By adding these foods I am about to list daily you will see it is about nutrition. This is an excellent way to add nutrient dense foods to your diet without the deprivation, in turn you will begin to feel more satisfied and reach less for the junk.
For 2 weeks (14 days) I want you to begin to add the following:
1. Eggs - I love eggs, they are high in protein and have lecithin in them which helps break down fat in the body. You can choose hard-boiled, scrambles, poached or soft-boiled your choice but without adding any fats/oils to cook them. Easiest method for me is boiling eggs the night before and pre packaging them into baggies (2 eggs) sprinkle with some sea salt and pepper and I can grab and go.
2. Oatmeal - oatmeal has been around for ages, even as a child it was the breakfast of choice. There are many varieties out there today that are sugar laden and full of chemicals. I urge you to only consume real steel cut oats. Make sure it is 100% whole grain as well. Oatmeal is a healthy carb and digest slowly which means you get a steady energy flow. It's full of fibre and helps carry toxins out of your body. Add some berries to it and a sprinkle of flax seed and you are good to go. Alternatively, you can look at it as a vitamin, and pre package it in baggies or buy the packet variety and after adding your cup of hot water to it, eat it up in a couple spoon-fulls and done.
3. Detox veggies (2-3 cups a day) - veggies are fat burners. they fill you up. You really can eat al the veggies you want and you will lose weight. Have a big salad loaded with your favs and add some steamed ones to your dinner. Asparagus, brussel sprouts, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, celery, radish, cucumber, peppers, kale, green beans, tomato, lettuces, onions, squash, mushrooms, garlic, spinach, and zucchini. (no potatoes)
4. Fruit (2 servings) -this is especially good if you have a sweet tooth, by adding sweet fruit to your diet you are guaranteed to be more satisfied and not reach for the sugary foods. Lots of fibre that will fill you up. They help detoxify you and burn fat.
5. Water with Lemon - lemon juice added to your water intake helps burn fat. Make sure you are drinking 2-3 litres a day. The combo also helps prevent cravings, so many people confuse thirst with hunger. Water will ensure you stay hydrated and help clear your skin and cleanse any toxins.
6. Whey protein shake (1 cup) - Yes there are many people who cannot handle whey, but if you can, then it can do great things. It is digested very quickly and helps burn fat. You insulin levels improve and it stimulates the production of antioxidants in your liver. Whey also is great for muscle building due to the amino acids it has. Make sure your choice is LOW in sugar. Alternatively, Shakeology (regular or vegan) can be used or a brown rice protein shake. (vegan)
7. Herbal Tea - late night snacks, we have a tendency to need stimulation so instead of salty or sugary snacks, make a herbal tea. There are many varieties but endure it is decaffienated. Green tea mixed with a fruit tea is amazing, the fruit cuts the bitterness, but you still get the benefits of green tea. Green tea increases our serotonin levels which helps with our mood and energy, and suppresses appetite.
Many of you will think by adding all this food and drink will have an ill-effect and do the opposite. Not true. It will help control cravings, suppress your appetite, and help you balance your bodies natural chemicals. In turn you will have more energy and your metabolic rate will increase thus increase fat burning. You will find after two weeks you will be reaching less for the high calorie sugar laden foods because your body will want more nutrient dense food.
