Jennifer has lost 40 lbs. It took her 4 months to hit her goal weight. These are her top 10 must do's...
1.) Track your calories and write it down! I use the biggest loser formulation which is your current weight x 7. (Don't go under 1050 calories a day though, consuming less calories may back fire and make your body hold onto weight.)
2.) Stop eating 6-7p.m. Brush and floss your teeth right after dinner to help avoid temptation to eat.
3.) To jump start your weight loss cardio, cardio, cardio! Try to get in 3-5 miles a day of either walking, running or biking five times a week. If you're pressed for time then do 30 minutes of hard cardio.
4.) Set a weekly goal of what your weight will be. Look at that goal daily. Repeat it out loud as you're doing your workout and visualize seeing that number on the scale! This may sound silly but it works. If you really eat well and exercise you'll be amazed at how close you'll be to your goal each week!
5.) Eat 5 small meals a day to rev up your metabolism for more fat burning and to keep you from binging.
6.) Eat on small dishes. This one is huge! Feeling satisfied is so mental. I always eat on 8 inch plates now. Also be sure to use smaller bowls. The picture attached is the 11 inch plate I use to eat on below and the red one is the 8 inch plate I eat on now.
7.) Stick with whole foods! Studies have shown that foods with artificial sweeteners and preservatives inhibit weight loss. They have been shown to actually increase hunger. So ditch the diet soda!
8.) Bulk up portions with fruit and especially veggies! There is no reason you should ever feel hungry when you are trying to lose weight. You can always turn to a large portion of sauteed veggies or a salad.
9.) Stay hydrated with 8-10 glasses of water a day. This will help you stay healthy since water rids toxins from the body.
10.) Give yourself one free day a week to give into those cravings so you can focus the rest of the week!
