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CLEAN PRINCIPLES
1.
Eat six small meals a day. Eat
every two-and-a-half to three hours. It keeps you full and less likely to binge from being so hungry.
2.
Eat breakfast everyday, within an hour of
rising. So give or take when you exercise. I exercise first
thing in the morning and I don't eat before hand. I workout and then drink my Shakeology. I
always have a warm glass of lemon water each morning as my wake up and
detox! I squeeze 1/2 or a whole lemon into a glass of warm water.
3.
Drink half your body weight in water each day.
I make this a MUST! If you want to lose weight then you must drink a
lot of water each and everyday. If you do not drink enough water you
body actually holds onto water weight. Drinking water speeds up your
metabolism and helps you lose weight.
4. Carry a cooler packed with clean foods. I seriously cannot leave the house without my cooler bag. Even if I am pretty certain that I am going to be home before my next snack or meal I still throw in an apple and a handful of unsalted almonds and a bottle of water. It is super easy to throw in a packet of Shakeology and your shaker cup. Then you are never left scrounging for a meal or a drive through to go to. You always have a healthy snack or meal to hold you over!
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THINGS TO AVOID
1. Sugar, white flour and over processed foods. Bread at the bread table when you are out to eat. Especially when I was trying to lose the weight I would avoid bread at all costs.
1. Sugar, white flour and over processed foods. Bread at the bread table when you are out to eat. Especially when I was trying to lose the weight I would avoid bread at all costs.
2.
Artificial sugars-
NO STEVIA OR EQUAL OR SWEET N LOW ARE NOT GOOD FOR YOU! I reccomend
Agave nectar and honey if you need to sweeten something. Even then I
still think you should use it sparingly. Again, sugar is addictive and
the more you have the more your body will crave it!
3.
Sugar-loaded beverages such as soda and juice- NONE, ZILCH ZERO!!
4.
Super sizing your meals or portions-
If you are at a restaurant always ask for a box and take half of it
home! Restaurants are known for their oversized portions. Even if it's
a healthy meal that does not give you permission to throw your rules
out the window! You can eat the right kinds of foods and have too much
and still not see results.
5.
Alcohol, try your best to limit. My rule of thumb is for every alcoholic drink that you consume you must have 1 full glass of water!
Alcohol is full of sugar and empty calories so you need to ask yourself, is this short term sacrifice of drinking worth the long term results of me feeling amazing in my body and having the confidence to put myself out there!
Alcohol is full of sugar and empty calories so you need to ask yourself, is this short term sacrifice of drinking worth the long term results of me feeling amazing in my body and having the confidence to put myself out there!
6.
Chemically charged foods-
So this mean smart ones, lean cuisines or any other processed meals.
Take a look at the labels on your food. If there are more than 3
ingredients and you don't understand what they are then you probably
shouldn't buy it!
7.
Foods containing preservatives
8.
Artificial foods such as processed cheese slices-
I very rarely eat a piece of cheese. I tend to choose feta cheese if I
go that route! Once again your body holds onto bad fats!
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WAYS TO MAKE EATING CLEAN EASIER FOR YOU
1.
Pack a
cooler everyday2. Carry a water bottle everywhere
3. Make a shopping list and stick to it
4. Prepare planned leftovers
5. Keep your pantry stocked with staples. Staples in my pantry are plain unsatlted rice cakes, all natural peanut butter, almonds, cashews, raisins, flaxseed, and olive oil! If I run out of fresh fruits and veggies I turn to rice cakes with peanut butter and raisins!
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