Help! I'm Always Hungry



Feed Me

Five small meals a day takes the edge off your appetite, evens out blood sugar levels, and keeps your energy steady. Eat healthy food every few hours.  Easier said than done in my busy schedule.  Here’s a few tips that I’ve incorporated to make my meal program a success.

Plan ahead. Five meals a day equates to breakfast, snack, lunch, snack and dinner. To accomplish this, plan what your menu.  Schedule to eat every two to three hours.



I'm Hungry!

Stock up. If you don’t have healthy food on hand, you’re going to grab whatever is closest, so before you try a five-meal-a-day program, stock up on good food:  complex carbs such as veggies, fruit, lean proteins, and low-fat dairy products such as milk, yogurt, and cottage cheese.

Go for taste. Choose snack foods that are healthy and satisfying.

Whip up a smoothie: Blend fruit, milk, yogurt, and a little honey for a sweet, filling snack packed with vitamins, fiber, protein, and calcium.

Combine carbs and protein to stay full longer. Think whole wheat toast with peanut butter or a hard-boiled egg, whole grain pasta with olive oil and cheese, or oatmeal with fruit, milk, and honey.

New Year Fitness Resolutions Ready! Set! GO?

The holidays are gone and people have made their New Year resolutions to get in shape. It’s hard to find the time to get a workout during the day. It’s also harder to get outside and exercise due to the cold and shorter days. Let me help you manage your time to get the most out of your busy day.

1-Plan

Since time is precious, create a fitness plan for the week. Erase added stress by hiring a personal trainer who can create your plan.  This strategy leaves no room for indecision and confusion.  You now have a plan and know exactly what you are doing from day to day and are in reasonable control of what and when you accomplish. This does not allow for wasting precious time.

2-Make It a Date

Set your exercise schedule at a time that will not be inconvenient or easily cancelled.  Not doing so, will find you skipping exercising.  Any excuse becomes a valid reason.  I block convenient times like early morning (5am or 6am) or at my lunch break at work or directly after work. This way I get my workouts in and not affect the rest of my busy day.   A regular regiment and staying consistent will result in better results.

What if the Gym is too far away? Try a workout at the convenience in your home. Bodyweight exercises are a great way to workout at home. You can do a whole body workout with just using your own body. Hire an online personal trainer that will provide a specialized exercise routine geared to your goals, equipment and time.  Another alternative is to exercise outside. Activities like running and biking is perfect for saving time by not driving to the gym.

3-Goals

Setting goals will help you achieve a sense of accomplishment during your time working out. It’s best to set mini goals to help motivate and push you through to the big goals.

What are your New Year Resolutions for getting in shape? Share them below. Let me know if I can help you achieve your goals.