Day 3 of 57

Chandi Schwab

I hope that everyone is still motivated and eager to make some lifestyle changes. Hopefully you have all chosen a cleanse and have either already done it, are in the middle of it, or you are going to start it soon. Even if you just do one for a couple of days to clean everything out is better than nothing at all. We have posted on the Master Cleanse before, but I would like to recommend that one again. You can either look it up on our blog or google Master Cleanse and it will give you instructions.

In the Master Cleanse it has you drink 25-30 oz of sea salt water in the morning before you do anything else and that really cleans you out.

The most important thing to remember about making a lifestyle change with your eating habits is to say no to any quick fix diets, because in the end you are starving and usually consume all of the weight back. Find a balance that works for you. everything in Moderation. I can't stress it enough. The most important foods to focus on are the foods that have nutritional substance, that are natural and keep you feeling full and satisfied. Build around those foods with other healthy snacks to keep you feeling satisfied so that you never feel hungry. And save those indulgences for special occasions such as get togethers or parties, but before you dive in decide how much you are going to eat and stick to it. Always get back on track immediately after the get together. You will find after time that you become more and more in control. of what you are consuming because your body feels good and begins to crave those good wholesome foods.

Drink water like crazy, I really recommend that you have that be your only source of liquid besides smoothies and supplements, because most people have their favorite drinks and don't leave room for water. Think of all of the empty calories you can be cutting out from that alone.

One last pointer for the day. When it comes to working out, set a new goal the night before each day so that you have something to shot for. Little by little, day by day you will have made leaps and bounds in your progress. Always make you goals challenging but attainable. It is so good to challenge and push yourself. You will gain so much confidence through your personal victories.

*Here are a few foods that I consider to have substance and to be satisfying, and I will also list some good snacks as well.The substance foods are what to eat when you are really hungry and the snacks are to fill in the gaps or eat between.

Substance

Oatmeal

Brown Rice

Barley

Quinoa

Whole Wheat Pasta
Beans(lentils)
Whole wheat bread

Chicken Breast

Eggs

Tuna Nuts

Smoothie w/ protein

Salmon

Turkey

Ground Turkey

Lean Ground Beef

Sweet Potato

Snacks

Berries
Citrus Fruit
Apples
Peppers with Hummas
Greens (Spinich, Brocoli, Asparagus)
Other Veggies (Corn, Peas, Carrots, Califlower)
Low Fat or Fat Free Yogurt
Peanut Butter
Cottage Cheese
Almonds, Walnuts, Cashews


These are off of the top of my head and there are many more. If you have any to add or share leave it in the comment box. Remeber that no one is perfect it is persistance that gets you results so no matter what always get back on the band wagon and YOU WILL see results:)Good Luck!