10 Key Strategies to Lose 10 Pounds
February 13th, 2009 adminSure you know you’ve got to workout for at least 30 minutes a day to burn calories, but how can you eat right to lose weight and avoid eating more calories than you’re actually burning? We’ve put together 10 great tips for morning, lunchtime and evening exercisers. Use these strategies to eat right and lose those 10 pounds that continue to plague your hips and thighs.
For the early morning exerciser:
- If you have approximately an hour before working out, eat something small containing 200-300 calories.
- Try not to eat foods high in fat or protein, these take longer to digest and can cause an upset stomach.
- Avoid simple sugars (fruit juices), which cause a quick rise and fall in your blood sugar level causing you to feel tired.
- Stick with whole-grain products such as bagels or rice, raisins, bananas or even a liquid meal.
For those that prefer a lunchtime workout, make sure breakfast is consumed then try the following for a noon workout:
- One to two hours prior to working out, consume 300-400 calories.
- Avoid high fat and/or high protein foods. Instead eat something that is 60% carbohydrate, 20% protein and 20% fat.
- Sticking with a meal replacement shake or bar, yogurt or a small bowl of oatmeal with fresh fruit will get you through your workout.
- Be sure to have a BALANCED meal after your workout.
If you prefer training after work, the following tips will help you make it through:
- Two to three hours prior to your workout, eat a small, balanced meal containing 400-500 calories.
- Try having cheese and whole grain crackers, cottage cheese and veggies or fruit with a whole grain muffin.
After any workout, regardless of the time of day, it is wise for one to replace some of those calories burnt. Eating a meal that balances carbohydrates, protein and fat is key. Most of all keep it moving…balancing calories in and out for effective weight loss!
