2. To lose about 500 grams/1 pound per week we need to be in deficit of about 500 calories per day or 3500 calories per week. If you think you are eating too many calories in your day then take 500 calories out of it. Simply say not to unhealthy snacks, switch your milk to trim milk, cut out fruit and soft drinks, cook with less oil, don’t butter your bread and/or reduce your portion sizes. A subway size cookie has about 215 calories in it, by taking out that unhealthy snack from your day and increasing your physical activity you will easily achieve your calorie deficit.
3. Make sure your dinner plate consists of ¼ lean protein, ¼ wholegrain carbs or starchy veges (potatoes, kumara, sweetcorn) and ½ non starchy veges (salads, broccoli, carrots etc.)
4. Cut back on processed food out of a packet. If you don’t understand what is in theingredients list or your 8 year old can’t pronounce the ingredients then don’t eat it! Steer clear of products with artificial colours, flavours and that are high in additives. If you bake a slice it only lasts a few days, if you buy a packaged slice from the supermarket it lasts for ages.
Our bodies weren’t designed to eat artificial
ingredients so whenever possible make all you
own food from scratch.
5. Shop the outer isles of the supermarket. Stick to the fresh produce, meat and dairy sectionsand avoid the inner isles where the processed biscuits, pasta, muesli bars, cakes etc. lie. Eat foods that are as close to their natural form as possible.It is essential you balance your nutrition with physical activity (the energy out part of the equation).
If you need some extra support then enrolling in group classes is a fantastic way of keeping motivated, meeting new people and ensuring that you are exercising in a safe and controlled manner. I highly recommend Boot it! boot camps as they are the most affordable, accessible boot camp in Auckland with highly qualified, experienced staff who truly care for their members.
However, make sure you consult your doctor if you have given birth within two months as your body may not be ready for physical activity.
For more nutrition, physical activity and health information, visit www.amycurtishealth.com and for more information on
boot camps visit www.bootit.co.nz.
If you want to know more about the cookathon or to meet some of the team contact Lisa [email protected] or 021 723 333 to find out more, you are more than welcome between 10.30 – 11.30am at Harbourside Church, Esmonde Rd, Takapuna
Mon 6th May – North Shore monthly cookathon
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