With the 2009 just around the corner there is no better time than now to plan to get in shape for the New Year! It is time to become your sleekest, healthiest (sexiest), happiest self in only one month – no crash diet needed. It is time, once and for all to make over your eating habits AND your body.

Week 1

Eat more, that is energizing your body with healthy, satisfying and invigorating foods.

Week 2

Cut the useless junk foods which merely weigh you down and fill you with empty calories.

Week 3

Resize servings by making simple adjustments creating huge body benefits.

Week 4

Think thinner by maintaining your incredible results effortlessly with a new attitude.

Week 1

Day 1

Break the fast with a hearty Breakfast

Treat yourself as you should by feasting on a healthy breakfast fit for a queen or king. There is a reason Doctor’s say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Breakfast is needed by the body in order to get energy and perform well. Be it babies, young children, adults or old people, everyone needs breakfast to start the day on a healthy note.

You may say you can function just fine until the lunch hour when skipping breakfast, but this can take a toll on you in the long run. Because until the lunch hour roles on by, you are filling yourself with the likes of coffee, tea, or an easy-grab donut to give you energy leaving your body packed with wasteful calories.

Today by filling yourself up in the morning with a combination of protein, carbohydrates and fat you will feel full for hours, and have a noticeably more productive day.

Try: Whole grain waffle with a drizzle of honey, peanut butter or yogurt with a side dish of fruits and juice.

Day 2

Swap Smart

Try swapping foods with equal filling levels, for instance, switch beefier dishes with ones filled with sautéed mushrooms. You should also consider using broccoli, carrots or other delicious vegetables of your choice. See the difference it makes today by swapping high calorie, hard to digest animal protein with high in nutrients veggies in your pasta or sandwiches. It’s worth the switch!

Day 3

Keep It Real… real food that is

Many New Year resolutions battles are started by filling the fridge with a lighter version of what is already being eaten. Diet food, like non-fat this or that will more than likely leave you feeling unsatisfied both physically and mentally. It is near impossible to stick to a plan which leaves you the lose-lose field. And worse, it has the tendency to leave you consuming twice as much as you normally would since you are somehow convinced you are ingesting half the calories.

Instead be MINDFUL of what you are eating and intake a sane serving of the real food. For instance, if it is dark chocolate you are craving, then go ahead and have some… some meaning about an ounce, or a scoop of ice cream. Learning to be mindful of your eating habits is key to long term success in reaching your bodies’ ideal weight.

Day 4

Are you Game?

In order to win any game, it is important to play the game right. Your path to weight loss will require some strategic planning. It is always best to stay one step ahead, in other words thinking ahead helps you avoid desperate situations like attacking a vending machine due to starvation. Today, take time to plot out your meals and in-between snacks for the next few days. You will be surprised at how little effort and energy it takes to be MINDFUL of what you allow into your system.

At the end of each day, take time to compare what you ate to the thought out meal plan and celebrate your success and work out any trip-ups you had along the way.

Day 5

Befriend Fiber

Today you must make a list of high fiber foods you love and keep a supply of them handy. It is crucial to remember that foods which are rich in fiber are vital weight loss tools because they’re so filling. So after eating these high fiber foods you will feel full, this will keep you from overeating.

My favorites include: Boiled edamamae, apples, strawberries, cold cereal, brazil nuts, etc.

Day 6

Move that Body!

We know that exercise burns calories, but today make it more about fueling your resolve. This year it is about sticking to the plan. Move your body to boost your self-confidence and improve your mood. We want to stick to the eating plan we have worked hard to follow so start building up sweat… For those of you that are too-busy-to-workout, there is a simple everyday solution to your dilemma. Next time you are driving circles like a vulture in a parking structure hoping to snag the closet spot to the store, why not park at the furthest end of the lot and take a brisk walk. Again, you are saving yourself time, keeping yourself from feeling frustrated, AND you get to burn extra calories while crossing of a task on your to-do list. A win-win!

Day 7

Snack Squirrel

We can learn a thing or two from our cute furry friend the squirrel. Those little critters like to stash away snacks in order to keep from feeling hungry in between meals. Today we should start a habit of stashing two 150-calorie snacks (ideally rich in fiber) a day so it is easier to reach for something healthy. This way we avoid overeating anything that is readily available to us.

A favorite: String cheese, apples with a little peanut butter, or ½ cup of berries

Now put these steps and tips into action and please share with readers your success through either comment posts or pictures. Good luck.

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