5 lbs!!!

Ok, so this is the deal....you have 10, 15, 20, 30, 40 or more pounds to lose and you're overwhelmed by the prospect of giving up your favorite foods. Listen, you don't have to give it all up! YOU DO have to cut back though, and choose the good for you healthy foods first, before the treats you sometimes desire. Losing weight is a MIND GAME!!

 A POSITIVE MIND will SUCCEED!!

So start with these 3 basics as you begin your JOURNEY.....

1. THINK OF ALL THE THINGS YOU CAN EAT!! (Not the things you can't) There are TONS of beautiful foods out there, redo's on your favorite recipes to make them healthier. No longer is "dieting" a steamed breast of chicken with a side of broccoli! EXPLORE, DEVOUR and ENJOY the bounty of good for you foods that the grocery store has to offer, and get to cooking easy, simple, good for you meals.

2. Think FIBER and PROTEIN FIRST! Make up your meal plates with first a protein choice and then fiber (fruits, veggies, whole grains) These things will fill you up AND are GOOD FOR YOU!

3. MODERATION IS KEY! Don't "feast or famine", in other words, you are NOT going to be perfect nor should you be when eating. So don't go all healthy, then go crazy for some chocolate and think "you've been bad" then proceed to eat the whole bag of chocolate, Ya dig? Eat all things by the serving, it's on the package soooo no cheating! Eat a variety of foods.

And one more BONUS TIP! 5 pounds increments, what does that mean? If you have alot of weight to lose, start with a goal of "5lbs at a time". Weight loss takes times and YOU ARE WORTH IT! 5 lbs at a time will have you moving and grooving in no time, it will help you to STAY ON TRACK, and NOT GIVE UP!  This doesn't have to be overwhelming! YOU GOT THIS!