A Rocking Low Fat Diet
Plan for You!
There are some who think it’s not the fat, but the carbs and
sweets you have to watch out for.
Like most things in life, it’s moderation. And being intentional. Think about what you are doing instead of
just letting life happen to you. Plan in
advance. Small changes, big results.
Take one tiny step today, another tomorrow, and you’ll be
surprised at how much ground you can cover in a month or a year.
The cumulative effect of “daily better” begins to add up and
multiply. Turns out, “better” rolls downhill.
If you do “better” in one area, you start to do “better” in other areas,
too.
Fact is, it's hard to make big changes in life. That's why so
many people struggle with their weight and their health.
The problem isn't knowing what to do; it's doing it. So forget
grand, life-changing goals and start small instead.
It’s Memorial Day weekend.
Maybe you made New Years resolutions that didn’t pan out. Someone once said “the best time to plant a
tree was 20 years ago. The next best
time is today.” Maybe you have plans for
“getting in shape” for 4th of July or summer vacation. The “next best time” is today. Start by reading this article. And pay it forward. Share it on your site so you can encourage
your friends, too.
It
doesn’t take long before you’re missing your favorite foods, wishing that you
had never started this stupid plan anyway, and wondering just how many “cheat
days” are acceptable before it’s considered giving up completely. Low fat diet
plans can feel particularly difficult to live
with–especially if your favorite foods are bacon, chocolate, and cake (not
necessarily in that order). Thankfully, there are plenty of ways you can
put together a low fat diet plan that you can live with–and one that will work
for you.
Don’t
eliminate your favorite foods.
Instead
of denying yourself all of your favorite foods, which often leads you to
splurge when you finally get the chance to eat whatever you want, consider
looking for lower-fat alternatives. For example, if your favorite meal is
a big, greasy cheeseburger, check out a turkey burger instead. Don’t think any
junk food meal is complete without a heaping plate of fries? Try this
healthysweet potato
fries recipe, and you might just discover a new favorite.
You’ll be surprised by how many healthy alternatives to your favorite
treats there really are out there–and before you know it, you may even discover
that you like the healthy alternatives better.
A Rocking Low Fat Diet Plan for You!
Can’t
find a healthy alternative to your favorite treat, or think that the “real”
version tastes about a hundred times better? Allow yourself to continue
to enjoy it both regularly and in moderation. A small taste of your
favorite treat on a regular basis will help keep you from splurging when you
finally do get your hands on it, and knowing that you have your favorite treat
to look forward to will help keep the rest of your eating habits under
control.
Shake
it up!
Consider
a meal replacement shake or smoothie option that will let you have a fantastic
treat without piling on the calories. Meal replacement shakes can be made
to taste just as good as a milkshake. Need a little help getting started
with a recipe that you’ll love? Check out our collection of 101
Healthy Shake Recipes, which will allow you to try out a new
shake recipe every day if that’s what you want.
Don’t
forget your healthy fats.
When
you’re on a low-fat diet, you may be wary of consuming any fats at all.
There’s a difference, however, between “healthy fats” and “unhealthy
fats,” and you should be careful to remember the difference in your diet.
Avocados and coconut oil are two examples of healthy fats that certainly
shouldn’t disappear from your diet; just remember to use them in moderation.
Restaurant
meals have gotten steadily larger, as has the American idea of an
acceptably-sized meal. It’s no coincidence, either, that the average
American waistline has increased along with portion size. The linked
article has some great tips on keeping your portion sizes reasonable and your
waistline slimmer.
Don’t
forget to exercise.
While
the weight loss battle is ultimately won or lost in the kitchen, your activity
level will have a great deal to do with your final results. The Beachbody On Demand library
has a fantastic selection of 150 streaming workout videos that you can choose
at your discretion, working out at home or on the road when it’s convenient for
you.
No
matter what your low fat diet plans, remember: you’re beautiful!
While losing weight and getting in shape is a great goal, it’s important
to remember that your body is beautiful just as it is, and that you are
fantastic the way you are. As you go down the road of your weight loss
journey, there will be peaks and valleys, successes and failures–and all of
them are part of what makes you who you are.
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