- BMI (BODY MASS INDEX) - Measures the relationship of your weight to your height. It is used to determine risk for weight related diseases. Normal ranges 18.5 - 24.99 To determine your BMI go to http://www.bmi-calculator.net/ 25 and above - health risk range
- Starvation - PLEASE DO NOT STARVE YOURSELVES! Starving yourself to loose weight can actually backfire and cause the opposite desired result. The body has a minimal required calorie need. The mininiun calorie requirement for women is 1200 calories for men 1500. Eating less calories than needed will cause your body to conserve energy, therefore stalling weight loss.
- Foods To Avoid - Refined sugurs, cakes, deep fried or scalloped foods, if you can avoid drinking alcoholic beverages, white rice & flour, replace with wholegrain flour & brown/wild rice. Avoid Sugary juices and foods that are high in sodium.
- Cooking Suggestions - Veggies, Veggies, Veggies! Veggies can be steamed, sauteed etc.- use olive oil or a light pan spray. Meats can be roasted/baked, grilled, broiled. Use natural herbs to flavor. Get a cookbook yall and LET"S GET IT!! Get creative!!
- NO MEAL SKIPPING!! - Eat your breakfast, lunch and dinner. Don't forget your healthy snacks in between. My doctor suggests eating carbs if any earlier in the day as possible ex. breakfast - whole grain toast. avoid carbs late in the day when you are less likely to burn them. Lunch and dinner should be high in protein and veggies. My doctor also suggests eating a lean piece of meat or a protein shake before bed. and those of you are vegeterians continue what you are doing with the veggies but cut the heavy cheeses perhaps. I am not trained in this area but if you need info please email me and I will do some research on low fat veg foods.
Hope you can benefit from this info!! And remember to love yourselves. People who see themselves in high esteem, treat themselves well, therefore making healthy choices in every area of their lives.
Have a great day!!
Love,
Love,
Dione
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