat free popcorn with handful of peanuts
Lettuce wrap with Bibb lettuce and deli turkey
1 cup lowfat yogurt
1 cup lowfat cottage cheese
Those are just a few snack ideas - I have a recipe that many of our clients (and their husbands) love, it's called "Twisted Tuna". It's a fantastic healthy spread that you can use on bread for a sandwhich, a whole wheat wrap or with stalks of celery. I like to make a big batch of it on Sundays - and it lasts all week.
Here's what you need and how it's done:
8 cans of chunk light tuna packed in water - drained
1 cucumber seeded and chopped (use more if you love cucumber)
1/2 red onion (more or less depending on how much you like onion)
1 8oz container of weight watchers whipped cream cheese
Combine all tuna together (make sure you drain it)....then combine it w/ entire tub of whipped cream cheese. Stir in the cucumber and chopped onion and that's it! You're done! Super easy, VERY high in protein and low in calories. One serving is actually considered 1 can of tuna....so you can divide this up into 8 servings.
At the start of each week, I also boil 2 cartons of eggs (18 ct)....then pop them back into the crate and refrigerate. Hard boiled egg whites have about 20 calories in each...and you can eat up to 6 egg whites....and only have 120 calories! Tons of protein in these...and excellent for those afternoon hours when I get hungry before dinner. Just have one egg and I'm happy. My kids love them as a quick snack. If I'm having oatmeal for breakfast, I will eat a couple of egg whites w/ it to add the protein.
Water should be your new best friend if trying to lose weight. It's amazing how many times people confuse hunger for thirst. 4:00 for me is the time of day when I need to drink a big glass of water. If I don't - I find myself scrounging through the pantry for junk...even though I just ate 2 hrs ago, and really shouldn't be hungry. I find when I drink a big glass of water, I am typically not that hungry....just needed to hydrate. Obviously, there are times when my body for whatever reason really does need to eat...but most of the time I just need more water.
I shoot for 3 liters a day of water. Especially if you are working out - and breaking a sweat - 90 oz is a good goal. The recommended 64 oz is just not enough if you're working out.
Food journaling is a fantastic way to track your calories and eating habits.
It's good from several different standpoints...
1) You re-think eating junk when you know you have to write it down
2) You are able to see what times you're hungry in a typical day
3) You can track what snacks/mini meals kept you full and satisfied until the next time to eat
4) You can make sure you are eating enough - and not dropping below the 1200 calorie mark
5) You can journal how you feel physically after eating.
It's amazing when you really start eating properly, how when you eat the junk, your body doesn't feel right. Your energy level isn't what it could be, and fatigue is constant. Set a goal for yourself, to change one bad habit a week...until you are where you want to be physically. For example - if lattes are your thing - try replacing that with hot tea....or not getting one every single day. Let that be your "cheat" for the weekend. If you do things right 90% of the time, you will be ok. I am all about moderation, and you may very well see me sometime getting Milk Duds at the movies....because you have to have your cheat times. Just not every day.
Friday, December 30, 2011
75 Weight Loss Tips from Texas Fit Chicks Bootcamp
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The Holidays are over, and now it's time for a NEW start in 2012! Tired of the jeans being tight? Ready to jump start your fitness? Here are 75 tips for weight loss that really work!
I can only handle 1 change now. What should it be??
- Eating out? Halve it, and bag the rest. A typical restaurant entree has 1,000 to 2,000 calories, not even counting the bread, appetizer, beverage, and dessert.
- When dining out, make it automatic: Order one dessert to share.
- Use a salad plate instead of a dinner plate
- See what you eat. Plate your food instead of eating out of the jar or bag.
- Eat the low-cal items on your plate first, then graduate. Start with salads, veggies, and broth soups, and eat meats and starches last. By the time you get to them, you’ll be full enough to be content with smaller portions of the high-calorie choices
- Instead of whole milk, switch to 1 percent. If you drink one 8-oz glass a day, you’ll lose 5 lb in a year
- Overeating is not the result of exercise. Vigorous exercise won’t stimulate you to overeat. It’s just the opposite. Exercise at any level helps curb your appetite immediately following the workout.
- When you’re exercising, you shouldn’t wait for thirst to strike before you take a drink. By the time you feel thirsty, you’re already dehydrated. Drink 8 ounces an hour before and another 4 to 8 ounces every 15 to 20 minutes during your workout. Finish with at least 16 ounces after you’re done exercising
- Drinking too few can hamper your weight loss efforts. That’s because dehydration can slow your metabolism by 3 percent, or about 45 fewer calories burned a day, which in a year could mean weighing 5 pounds more. The key to water isn’t how much you drink, it’s how frequently you drink it. Small amounts sipped often work better than 8 ounces gulped down at once.
- Skipping breakfast will leave you tired and craving naughty foods by midmorning. To fill up healthfully and tastefully, try this sweet, fruity breakfast full of antioxidants. In a blender, process 1 c nonfat plain or vanilla yogurt, 1 1/3 c frozen strawberries (no added sugar), 1 peeled kiwi, and 1 peeled banana. Pulse until mixture is milkshake consistency. Makes one 2-cup serving; 348 calories and 1.5 fat grams.
- If you’re famished by 4 p.m. and have no alternative but an office vending machine, reach for the nuts—. The same goes if your only choices are what’s available in the hotel minibar.
- Next time you’re feeling wiped out in late afternoon, forgo that cup of coffee and reach for a cup of yogurt instead. The combination of protein, carbohydrate, and fat in an 8-ounce serving of low-fat yogurt will give you a sense of fullness and well-being that coffee can’t match, as well as some vital nutrients. If you haven’t eaten in 3 to 4 hours, your blood glucose levels are probably dropping, so eating a small amount of nutrient-rich food will give your brain and your body a boost.
- Making just a few changes to your pantry shelves can get you a lot closer to your weight loss goals. Here’s what to do: If you use corn and peanut oil, replace it with olive oil. Same goes for breads—go for whole wheat. Trade in those fatty cold cuts like salami and bologna and replace them canned tuna, sliced turkey breast, and lean roast beef. Change from drinking whole milk to fat-free milk or low-fat soy milk. This is hard for a lot of people so try transitioning down to 2 percent and then 1 percent before you go fat-free.
How do I avoid late-night eating??
- Eat breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The large majority of people who struggle with night eating are those who skip meals or don’t eat balanced meals during the day. This is a major setup for overeating at night
- Eat your evening meal in the kitchen or dining room, sitting down at the table.
- Drink cold unsweetened raspberry tea. It tastes great and keeps your mouth busy.
- Change your nighttime schedule. It will take effort, but it will pay off. You need something that will occupy your mind and hands.
- If you’re eating at night due to emotions, you need to focus on getting in touch with what’s going on and taking care of yourself in a way that really works. Find a nonfood method of coping with your stress.
- Put a sign on the kitchen and refrigerator doors: “Closed after Dinner.”
- Brush your teeth right after dinner to remind you: No more food.
- Eat without engaging in any other simultaneous activity. No reading, watching TV, or sitting at the computer.
- Once in a while, have a lean, mean salad for lunch or dinner, and save the meal’s calories for a full dessert
- Are you the kind of person who does better if you make up your mind to do without sweets and just not have them around? Or are you going to do better if you have a limited amount of sweets every day? One RD reported that most of her clients pick the latter and find they can avoid bingeing after a few days.
- If your family thinks they need a very sweet treat every night, try to strike a balance between offering healthy choices but allowing them some “free will.” Compromise with low-fat ice cream and fruit, or sometimes just fruit with a dollop of whipped cream.
- Try 2 weeks without sweets. It’s amazing how your cravings vanish.
- Eat more fruit. A person who gets enough fruit in his diet doesn’t have a raging sweet tooth.
- Eat your sweets, just eat them smart! Carve out about 150 calories per day for your favorite sweet. That amounts to about an ounce of chocolate, half a modest slice of cake, or 1/2 cup of regular ice cream.
- Try these smart little sweets: sugar-free hot cocoa, frozen red grapes, fudgsicles, sugar-free gum, Nutri-Grain chocolate fudge twists, Tootsie Rolls, and hard candy.
- Give it away! After company leaves, give away leftover food to neighbors, doormen, or delivery people, or take it to work the next day (and don't set it on your desk :)
- Walk around the mall three times before you start shopping.
- Make exercise a nonnegotiable priority.
- Remember, EAT before you meet. Have this small meal before you go to any parties: a hardboiled Egg, Apple, and a Thirst quencher (water, seltzer, diet soda, tea).
- As obvious as it sounds, don’t stand near the food at parties. Make the effort, and you’ll find you eat less.
- At a buffet? Eating a little of everything guarantees high calories. Decide on three or four things, only one of which is high in calories. Save that for last so there’s less chance of overeating.
- Scramble eggs in a nonstick skillet. Pop some asparagus in the microwave, and add whole wheat toast. If your cholesterol levels are normal, you can have seven eggs a week!
- A bag of frozen vegetables heated in the microwave, topped with 2 tablespoons of Parmesan cheese and 2 tablespoons of chopped nuts.
- A smoothie made with fat-free milk, frozen fruit, and wheat germ.
- The smallest fast-food burger (with mustard and ketchup, not mayo) and a no-cal beverage. Then at home, have an apple or baby carrots.
- A peanut butter sandwich on whole wheat bread with a glass of 1 percent milk and an apple.
- Skipping meals. Many healthy eaters “diet by day and binge by night.”
- Don’t “graze” yourself fat. You can easily munch 600 calories of pretzels or cereal without realizing it
- Eating pasta like crazy. A serving of pasta is 1 cup, but some people routinely eat 4 cups.43. Eating supersize bagels of 400 to 500 calories for snacks
- Ignoring “Serving Size” on the Nutrition Facts panel.
- Snacking on bowls of nuts. Nuts are healthy but dense with calories. Put those bowls away, and use nuts as a garnish instead of a snack.
- Thinking all energy bars and fruit smoothies are low-cal.
- Juice has as many calories, ounce for ounce, as soda. Set a limit of one 8-oz glass of fruit juice a day.
- Get calories from foods you chew, not beverages. Have fresh fruit instead of fruit juice
- Keep a food journal. It really works wonders
- Follow the Chinese saying: “Eat until you are eight-tenths full.”
- Use mustard instead of mayo.
- Eat more soup. The noncreamy ones are filling but low-calorie
- Cut back on or cut out caloric drinks such as soda, sweet tea, lemonade, etc. People have lost weight by making just this one change. If you have a 20-oz bottle of Coca-Cola every day, switch to Diet Coke. You should lose 25 lb in a year.
- Take your lunch to work.
- Sit when you eat.
- Dilute juice with water.
- Have mostly veggies for lunch.
- Eat at home
- Limit alcohol to weekends.
- Incorporate Shakeology into your day
- Have a V8 or tomato juice instead o a Diet Coke at 3 pm.
- Doctor your veggies to make them delicious: Dribble maple syrup over carrots, and sprinkle chopped nuts on green beans.
- Mix three different cans of beans and some diet Italian dressing. Eat this three-bean salad all week.
- Don’t forget that vegetable soup counts as a vegetable.
- Rediscover the sweet potato.
- Use prebagged baby spinach everywhere: as “lettuce” in sandwiches, heated in soups, wilted in hot pasta, and added to salads.
- Spend the extra few dollars to buy vegetables that are already washed and cut up.
- Really hate veggies? Relax. If you love fruits, eat plenty of them; they are just as healthy (especially colorful ones such as oranges, mangoes, and melons).
- Keep seven bags of your favorite frozen vegetables on hand. Mix any combination, microwave, and top with your favorite low-fat dressing. Enjoy 3 to 4 cups a day. Makes a great quick dinner.
- “The best portion of high-calorie foods is the smallest one. The best portion of vegetables is the largest one. Period.
- “I’ll ride the wave. My cravings will disappear after 10 minutes if I turn my attention elsewhere.”
- “I want to be around to see my grandchildren, so I can forgo a cookie now.”
- “I am a work in progress.”
- “It’s more stressful to continue being fat than to stop overeating.”
- You can't ever "Out-Train" a bad diet
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