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Trina writes, "Recently I have been plagued with an injury - and so I have forced myself to take some time off from exercise. My weight started to slowly creep up and I knew it was time to cut back on my daily food intake. My plan was not working very well. Of course I was telling myself that I was eating clean and watching my daily intake. So what was I doing wrong?"
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I was taking the "Cookie Jar" approach. In other words - I was mindlessly snacking. I know we all play victim to this problem. Every time I was preparing a plate of snacks for Violet I would cut a few extra bits and snack myself. Every time I walked into the kitchen I would reach into the cupboard for a handful of nuts or a few crackers. I would cut an extra slice of cheese for myself when making my son a sandwich. The small bits of food here and there were adding up!
If the same has happened to you, here are a few tips to easily shed a few pounds:
Stick to a eating schedule. Whether you eat every 2 hours or 3 times a day, stick to the plan.
Be mindful of what you are putting into your mouth. Even if a friend says, "just one bite."
Become a forward thinker. Before retiring for bed - plan what you will have for breakfast, lunch, dinner and even snacks the next day.
Grocery Shop according to your family menu - shop with enough food in mind for 4 days. This will keep you from stopping at your local fast food and grabbing something you should not.
Pack Snacks. I always have a few nuts, dried fruit, or protein bar for those times I find myself away from the house.
Setting a timer. I will set my phone every few hours to remind myself when to eat.
Drink plenty of water. There have been times where I don't remember when I last drank a sip of water, so I keep a water bottle close at all times.
Fresh is Best. I always try and reach for fresh fruits and veggies.
Lean is Clean. I choose lean meats whenever possible.
Write it down. If you are like me - writing keeps me on target and I definitely don't want to put it in my mouth if I have to write it down.
Trina K Kubitschek, CPT
Owner of CrossFit Station
Nutrition Counseling
Endurance Coaching
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Posted on Oct 10, 2011 09:48am.
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