Important Weight Loss Reminders

Stay away from "bad" fat!

There is no question about it - cakes, lollies, biscuits etc. are bad for you. You should NOT be eating 0 grams of fat every day. Try to get your daily fat intake from lean meats (not the fried fast food kind), chicken (again, not fried!), etc. As well as the foods that contain the "healthy" types of fat, which can be found in just about every type of fish (tuna fish, salmon, fish oil supplements, etc.), nuts, olive oil and flaxseed oil.

LOWER THE BAD CARBS!

Most people think that it is fat that makes people fat and that just by eating less fat, they are on their way to weight loss! WRONG! Certain carbs can be just as bad as fat when it comes to losing weight. Limit foods high in bad carbs. These carbs will eventually turn into fat. Foods like sugar, white bread, rice, pasta, potatoes, etc. Are high in simple (bad) carbs. Sure, your body needs carbs, which is why foods like these are ok to eat, but don't go overboard. Stick to high protein/good carb/low fat foods like tuna fish (and other seafood), chicken breast, turkey, whole grains, fruits and vegetables etc.

WATER!

Drink water! Get rid of the soda, get rid of the beer, and get rid of the sports drinks. Drink 2 litres or more per day. Try to have 4 glasses before lunch time and 4 before tea. Water will give you energy and speed your weight loss.

STRENGTH TRAINING!

YES! Weightlifting isn't just great for muscles, it's great for losing weight. Muscles burn calories. - Weigh yourself at the end of every week. If you ever have more then 2 weeks go by without losing any weight, it's time to change something. Eat 250 less calories in your main meal then you've been eating. And keep everything else the same. Each time you see weight loss stop for more then 2 weeks, decrease calorie intake by 250 until you get down to where you want to be. Remember, NEVER starve yourself!

SLEEP!

YES! Sleep! The easiest, yet most over looked step. Get at least 8 hours of sleep a night.

Most Important - Keep on your Herbalife diet - it does work! If you need help please ask!