Dying to Live is really all about "living"

I started this blog to help others die to the things that are keeping them from truly living. I talk about everything from taking every thought captive to making healthy choices when eating. I have been on this journey for over 15 years now and finally decided it's time to share it with others. Come join me and learn why we must die in order to truly LIVE!

Wednesday, April 28, 2010

Sample day of my eating and weight loss tips

Many people have been asking me to share a sample day of what I eat.  Here is what I ate today....

Breakfast
Shake with 1/2 cup plain kefir, 1 cup of frozen fruit, ground flax, handful of spinach, Whey protein powder and water.  Blend in magic bullet. I also had a piece of Red Rice Bread with almond butter. 

Mid morning
Banana, handful of raw almonds and a boiled egg

Lunch
Green veggies with a few carrots, tuna and an apple (I would usually have a complex carb at this meal but did not today)

Mid afternoon
Greek plain non fat yogurt with one container of fresh blackberries

Dinner
Grilled Salmon
Steamed veggies
Rice

Later this evening I had a piece of fruit and a few organic raisins

I do not eat the same thing every day but this is a general idea.  Remember if you are eating healthy foods then you can eat more.  If you want to maintain your current weight then eat all that you would like but make sure they are made by God not by man. 

If you are trying to lose weight try a few of these tips:
  • Reduce your complex carbs after 3pm in the afternoon
  • Stop eating after 7pm
  • No fruit juice
  • Eat 5 to 6 small meals a day
  • Increase your greens-add them to every meal
  • Fill up on veggies especially green ones...you cannot eat too many of these
  • Say no to cheese or only in moderation
  • Only eat sprouted breads
  • No white flour, no sugar, nothing fried
  • Reduce your processed foods
  • Reduce your salt intake
  • Drink 8 glasses of water per day
  • If you need a snack in the evening-pick a lean protein or a shake
  • Add 1 to 2 tablespoons of ground flax to your food per day
  • Stop all diet products (diet coke, diet food, lean cuisine, low-fat, non-fat etc)
  • Exercise at least 20 to 30 minutes 5 days a week m...try the interval training

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