Weight Loss Nutrition Tips

written by runnergirl training

Weight loss can be challenging at times. Here are some nutrition helpful hints to make it a bit easier! Try them today!

Make sure to include:

Enough protein:

1-1.5 grams of protein per lb of body weight

Complex carbohydrates:

Stay full longer, stabilizes blood sugar, more fiber than simple carbs

Half plate with vegetables:

Put vegetables on 1/2 of your plate to stay full & get fiber

Half plate with complex carbohydrates & protein:

Put complex carbs & protein on the other 1/2 of your plate for a balanced meal

Drink water (not soda or juice):

Less calories & sugar in water than other drinks

Lean meat:

Chicken & fish have less saturated fat than other meat

Low sodium foods:

Read labels & ask for low sodium options when dining out

Low sugar foods:

Read labels, reduce fruit and juices 

Low fat foods:

Read labels & reduce saturated fat

Limit processed foods (boxed or prepared food):

Eat more food that was not purchased in a box

Multivitamin:

Take a daily multivitamin to fill in nutrient gaps