Overhauling Your Diet

There are several things to keep in mind, and a lot of things to change. Here are some guidelines.

• Eat often, but watch portion sizes closely! Three healthy meals a day and two/three snacks.
• Protein portions should be the size of the palm of your hand. Lean meats.
• NO fried food.
• NO soda.
• Consider veggies a "free" food. Pile on the veggies!
• Read food labels.
• Low carb EVERYTHING! Omit carbs when you can! Choose which meal you want bread with! 
• No potatoes. A baked sweet potato or red potatoes are fine once a week.
• Once dinner is plated, immediately put all extra food into storage containers and in the fridge. 
• If eating out, when your meal arrives, it will most likely be over portioned. If so, portion yourself the correct amount and ask for a box to put the rest in to eat later.
• Shop the outer aisles of the grocery store. Think fresh produce, eggs, ect. Less processed, boxed food.
• Find ways to make your favorite foods diet friendly so you're not craving them as much!
• Portion and prepare your snacks at least 1 day in advance, so you don't open a cabinet and look for a quick fix for your hunger.
• Change your milk to skim milk
• Change your bread to a multi grain and seed or whole grain (read the labels)
• Be careful with salad dressings and condiments. Read the labels and buy low carb/fat when possible, also use portion control.
• Corn and peas are off the table. Too many carbs!
• Juice is off the table too! Too much sugar!