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By Angie Fenton
TRIED & TESTED
I AM IN NO WAY AN EXPERT WHEN
IT COMES TO HEALTH AND ALWAYS
RECOMMEND CONSULTING WITH A
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL BEFORE
EMBARKING ON AN EXERCISE AND
DIET PLAN, BUT HERE ARE SOME
TIPS THAT HAVE WORKED FOR ME.
DO YOUR HOMEWORK KICK THE COCKTAILS
Thanks to the internet, I’ve found a zillion
healthy, simple ways to cook chicken and make
my own dressings for salads. There are also
numerous Facebook pages dedicated to healthy
eating. I often take screenshots of recipes – the
easier the better – and save them in a photo
folder on my phone. Then, when I’m ready to go
grocery shopping, I write down exactly what I
need so I’m not wandering aimlessly. Whatever
you do, be sure you do your homework before
you commit to getting fit. As much as I love a glass (or three) of wine,
alcohol isn’t on my diet plan, and it’s been
months since I’ve had a drink. My cocktail of
choice now consists of sparkling water, lime
juice and a coconut-flavored drink by Bai or
club soda, lemon juice and mashed blueberries.
I now think of alcohol as unnecessary calories
and a trigger to slipping back into old eating
habits I’ve worked really hard to break. When
I recently considered having just one glass, I
grabbed a bottle of water and forced myself to
weigh the pros (there weren’t any) and cons
(there were many). I may indulge in the future,
but for the present time, it’s not for me.
EAT TO LOSE
Prepping meals takes some time, but it has been
worth it. While I don’t force myself to eat if I’m
not hungry, I think of my body like a furnace:
You’ve got to keep the fires stoked if you want
them to burn. Although I prepare most of my
food, I also make purchases from MacroMan –
MacroManMeals.com – a locally-owned meal
prep service that has dishes for every taste. The
food is delicious and has helped immensely
when I need something to grab and go and
don’t have time to figure out proportions or
calorie counts.
DON’T CHEAT – TREAT
Even though I slip and still use the terms “cheat
meal” or “cheat day” on occasion, I loathe the
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