Secrets of Success

Don't Wait for Motivation

So many people say they are just not motivated to exercise. Don't wait - just make an appointment like you would for the dentist or doctor or to do your taxes. Motivation comes as a reward along with increased energy , and a feeling of accomplishent and well-being.

Meal Planning for Success

I plan my meals the night before so that I know exactly what I'm having so that I'm not tempted to eat whatever is in sight. I plan for 3 meals and 3 snacks and use Nutrition Tracker to track it all so I stay within my daily calorie, carb, and fat range.

Buy a food scale!

Weigh snacks and everything you can! This will give you a more accurate measurement of how much you are eating!

It's all in your head!

When looking at weight loss it's easy to give up early. Are you setting yourself up for failure or success? It's all in how you look at it. Say your goal is to lose 50 lbs. After 30 days you only lose 8lbs. It doesn't seem like much.

Moderation in all things

have snack bags filled with a serving size of your favorite snack...leave room for it on your nutrition tracker...eat one a day! Or less, but you don't have to cut out your favorite snack!

Stop the temptation to enter the cookie jar!

Stop..STOP.. and make yourself a cup of your favorite tea. I like Vanilla Chai..the perfect combo of sweet and spice for me. I find that if I CAN just STOP and brew my tea..the sugary snack craving is gone.

Winning the Snacking war

I keep pre-portioned snacks EVERYWHERE. In my desk at work, in my purse, and in my car. That way I'm never tempted to grab an unhealthy snack, I always have one within arms reach.

My weight Loss

I have cut down on my portions at each meal and exercise more and drinking lots of water. At snack time I eat more fruits and vegetables.

THE SAUCER METHOD OF EATING

I have started using a saucer to use as my portion control apparatus. When I fill the saucer up that is it! I eat no more for at least 2 hours! ! I try to eat 6 small meals a day. This has helped with the shrinking of my stomach!

When the kids are snacking, chew gum!

I noticed when journalling my food, that when I am making my daughter's after school snack I was eating extra calories. Now I have fruit before I pick her up or chew sugarless gum as I make her snack! It REALLY keeps me out of her food!