Secrets of Success

Reebok Easy Tone

These shoes are wonderful. I wear them to work every day and can really feel a difference in my legs. They are pricey, but it's worth it. When these shoes wear out, I will definitely get another pair. They are so comfortable and only took a couple days to get used to them.

The Juiceman

I use the juiceman everyday. I find it more easily to intake veggies that i don't like in a juice. It helps me get all the servings I need for each day.

Get creative with sampling

I'm trying to eat more meatless meals but I need help being creative. I go to stores like Whole Foods or markets that make some great salads and sides with beans and sample. I buy a small portion and if I like it I get creative and make my own version.

Stave Off Snacking After Supper!

After supper, I thoroughly brush and floss my teeth. You must clean them carefully, leaving no food morsel in between the teeth. If there is anything left in there, your saliva will continue to flow, making you want to eat more later.

Plan to Not Deprive Yourself

I will NOT deprive myself of the the foods I love, even if they are "bad" for me. In all reality it is only "bad" for me if I eat it in a bad way. Moderation and planning is the key. We can tell ourselves all we want that we aren't going to eat X anymore, but that just isn't realistic.

Hunger is the enemy!

I try to never allow myself to get hungry. I don't force myself to eat snacks in between a meal but if I need one I get one.

food diary

tracking your food is so important. If you don't you are guessing at what you are consuming. Even after reaching goal I am tracking everything. My motto is "you bite it, you write it"

forgive today for yesterdays mistakes

If there was something that you ate yesterday that you maybe should have avoided or eaten less of, do better today and forgive yourself for your mistakes from yesterday.

Juicing

I have always had a hard time at eating all of my veggies and fruit until i discovered that i can put them all in my juicer and drink them all at once and guess what they actually taste good.
WOW what a pick me up!!

Faster Prep

I keep measuring cups, measuring spoons, etc., in a bowl in on my countertop. This makes it easy for me to find the measurer I want, without digging through drawers or dish drainers for them. It makes meal and snack prep much faster for me. A food scale in a handy spot also helps!