Kicking the Food Pyramid to the curb

Are you anything like me, and your goal is to lose weight BUT you do not see changes just with increased physical activity? Then let’s try reducing portions and servings may help, while still using the pyramid as a guide.  

Choose My Plate Website
Food-A-Pedia

My 1200 Calorie Diet Breakdown:
1200 Calorie Cheat Sheet :)

• 6 oz. lean meat/protein 

• 5 servings grains 

• 3 servings fruit 

• 4 or more servings vegetables 

• 2 servings dairy (low fat preferred)

               Thanks to the fabulous new “Food Plate”, I’ve found some pretty amazing tools for success. Check these tips out and tell me what YOU think.

Balancing Calories
:

• Enjoy your food, but eat less.

• Avoid oversized portions.

Foods to Increase
:

• Make half your plate fruits and vegetables.

• Make at least half your grains whole grains.

• Switch to fat-free or low-fat (1%) milk.

Foods to Reduce
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• Compare sodium in foods like soup, bread, and frozen meals ― and choose the foods with lower numbers.

• Drink water instead of sugary drinks.

Head Over Heels

I’m completely head over heels for my Fitbit Aria Scale! It makes losing weight like a game for me… and I’m a very competitive person. In my first week, I lost 3.2 pounds!!! Of course, the scale is only a tool along with keeping a food journal on the fitbit website and exercising… but I just can’t help but praise this fabulous little scale for getting me on the road to a healthy life.