| Even when you are committed to an exercise or | | | | include cardio, strength training and stretching. |
| eating plan there are times when you are at a | | | | Supercharged Quick Snack ideas |
| loss for a quick and easy snack. Sometimes it is | | | | 1 White Cheddar Rice Cake |
| hard to think of a good satisfying snack that will | | | | 1/4- 1/2 cup of Non fat or 1% cottage cheese |
| give you the nutrients and protein you need for | | | | 2 Sprinkles of Mrs. Dash original seasonings |
| building muscle and losing fat. You have to eat to | | | | (approximately 140 Calories) |
| lose fat this is a given for anyone. Even though | | | | Boiled Egg and 12 oz can of V8 (150 calories) |
| that idea has not reached everyone, it is essential | | | | Medium apple and 1oz String cheese |
| that you eat regularly and not skip meals. It is | | | | (approximately 180 calories) |
| best to space your intake out among 5 -7 small | | | | Package of flavored Oatmeal with 1 scoop of |
| meals 2-3 hours apart. These small meals are | | | | protein powder added (240 calories) |
| easier for you to digest and keep your | | | | 1 Slice of whole grain bread and 3 oz of Turkey |
| metabolism going without out bogging it down | | | | (160 calories) |
| with many calories. | | | | 1 container (6 oz) of non-fat yogurt and an |
| The typical diet is small breakfast, Medium lunch, | | | | orange (140 calories) |
| large dinner and a dessert or sweet in the | | | | These are just a few ideas for easy snacks that |
| evening. This type of eating plan is not good for | | | | are also low in calories but will satisfy you and |
| keeping your body humming or using fuel | | | | keep your metabolism running. All snacks include |
| efficiently. This type of plan produces spikes, dips | | | | protein and carbohydrates. It is important to try |
| in your insulin levels, and promotes the storage of | | | | to include protein in every meal or snack. This is |
| the excess calories as fat. This is the opposite of | | | | especially important when trying to lose weight. |
| what most American want. To change their | | | | Protein is essential for building and maintaining |
| bodies they must change the way they think and | | | | muscle and is slower to digest, keeping you |
| act towards food. They need to focus on | | | | satiated longer. |
| breaking those large meals up into mini meals or | | | | It is also a good idea to keep some of these |
| snacks. | | | | items on hand for when you are rushing around. |
| Below are some suggestions for some quick and | | | | You will be able to eat healthily if it is easy to |
| easy snacks. Just remember to drink plenty of | | | | follow and the above items are perfect examples |
| water all day long to keep your metabolism | | | | that it is not difficult to eat wholesome food on |
| moving. In addition, you should aim to get at least | | | | the run. Of course Drink Water! |
| 30-60 minutes of exercise per day. This should | | | | |