I'd like to start by saying I LOVE FOOD. Seriously. LOVE. IT. In fact, a Krispy Kreme donut or Chipotle burrito can instantly transform me from Grumpy Gus to Mary freakin' Sunshine. I can eat as much (or more) as any guy I know, and I enjoy all kinds of food. No discrimination here.
However, I am a diver. That means that I spend over two hours a day half-naked in front of an entire aquatic complex. Kara + Dairy Queen Blizzard + bathing suit = not great. Get the math? Therefore, I have to be at least semi-conscious of what I'm putting in my body. It is a temple, after all :)
I'm not talking about calorie counting or obsessing over every morsel of food that enters my mouth. Unlike most Hollywood floozies, I couldn't live like that. What I'm suggesting is that people who are trying to lose or maintain weight simply need to just be aware of their eating habits. I've come up with a few tips that have helped me get back into shape after gaining the sophomore 10 (thanks to tailgate food, drunk pizza, and peanut butter covered EVERYTHING.)
1. Are you ACTUALLY hungry? Chances are you're just thirsty. Drink a glass of water before you reach for the Doritos.
2. Walk everywhere. It's fun, and you save gas money! I have those Reebok EZ tone butt shaping shoes, and I love them. Shape that junk in yo trunk.
3. Nowadays, everything has a healthier alternative. I would suggest Jimmy Dean's Breakfast Delights. Delicious egg white, turkey sausage, and lowfat cheese on a whole wheat english muffin. And instead of buying ice cream by the gallon, go to Red Mango. It's absolutely amazing frozen yogurt. I plan to write a post entirely focussed on Red Mango because I am so obsessed with it.
3. If you're going to eat out, go to a place that lists the calories on the menu (such as Subway or Panera Bread), or look up the nutritional facts before you leave the house. Almost every website has their menu and nutritional info posted, so check it out. You'd be amazed at how many salads have over 700 calories. WHOOPS.
4. EAT! Eat a lot! Every three hours, to be exact. Have about 3 snacks a day, and three small, healthy meals. This way you won't get hungry and binge.
5. Everyone says to cut out soda, but I just can't. Sorry, I thoroughly enjoy Coke. Limit your intake, though. Once or twice a week? Totally doable.
6. Ok let's be honest: There's no HEALTHY way you're going to lose weight if you drink all the time. Believe me you, I know it's hard (I'm in college, after all) but there's still a way to have fun at parties or over the weekend without getting hammered. If you're going to drink, try every other weekend. And don't drunk eat!!!!!
7. Eat dinner early. I eat dinner at 5:30 and have an apple or something light around 7:30. That way I go to bed feeling full but not stuffed like a Thanksgiving turkey.
8. When you want to eat but you don't NEED to, but in a piece of gum. MAGIC TRICK!
9. Eat dessert. I eat dessert every night. Just don't eat the entire cake, a modest piece will do.
So there it is. Remember, when you look better, you feel better! Have an other tips? Feel free to comment!
Until next time....
When I'm eating something I know I shouldnt, I look at the calories and numbers of servings. THen I do the math- so IF for example I were to eat the entire gallon of ice cream (# of servings x calories per serving) and that number is under 1500- I'm allowed to eat as much of it as I want... if it's over 1500 I can only have one serving. I know. I'm a genius. Thank me later.
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