Lots of people know lots of stuff about losing weight. But what can we learn about maintaining that valuable ideal healthy weight once it is attained? Many career dieters heave a big sigh of relief when the desired number appears on the scale and then go out for a reward dinner... or stop weighing themselves... or start up all the bad habits once again and find themselves in a yo-yo pattern.
The program I coach teaches healthy habits for life and I'd like to show you what a day in healthy maintenance looks like. There are many excellent choices for healthy snacks.
Here's what a day of healthy maintenance looks like for me (a 5'10" female in my 30's):
Breakfast (eaten within 30 minutes of waking): 1/2 cup dry oatmeal, prepared, with cinnamon and 1 packet calorie free sweetener, 1 cup of fat free greek yogurt (my favorite is Chobani)
1 cup coffee with fat-free half and half and 16 oz. water.
Mid-morning snack: peanut butter crunch bar, my favorite. Chug another 16 oz water.
Lunch: Whole wheat tortilla with Laughing Cow light cheese spread, turkey breast, chopped, red onion, mushrooms and spinach. Along with that I like to have soup (my favorite is Amy's organic minestrone) and a few slices of apple or pear. 16 oz water
Mid-afternoon snack: honey-mustard pretzel bites. 8-16 oz water.
Dinner: 6-8 oz. grilled chicken breast with salsa, 1 cup steamed broccoli, 1/2 cup brown or basmati rice. 16 oz water.
Evening snack: Pop Secret 100 Calorie Pop Kettle Corn OR 2 ounces dark chocolate or 1/4 cup almonds.
1 cup of peppermint tea.
I love that I can maintain my goal weight while eating lots of yummy food. I have learned some great habits for lifetime health and they guide my decision making daily to support my goals.
If you would like information on how to reach your goal weight, I would love to help you!
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