ARE YOU SABOTAGING YOUR WEIGHT LOSS

There are things we all do at times that have  an affect on our ability to lose weight. Sometimes without us even realizing it.Today let's discuss if you are eating enough.

• Always eat a good breakfast, preferably with some protein included. When you skip meals you will eventually over eat at the next meal.
• Choose to eat 5 or 6 mini meals a day instead of 3 larger meals a day. I try too eat every 3 to 4 hours. Blood sugar levels drop when you go too long without food. Starvation mode can kick in and your body starts to store extra fat and calories
• When dieting we tend to think that less food is always better. This is not the case. Now that doesn't mean filling up on a lot of empty calories. You can eat a large salad with a whole bag of spinach, some broccoli, peppers, cucumbers and a pouch of red salmon for less calories than a king size candy bar!!
• Take a look at your current weight and consider how active you are during the day. Do you exercise daily or have a job where you burn a lot of calories? Be realistic on how many calories you need in a day. Crash diets may take off some pounds for that weekend get away. But they usually come right back with a few friends. There are some great APPS to help with figuring out your caloric needs. I personally like My Fitness Pal. 
• Eat a balanced diet with plenty if vegetables, some fruit and protein and don't forget whole grains and good fats.
• Lastly try to make dinner the last time you eat during the day. We can all fall off track with junk food while relaxing  in the evening. If you must eat at night make it some fresh sliced vegetables with hummus or a small dish of Greek yogurt.