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PMC’s Healthy Living 6 Month Weight Loss and Positive Lifestyle Change Challenge!. Eat More. Weigh Less. High Volume Foods. Foods that curb hunger Foods high in water and fiber Vegetables and fruit!! . TRY THIS…. When feeling hungry, have a glass of water
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PMC’s Healthy Living 6 Month Weight Loss and Positive Lifestyle Change Challenge!
Eat More Weigh Less
High Volume Foods • Foods that curb hunger • Foods high in water and fiber • Vegetables and fruit!!
TRY THIS… • When feeling hungry, have a glass of water • Sometimes when we feel hungry we are actually thirsty
TRY THIS… • Have a salad with low calorie dressing before your meal • Or, have a veggie filled salad for you meal with a lean source of protein Check out our recipe packet!
TRY THIS… • Have a cup of broth base soup before your meal • Or, have a cup or two of broth based soup filled with veggies for your meal Check out our recipe packet!
TRY THIS… • Make food more bulky • Add sautéed vegetables to an egg white scramble • If making stir fry, use double the vegetables and half the rice • Add peppers and onions to your spaghetti sauce • Add double vegetables to casseroles, roasts, and bakes • Add diced vegetables and fruit to meat salads Remember Fresh or Frozen!
TRY THIS… • Replace a starch with vegetables • Mashed cauliflower for potatoes • Spaghetti squash for spaghetti noodles • Zucchini noodles for pasta • Grilled eggplant for burger buns
TRY THIS… • Snack with fruit and vegetables! • Veggie sticks with low fat dip or hummus • Cut melons • Berry salad
TRY THIS… • Include a serving of protein from fish, eggs, poultry, meat, or low fat/nonfat dairy at each meal to keep you full longer • Incorporate good sources of fat such as olive oil, vegetable oil, nuts, seeds
Food on the Go • Being prepared helps you eat healthier • Avoid last minute poor food choices
Food on the Go • Make a grocery list and stick to it • Prepare food in advance • Bulk cooking to save for leftovers • Cut fruit and vegetables in advance to snack on throughout the week • Use the crock pot ~ See our recipe handout! • Pack your lunch • Get a new lunch bag to motivate you • Have healthy snacks on hand and at home
Be creative! Eating healthy does not have to be boring!