Clean eating isn't a fad diet. It's a healthy way of eating that can become a lifestyle change. With clean eating there is no math, no point system, and no extreme calorie restrictions. Remember the 80/20 rule - weight loss is 80% of your food and 20% of your exercise.
So what does C.L.E.A.N stand for?
C - Count Your Meals
L - Lean Protein
E - Eat Your Fruits & Veggies
A - Avoid Processed & Refined Foods
N - Never Eat Mindlessly
Why Should I Eat Clean?
- To feel better
- To feel more energetic
- To sleep better
- To reduce the percentage of obesity
- To live a longer life
How To Eat Clean:
Eating clean involves the following basic principles:
1. Choose whole grains
2. Limit processed foods
3. Eat five to six small meals a day
4. Cook your own meals
5. Combine lean protein with complex carbs
6. Read labels
7. Give yourself a "cheat meal", but don't go overboard
8. Make sure you eat breakfast every day
9. Use proper portion sizes
10. Don't drink your calories
Drink Your Water & Green Tea!
Drinking water will play a vital role in your weight loss. There is a simple equation to figure out how much water you should drink every day. Take your current weight and divide it by 2. The number that you get is how many ounces of water you should be consuming every day. Add fruit to give it some flavor. Just add some lemon, lime, strawberries, or cucumber! In addition to water drink green tea! This stuff is amazing and will help you with cravings (especially at night). Don't waste your calories on soda/pop or other liquids that have a ton of calories!
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