Girls Gotta Eat

I'm HUNGRY!!!! That has been the theme for today. I do not know why it always surprises me when I add activity to my life that it makes me so hungry! So, what to do about it? EAT!!! Yes, I said it, you need to eat!

Many times we decide we are going to "eat better and lose weight" and we stop eating. We don't eat enough to lose weight. Instead, we cut back to much or we add activity without adding foods. We may lose weight, but we will also lose important muscle mass. The key is adding the right foods.

Weight Watchers has worked well for me this week in not just helping me eat, but helping me eat enough and the right combinations of foods. They focus on power foods: lean, nutrient rich foods. Hungry? Have fiber rich fruit, vegetables, lean proteins. I've combined these foods with my healthy Shakeology protein shake daily for my full days vitamins. And, I eat 4-6 times a day. Each meal averages 300-400 calories. (I plugged my meals into my lose it app just to see how many calories I was eating.)

Shakeology is still a staple in my daily routine. It's not just the nutrients that I get, but it also kills the cravings. And, I have gotten very creative. I do not always want the calories of combining with peanutbutter. Instead, I have started using extracts. One of my favorite new combinations is the chocolate Shakeology with a dash of coconut and a dash of almond extract. TASTES LIKE AN ALMOND JOY!!!!

So, once again: I SAY EAT!!! Eat your veges, eat an apple, have some turkey or skinless chicken. Have a Shakeology shake! But, a girls gotta eat!