Eat Smarter, NOT LESS

Some people have it easier than others......

but it is something most people need to be smart about......

WHAT'S FOR DINNER....

Have an EVERYDAY strategy....

start with a healthy breakfast.....Try to have a meal without much sugar....the more sugar you have in the morning....the more you will CRAVE it throughout the day....

try eggs (perferably egg whites), toast (perferably WHOLE WHEAT, Ezekial bread) with Honey. It tastes good and should hold you off until lunch...

VEG OUT....

I encourage you (and your family) to have atleast 1 FRESH veggie or fruit on your plate... That will help you fill up on non-fattening foods. That veggie doesn't need to be mashed potatoes or covered with butter.....Try Mrs. Dash spices, dry RANCH dressing, or other non-fat or low-calorie sauces.

GIVE into your URGES....

Don't deprive yourself of your favorite foods....just try to keep them to a minimium or try to come up with a healthy alternative....

CLEAN OUT THE CABINETS...

Don't keep things in the house that will always tempt you....My WEAKNESS is Little Debbie's Oatmeal Creme Pies.....I could eat the whole box in one sitting....so I won't buy them....I buy something else that is not as tempting...

CHEW your WAY thru the DAY....

I totally recommend having gum at every turn of your day....put some in your desk, car, purse, pocket, house, gym bag.....EVERYWHERE.....If you feel the urge to grab a snack....grab a piece of your favorite gum....and it will trick your tummy....IT WORKS....

Chugga...LUG....

TRY to drink a glass of water before your meal....and one during....this will fill you up...without any calories or fat....also....if you feel hungry first try to drink some water....(that hungry sensation sometimes is triggered by THIRST)

Eating is more than half the battle in losing and keeping off weight....

That 30 minutes on the treadmill means nothing if you go straight to the frig when you get home to get that piece of FRIED chicken....

Think about it....just be smart....