Healthy Eating on the DL

One of the consistently challenging things about continuing a healthy lifestyle amongst the plethora of unhealthy eaters in America is trying not to seem or feel out of place. There are several instances, that I can't inevitably leave, whereas people are eating unhealthy, and I pull out my cup of tea and pear. You may have experienced this, the strange looks. Or when you pull out your pear someone may say, "Are you sick?" (The answer is, well I never get sick because I'm eating so healthy & organic. But of course you don't want to put it like that). Or when your with a group of people who are talking about their favorite pizza, ice cream whatever, us healthy eaters may be shunned to silence. So how do you continue your healthy lifestyle among the culture of unhealthy eating in America?

1. "I've got to watch my figure" or "It's swimsuit season"

If someone is questioning why your eating an apple and peanut butter, give them this line, everyone understands the concept of slimming down for summer. (although that shouldn't be the reason for eating healthy, the idea is switching your lifestyle so you are at a consistent weight only fluxuating between 5lbs).

2. "An apple a day keeps the doctor away."

Everyones heard this line, feed them this and they may just laugh and shut up! (well at least hopefully).

3. "My skin has cleared up since I've been eating more organic and clean foods."

I've found that if you tell people a general benefit you can get from eating healthy like skin more clear, lighter periods, they'll not only understand, but want to know more.

4. "I have more energy."

This line is similar to #3. Give people a benefit of eating healthier and they'll understand, and probably start asking for tips.

5. "I'm diabetic, allergic to greasy foods [or any other made up health issue to lie about can be said here]

Thats it, lie! If your around someone you know you'll never see again and they start criticizing your food choices, lie and make up a medical reason as to why your not eating what they are. If you do see them again and your 10-15 lbs smaller, they'll understand.

Fat Burning Foods List

Being on a diet takes work. Dieters need all the help they can get in finding ways to take in fewer calories and burn more of them.

Counting calories is a great way to do this, but watching what you eat is beneficial, too. Some foods can actually help you burn more fat when you eat them. Take a look at this fat burning foods list.

Fat Burning Foods List

The Best Diet Foods

We all know that dieting means cutting calories. But, did you know that cutting calories is easier when you eat fresh foods that have been minimally processed?

When we prepare foods from a fresh state, we can ensure that they have few “added” calories from preservatives and too much seasoning.

The Best Diet Foods

Dieting Foods List

Choosing the right foods can make dieting so much easier. Eating foods that are filling yet low in calories helps ensure that you lose weight without feeling deprived.

There are plenty of good diet foods out there if you just know where to look. Often, eating simple foods with minimal processing helps ensure that we don’t take in too many calories. 


Dieting Foods List

Quick Vegetable Dish For Someone On-The-Go

I'm not a huge cooker, but I sure am creative! And heres a quick veggie recipe thats under 500 calories! :)

Materials:

-Small Pot

-Cooking Spoon

Ingredients:

Giant Green Sweet Corn- 1/2 Cup= 100 Calories

Cut Green Beans- 1 Cup= 90 Calories

Johnsonville Turkey Brat= (1)= 220 Calories

1 Dash of Mesquite Seasoning= 0 Calories

1 Dash of Sea Salt= 0 Calories

Directions:

Chop Turkey Brat into small slices into Small Pot

Measure 1 Cup Cut Green Beans

Measure 1/2 Cup Sweet Corn (Contains Frozen Sugar/Butter)

Sprinkle a Dash of Mesquite Spice

Cook till done or brown, its up to you.

Sprinkle a dash of salt.

Its that easy!

Calorie Total= 410 !!!

*Vegetable portions maybe reduced for fewer calories

*Use Tyson Grilled Chicken (about 7 pieces=100calories) for a 290 calorie dish!

Apple Cider Vinegar

Here is some information I found about drinking apple cider vinegar. This article talks all about it...basically you add 1-2tablespoons of apple cider vinegar and 1-2 tablespoon of honey to water, vegetable juice or fruit juice and have it before every meal (so I guess 3xs per day) Studies showed that people who did this for 4wks lost at least 2lbs (I'm assuming in addition to weight they had already been losing, and in many cases 4lbs). I haven't tried this out yet, but once I stock up on more honey I'll try it out for 4wks and see how much progress I've made...

http://www.apple-cider-vinegar-benefits.com/

Drinking Water

You've heard it a million times- Drink your water! Well over the past 2 wks I've been drinking 3-4 bottles of water a day in addition to the 1-2 bottles I drink when at the gym (thats a total of 5-6 bottles of 16oz waters) .....I had be stuck at 148.8 for the past month and a half..but since last monday I've been drinking that amount of water faithfully everyday. In 1 wk I knocked of 1.8lbs...SIMPLY BY DRINKING WATER. I know It doesn't seem like a lot, but each week that will start to add up! Here are some tips on drinking more water

1) Sports Bottle

Drinking more water daily can be easy if you carry around a sports bottle and refill it every few hours. Usually I get in the first 2-3 bottles before 3 or 4, then swallow another 3 in the evening.

2) Regulates Appetite

Since I've been drinking more water its been even easier to stick with my 5-6 small meals a day. I'm not hungry in between, in fact I've been less hungry for the past few weeks.

3) Flushes you out!

When you put something it, it comes out...literally. Drinking water, you'll be in the bathroom 7-10 times a day! But thats a good thing, the water is replinishing you and flushing calories out!

4. Your more thirsty

After just 1 week of drinking water I've noticed I'm getting more thirsty. It is now week 4 of drinking my 5 16.9 bottles of water p.day and I've noticed I get thirsty more often. I can easily swallow 2 bottles before work. The more you drink, the thirstier you get, the easier it becomes to stay hydrated!