If any of you were like me this past holiday season—It was time for the best of my cheat meals to come out. Yes, meals is plural.
Now…my ‘cheat’ meals are similar to the average American’s daily intake. I may be a little over the top in saying I felt guilty when indulging in spaghetti and meatballs the day after Christmas.
However, traveling from one city to another, visiting relatives and friends allows us to tell stories, laugh and enjoy great company. On the other hand, we do all of this with snacks, chocolate, and lots of wine in front of us. After one story you realize the caramels have disappeared to half the portion size and your wine glass as been filled by your uncle 2 times over. All so delicious, yet calorie dense and rich.
Lets now take a step back, look at our closets at the New Years Eve outfit we have bought. Take it out of your closet. Hang it up somewhere you are able to see it everyday this week. There is your motivation. And to you that are ‘staying in’… No, you can’t take out your pajama pants and hang them up. Take out a nice outfit, a belt, a pair of your favorite shoes and place them in sight. If you don’t have anything to do: come into NYC…that will also give you an excuse.
Now…on to the plan. Keeping it simple, clean, and lean.
Rule 1. Make sure to drink plenty of water. Drink 8 oz of water before consuming any meal or snack. Water, tea, and coffee are the only liquids consumed for one week. This means…NO ALCOHOL.
Rule 2. Do not top or season with salts, sugar, processed chemicals to ‘make it taste better’
Rule 3. Keep it clean, lean and often. Keep to the 3 hour rule. I know it seems like a lot, but lets bump up your metabolism starting NOW.
Rule 4. Stick to the plan! This will not only allow you to start feeling better about yourself physically, but knowing you have a plan and action for the week will keep you on track with a healthy lifestyle!
Rule 5. Please make sure you’re working out too! E mail me for more information on fat burning cardio strength training workouts to REALLY see results!
Rule 6. Play (and eat) like a champion TODAY.
Holiday Detox
Breakfast
FIRST THING UPON WAKING
- 8 oz water with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice
- 2 egg whites 1 whole egg with a handful of fresh spinach (make as an omelet) Top with oregano, pepper, seasonings for taste.
- 1 piece of Ezekiel toast
- 8 oz green or coffee (lay off the cream and sugar!)
3 hours later:
Snack:
- 8 oz water with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice
- Sliced red delicious apple with 1 Tbsp natural peanut butter or Almond Butter
3 hours later
Lunch
- 8 oz water or decaffeinated green or herbal tea
- 1 cup fresh Greens (spinach or lightly sautéed spinach or my favorite—kale with garlic)
- 4 oz Lean Protein: grilled, baked, or broiled: mahi mahi, cod, halibut, chicken, grass fed beef or pork. Season with low sodium spices (Mrs Dash and I are bff’s)
- 4 oz of complex carbohydrates: sweet potatoes, quinoa, brown rice
- 1 oz of hummus, avocado, almonds
3 hours later
Snack:
- 8 oz water or decaffeinated green or herbal tea
- 0% chobani or fage yogurt
- ¼ cup fresh blueberries/strawberries or raspberries
- cinnamon to taste
3 hours later
Dinner- 8 oz water or decaffeinated green or herbal tea
- 8 spears of asparagus or ½ cup artichoke hearts
- 4 oz lean protein: chicken with spices, baked or grilled
Snack before bed *if needed!
• 8 oz water or decaffeinated green or herbal tea
• 4 oz nonfat Greek yogurt or low-fat cottage cheese
Get lean, get clean....
Let me know your results!
