Summer is coming to an end, kids are going back to school and it’s time to create a new healthy eating routine to help you feel energised and well. Sign up your friends and family to join you with this challenge to ensure success!

 

  • Tip 1: hydrate Drinking water before eating ANYTHING as this will help you hydrate and be more mindful of exactly how hungry you are!
  • Tip 2: Goodbye sugars You’ll feel leaner and more energised by removing refined sugars from your diet. You can still enjoy the sweetness of fruits and vegetables but beware of your portion control.
  • Tip 3: Add in vegetables Use vegetables as your snack. It’s an easy way to get more veg into your diet and they are super lean on calories. Try adding greens to smoothies, vegetables to your eggs or peas to your pasta.

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  • Tip 4: Work on your portions Palm sized piece of lean protein e.g. grilled chicken or fish, small portion of wholegrains or sweet potato and then fill up on vegetables or salad. Stop eating when you feel satisfied but not full!
  • Tip 5: Go Meatless Cutting back on meat can help you save money, help your digestive tract and reduce your saturated fat intake.
  • Tip 6: Choose whole grains Wholegrains are a great source of fibre and nutrients to keep your digestive tract healthy eg: whole grain pastas or brown rice..
  • Tip 7: Make it from scratch A key part of eating clean is to limit the processed foods you are eating and to make foods you enjoy from scratch. Be organised and plan ahead.
  • Tip 8: Use herbs & spices Herbs and spices are a great way to boost the flavor of your food without added salt, sugar or fat.
  • Tip 9: Say goodbye to white bread Go with a wholegrain wrap, rye or pitta bread instead and limit it to 1 serving a day.
  • Tip 10: Reduce alcohol intake By doing this you’ll be less likely to binge and crave sugary fatty foods.. Save your drinks for the weekend and limit your intake.

 

Example ‘Feel Lean’ Day:

Breakfast:  Cup measure of untoasted muesli with berries, unsweetened almond milk and seeds.

Snack:  Raw vegetables with smoked mackerel pate.

Lunch:  Mexican scrambled eggs.

Snack 1 tbsp unroasted almonds or walnuts.

Dinner: Chicken & pepper skewers with salad.

 

Need more help to get started? Sign up to Wellbody’s The Big Shred 5 week plan at wellbodyfitness.co.uk/the-big-shred.html