Secrets of Success

Saver Bites

When you go out to dinner, and you are having a hard time not eating all the appetizers, take a favorite protein bar and cut it up into small bites and place in a baggy. These can be used for any emergency hunger attacks.

Plan Ahead

If I know we are going out to dinner with family, I make it a point to narrow down which restaurants we might go to and check out their menu/nutrition info on the website before hand. I also bring healthy snacks and water along when we are out and about on weekends

CRACKING DOWN ON CRAVINGS

If you get a craving for salty foods and the crunch aspect, have some carrots and celery on hand and a light salad dressing. Dip the veggies in the dressing.
Hunkering for sweets? Try an apple with cheese, or yogurt with fresh fruit of your choice. Works wonders!
Sheri

KICK OUT THE JUNK!!!

OK I'm going to be brave here and tell you all I've kicked all the cheats, junk food & extras right out of my HEALTHY EATING plan!!!
I'm on my 10th week and haven't even had a single craving! YOU CAN DO IT TOO!!!
OUR BODIES ARE WORTH IT!!!

Chew Xtra gum

To curb my sugar urges, I chew Xtra sugarless gum.

Healthy Snacking

Recently discovered this downloadable free eCookbook that contains 40 Healthy Snack recipes. Go to: http://www.favediets.com/Sna
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A Balanced Plate

When I put together a meal, I like to make sure it's balanced. I usually fill the plate 1/4 protein (meat, beans, etc), 1/4 carbs and 1/2 fruits or veggies. It leaves me satisfied and I usually don't end up scrambling to fill my protein quota at the end of the day.

Ingredients

If there are more than 5 ingredients in an item and/or I cannot pronounce the ingredients, I should not be eating it.

Stop Cravings

I have stopped eating all simple sugars, I really believe there is an addiction to sugar as well as sugar substitutes so in stopping eating all of this I have no cravings for sugars, sweets even chocolate.

Stay Full

I often get hungry between meals. A glass of water and an apple are life savers that set great examples for my students.