Planning, or lack there of, is going to be a big factor in your key to "weight loss". If you're anything like me, you are susceptible to eating just about anything put in front of you if you don't have a meal plan. Also, if you don't have a meal planned for lunch or dinner, you will probably find yourself doing what is convenient, which is getting fast food which will get you fat fast! So for this week, I want you to take a half an hour out of your schedule (more or less as needed) to plan your menus and snacks for the week. Make sure this includes a small treat that you can indulge yourself in so you don't get cravings and binge later. By small I mean no more than 200 calories; whether that be 3/4 cup of your favorite ice-cream or 3/4 of your favorite candy bar.
A great website I like to use for menu planning is http://www.dinnertool.com/. Here you can not only plan your menus, but find great recipes that you can cater to your budget, time and diet. You will also find great healthy food tips there as well. You may not always need to plan your menus for the rest of your life, but believe me it is crucial in the beginning and will give you a great "jump start" to meet your goals and start living your "healthy lifestyle".
Happy meal planning! -Diet DiVa
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