I have changed my lifestyle in order to achieve better weight loss. Here's a list of changes I have made over the last two months that helped me lose 10.5 lbs so far.
- I became vegetarian and focused on eating 50% green vegetables like Lettuce, Bell Peppers, Asparagus, and Spinach; then, 25% grains and 25% protein.
- I gain my protein from tofu, lentils and beans, quinoa, coconut milk, eggs, and some cheese.
- I also went gluten-free. I cut out all wheat bread and refined flours. My go to healthy grains are brown rice, quinoa, and corn tortillas. I tend to eat corn tortillas only once a week and the other grains twice a week.
- I eat three meals a day, breakfast will be a smoothie (sometimes with a piece of fruit), lunch will be my largest meal with at least three servings of vegetables, and dinner a lighter meal.
- I snack on fruit (fresh and dried), homemade popcorn, a handful of nuts, or a single slice of cheese. I also try to snack only once a day.
- I exercise 3-4 times a week for 30 mins to 1 hour. I like exercise bikes, ellipticals, beginner ballet classes, and running. I also love looking up exercise videos on youtube.
- I only drink alcohol once a week and limit it to two glasses of wine or 1 glass of hard cider or 1 cocktail.
- I drink mostly water and to add flavor I will put a little drop of 100% fruit juice (not from concentrate) in a tall glass of water.
- About once a week I will treat myself to Starbucks. I usually order a tall green tea frap w/soy milk and no whip or a decaf caramel frap w/soy milk and no whip.