Operation Return To Sexy!

Summer is almost here! It's funny that we can say that and we have hardly felt spring here in the Midwest! Anyway, summer IS almost here. It is almost time to plan those trips to the beach, water parks and those summer festivals. But there is one caveat....you are looking your best or you aren't looking like you thought your would. In comes Operation Return To Sexy!!

OK so the most fool proof  (yet most difficult) way to take off pounds and lose inches is to CHANGE YOUR DIET!!

So today's edition is about getting your sexy back through your diet. If you can start this week and stick with is for 6-12 weeks you will see and feel a change. You will be ready for your summer wear and yes, go ahead and purchase the swimsuit or dress one size lower....

First the key is to pay attention to what you eat. If you you eat too much, you need to eat less. If you eat too little, you are stunting your progress. FOOD is FUEL. We are to EAT to LIVE, not LIVE to EAT!

My first tip is called DECRESCENDO...eating LESS as the day goes on. We usually increase our meal size as the day progresses, when our energy needs tend to be LOWER later in the day. Eat a large breakfast, medium lunch and small dinner.

Second tip FILL 'ER UP!! Drink water or another noncaloric beverage BEFORE you begin your meals. This is an attempt to fill you up so you don't overeat.

Thirdly F's, V's and Proteins! Your plate should be filled with half fruits and vegetables...EAT THEM FIRST!! Then move on to your protein source. This should be about the size of the palm of your hand. Finish out with a fist full of starch IF you have the belly space.

Fourth, enjoy a low fat dairy food 1-2 times per day. There are a few research studies that prove that dairy can assist with weight loss. Whether it is the protein and subtle fat that keeps one full or the mineral calcium (which has been linked to help weight loss), it has been shown that dairy can help and not hurt weight loss efforts. Try Greek or regular yogurt or a cheese stick. Pair it with a piece of fruit for a filling snack 1-2 times a day. Of course this is only if you aren't intolerant of lactose.

Fifth and final....JUST BE CONSISTENT! Nothing will work for you if you only do it for 2 weeks. Be real with yourself and understand that it will take time, preparation and patience for ANY plan to work.

Until next time, stay Chiseled, Chicks!

Just to it!

OMG Chiseled Chicks, it has been a long time since I have written anything. But I am back! Some great things are about to happen that will benefit all of my clients and those wanting to become a client. Stay tuned for info on my outdoor Fit Camp coming next month AND  my studio location. Although the studio is a ways off, it will be a nice and small place to get your chisel on and increase your sexy! Enough of that...

Now on to the business......

Today I want to talk (briefly) to you about setting your goals and just doing it!

Often times we can talk ourselves out of a good thing by over analyzing, mulling things over too long and asking for too many folks' opinion. I know this because I do it. Often. Of course it is only natural to want to be able to control outcomes in our life, but that very desire to be in control can be a sign of fear and fear is debilitating! Sometimes we have to just go for it, keep our eyes on the prize and roll with the punches.
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There are some out there that don't dare start a weight loss program or set a goal to run a race or do a competition because ultimately they can't control how it turns out. So they never "just do it". The most exhilarating part of having a goal and just doing it, is actually the journey...not the destination. You can plan out your program, meals, etc all you want but there is nothing that guarantees a loss at the end of the week, a seamless race day or a trophy from that contest. But one thing is for sure. As you push through the process from day to day, you are building discipline, confidence, problem solving skills and becoming a better YOU.

So challenge yourself to do and be different than your past. Set that goal. Put forth the effort. Enjoy the ride. Learn some things. AND JUST DO IT! Because you are worth it!

Next......Nutrition Tips to help you return to your sexy by summer!