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Eat Clean – Get Lean!
Clean eating sounds like a pretty simple concept. It shouldn’t be confusing at all. We’ve just gotten
so comfortable having fast and convenient foods right within reach when we need it, that it takes more effort to make better choices.
Go in with a game plan
Eating clean is really very easy once you know the basics. The key is being prepared and planning in advance. If you can master those things you can start making a habit of eating clean and in turn you will have more energy, sleep better, you’ll look and feel more youthful, and you will lose weight!
Where do you start?
Clean Eating – the Dos
- Eat more – aim for six small meals each day.
- Eat breakfast every day, within an hour of rising.
- Eat a combination of lean protein and complex carbs at each meal.
- Eat two to three servings of healthy fats every day.
- Carry a cooler packed with clean foods with you when you’re out.
- Depend on fresh fruits and vegetables for fiber, vitamins, nutrients and enzymes.
- Adhere to proper portion sizes.
Clean Eating – The Don’ts
- Don’t eat processed foods, particularly white flour and sugar
- Don’t eat chemically charge foods.
- Don’t eat foods containing preservatives.
- Don’t consume artificial sweeteners
- Don’t eat artificial foods such as processed cheese slices.
- Don’t consume saturated and trans fats.
- Don’t drink sugar loaded beverages, including sodas and juices.
- Don’t overdo your alcohol intake. Avoid or limit it
- Don’t eat calorie dense foods containing little or no nutritional value.
- Don’t super-size your meals.
Complex Carbohydrates from Fruit and Vegetables
6 portions each day
Complex Carbohydrates from whole grains and starchy carbohydrates:
1 handful of cooked cereal
1 piece of whole grain bread or wrap
1 handful sized serving of sweet potato, yam, banana, corn, carrots or squash
Lean Protein
Beverages
Don’t go Ninja!
Remember, you’re aiming at changing your diet for life. This plan isn’t a fad, think of it as a goal. Make small strides towards your goal and after 3-4 weeks you will replace your sacrifices with success. For example, if you drink 2 sodas a day make that your first sacrifice. Week one eliminate soda. Then tackle your trans-fat addiction on week 2. And once in a while, give yourself a cheat day. Remember, it’s okay to enjoy holiday meals – as long as it’s a holi-day not a holi-month!
Remember, you’re aiming at changing your diet for life. This plan isn’t a fad, think of it as a goal. Make small strides towards your goal and after 3-4 weeks you will replace your sacrifices with success. For example, if you drink 2 sodas a day make that your first sacrifice. Week one eliminate soda. Then tackle your trans-fat addiction on week 2. And once in a while, give yourself a cheat day. Remember, it’s okay to enjoy holiday meals – as long as it’s a holi-day not a holi-month!
If you would like even more support please head over to my Team Beachbody site and sign up for a free membership. I’ll gladly provide you with daily motivation and support to help you accomplish your health and weight loss goals!
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