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Simple Changes for Weight Loss

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Simple Changes for Weight Loss – Here are some simple tips that can make a big difference in helping you achieve your weight loss goals. Simple Changes for Weight Loss - Here are some simple tips that can make a big difference in helping you achieve your weight loss goals. 

Over the last 5 months, I’ve learned A LOT about losing weight.  I’ve lost 22 pounds, and I am so freaking proud of myself!  It was truly a gift to myself, and I was determined to meet my 20 pound goal!  Full disclaimer before I get into my simple changes for weight loss…I needed a boost.  I chose to do the Optavia program after seeing my coworker lose a ton of weight and keep it off.  This program taught me a lot about how my body responds to food or what they like to call “fuelings.”  This approach taught me how to eat better, and in the end I am so thankful I did the program.  But I do want to share some of the major things I learned along the way regardless of any weight loss program.

Simple Changes for Weight Loss - Here are some simple tips that can make a big difference in helping you achieve your weight loss goals. 

Change #1:

Start your morning off low calorie and low carb by skipping the sugar and sugary creamer.  I think most people know this, but they really struggle changing their coffee habits.  It does take time to make the changes, so give yourself about a week or so to get used to it.  Now, I would NEVER be able to drink a sugary cup of coffee again.  So what did I do?

  • I replaced my sugar with Stevia and my creamer with Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk.  Don’t do both at the same time, so the transition won’t feel so hard.  Replace the sugar first for about a week or so, and then change the creamer.  
  • The almond milk is 30 calories per cup, so a few tablespoons is under 5 calories.  It’s a great switch!!  
  • I use the Blue Diamond Almond Breeze brand.  Make sure you buy the UNSWEETENED one.

Simple Changes for Weight Loss - Here are some simple tips that can make a big difference in helping you achieve your weight loss goals. 

Change #2:

Add protein to your coffee using Collagen Peptides.  This is my favorite brand.

  • It is completely tasteless and a great way to bump up your protein just from your morning coffee!
  • I even have a cup in the afternoon, and I don’t feel guilty!

Simple Changes for Weight Loss - Here are some simple tips that can make a big difference in helping you achieve your weight loss goals. 

Change #3:

I cannot emphasize this one enough!  MEAL PREP!!  Not just dinners, but plan out your breakfast, snacks, lunch, and even late night treats!  This is the key to staying on track and not falling into that temptation of grabbing convenience food that is loaded with carbs and calories. I often make these on Sunday, and I have good choices to choose from for my week.

Another full disclamer:  Sometimes, I eat something different from my family.  It’s okay.  I have it already prepared, so I don’t feel like I’m cooking 2 meals at night.  I skip out on the pasta night unless I grab some low carb options, and I modify meals where I can.  For example, I have a lettuce wrap burger or lettuce wrap taco.  It makes a huge difference in that overall carb consumption, and you will see the weight drop!

Here are some of my favorite SKINNY RECIPES:

Skinny Stuffed Peppers
Skinny Stuffed Peppers - A delicious low-calorie, low-carb, and high protein recipe filled with ground turkey. 

Skinny Turkey Lasagna
Skinny Turkey Lasagna - A low-carb, high protein, and low calorie dinner recipe!  You won't even miss the pasta! 

Taco Spaghetti Squash
Taco Spaghetti Squash - Enjoy your taco spaghetti night with this low-carb, keto-friendly, lean and green recipe!  

Skinny Meatza Pizza
 Skinny Meatza Pizza - Low-carb and low-calorie recipe idea great for a quick dinner or make-ahead lunches!

Find all MY SKINNY RECIPES HERE!!!

My FAVORITE High-Protein Snacks:

  • Low Carb/High Protein Cereals: 
    Magic Spoon – I love the Fruity flavor.  It tastes just like fruit loops.
    Ratio Keto Maple Almond Crunch Cereal.  I eat this one all the time with almond milk!
  • Low Carb/High Protein Chips: 
    Quest Loaded Taco Chips
    Beanitos White Bean Tortilla Chips
    Siete Grain Free Tortilla Chips
  • Low Carb/High Protein Yogurt:
    Oikos Triple Zero Yogurt

Other VERY IMPORTANT Tips:

  • Aim for 80 oz of water a day.  Drinking water is a major help to achieving weight loss goals.
  • Try to eat small high protein meals every 2 1/2 to 3 hours.  For breakfast and snacks, try to keep these under 150 calories and 10 grams or more of protein.  Keep lunch around 300 calories and dinner under 500 calories.
  • Use a tracker like My Fitness Pal.  All of my recipes easily import into the app under the “recipe” tab.
  • Use a food scale to weigh your protein to ensure you are getting the correct amount!
  • Visit my Amazon Storefront for some of the items that helped me in my weight loss journey.

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I am a wife to an awesome husband, mother of four great kids, and a middle school math teacher. I love collecting recipes and cookbooks! Being able to share the things I make with others is so much fun for me. I have gotten so many cookbooks and torn so many recipes out of magazines! This is my way to really make use of them. I am starting this blog as a way to chronicle the recipes I’ve tried and pass them along. I hope everyone enjoys!!!
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