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Fitness Buzz
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May 13, 2009
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Get on the FAST TRACK!
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 When it comes to eating, I've always been a big believer in adopting a healthy lifestyle, using realistic steps and adopting practical habits that you can maintain for life, rather than trying a quick-fix fad diet. But sometimes we all need a jumpstart - whether you're motivated to make a change for the very first time, or you want a clean break from old habits, or you've hit a weight loss plateau and want to start accelerating your results.
Introducing my 2-Week Fast Track Program! It's exactly what it sounds like: a way to fast-track your weight loss success. It's a simple, sound way to jumpstart your diet with easy, delicious meals - but keep in mind that on this program, you'll significantly lower your caloric intake (to approximately 1,200-1,300 calories a day), so this is not a way to eat for life, but a short-term plan that should be followed for a maximum of 2 weeks.
Here's how it works:
It's simple. During Fast Track, you'll be eating 4 meals a day. You'll eliminate starchy carbohydrates, such as breads, pastas, rice, crackers, etc. - and focus on lean proteins and vegetables, and delicious protein shakes. Specifically, two of your four meals will be made up of lean protein and vegetables only. A t your other two meals, you will enjoy a nutritious protein shake as a meal replacement with a small serving of fruit. You'll steer clear of dairy, nuts, and salt as well, and you'll keep chugging that water, drinking your 8-10 glasses a day.
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The Rules for Fast-Track:
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 Eat Every 3 to 4 Hours.
This is critical to your success; eating frequent, smaller meals keeps your metabolism in high-gear and helps you avoid getting ravenous or overly full.
If You Bite It, Write It.
If you haven't set up a journal, now is the time. Recording what you eat helps you identify your habits so that you can begin to shift them.
You Are What You Drink. Hydration is key for weight loss and good health, so shoot for at least six glasses of sugar-free liquids a day, preferably water. Jazz up your water by adding lemon or grapefruit slices, or try fizzy Vitamin C drink mixes. And what about alcohol? While an occasional cocktail or glass of wine can always be incorporated into an everyday healthy lifestyle, I recommend avoiding it completely on the Fast Track plan. Not only does it provide unwanted extra calories, but it can lower the defenses that keep us from overeating.
Shake Things Up. Try substituting a protein shake for 2 of your 4 meals per day. When made correctly, these shakes pack a perfect mix of protein, fat, and carbs, keeping you energized and satisfied. My book Feed Muscle Shrink Fat is loaded with creative and mouth-watering shake recipes that you can mix up in a matter of moments. Looking for a protein powder that's low in sugar and high in nutrients? Try Rainbow Light's Protein Energizer, available in both vanilla and chocolate!
And Don't Forget To Move It! No diet plan is complete without an exercise component. If this is the first time you've engaged in physical activity in a while, try my Shed The Pounds DVD; it includes three complete workouts and is perfect for beginners! And even if you're a seasoned pro, because of the restricted number of calories you're taking in on this plan, now is not the time to go for broke. Try a gentler workout, like my Peel-Off-The-Pounds Pilates DVD, for a fun and simple workout that will help you stay on the Fast-Track and maximize fat burning.
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A Typical Day on Fast-Track:
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 8 a.m. - Berry Protein Smoothie
1 scoop protein powder, 1/2 cup strawberries, 1/2 cup blueberries, 1 tbsp ground flaxseed, and 4 oz. skim milk.
Noon - Tuna Salad Italiano
4 oz. drained no-salt-added tuna, combined with chopped onion, chopped celery, and chopped tomato with 1 tbsp olive oil. Add chopped fresh basil, a little garlic and dash of oregano. Scoop onto bed of mixed greens and top off with squeeze of fresh lemon.
3:30 p.m. - Tropical Protein Smoothie
1 scoop protein powder, half a banana, 1 tbsp coconut oil, 4 oz soy milk, and ice.
7 p.m. - Lemon-Pepper fish with Veggies
4 oz grilled salmon seasoned with lemon, pepper, and garlic. Side of steamed asparagus and broccoli, and mixed green salad with cucumbers and tomatoes. Salad dressing: 1 tbsp flaxseed oil or olive oil with lemon.
For more information on the Fast-Track Diet, including many tasty recipes and tips on how to continue shrinking fat and losing weight even after completing the Fast-Track, check out my book Feed Muscle Shrink Fat.
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