The Plan of Attack

We all have something special to plan for the future, even if its 10days or 6 months away, we to have to have a plan of attack to look good for that wedding, reunion or just a sunshiny vacation, to get in shape. Well here are some suggestions to help you get started.

If you have 10 days, here is the plan:

EAT FOOD, don’t starve. It’s not good for your metabolism to go below 1200 calorie diet. Instead choose your foods wisely. Don’t eat out stay home and prepare your meals.

Cleanse your system. Although there are a lot of different types of cleansing products out there, you must be careful of which products are good for you. Try to find one that you can still eat food while you are cleansing. Do your research. I find the best cleanse is easy as this one – one liter of bubbly water, one cup of lemon or lime juice, 1/8 to ¼ teaspoon of cayenne pepper, ½ cup grade A maple syrup. Mix together and drink throughout the day, just one day a week. Also, make sure you eat during that day of cleanse.

Exercise, if you have been slacking in the activity department, well get back on track. Exercise is the best way to shed those lingering pounds. Even though starting exercise with in this 10 day goal won’t take of the pounds immediately, but it will get you going in the right direction.



If you have 4 to 6 weeks to your goal:

Food, aim for a 1200 to 1500 calorie diet (or as I like to say, “changing your bad food choices to good food choices”). Stick to lean meats, low sugar, fruits and green veggies, low fat dairy products, legumes and whole grains.

Journal your food and exercise intake every day. It will keep you on track and even gives you a record of what you did weeks prior.

Don’t deprive yourself of those tasty temptations. If you take away all pleasures of your favorite yummy goodness, you may find yourself resenting and then binging. Have that piece of candy or cookie or glass of wine. It’s ok, I’ll bet you will be a lot happier.

Exercise, start to change it up!!!! About this time frame your body will start to plateau and you need to change your routine. Find another class to take or try some other type of cardio machine. And as the weather starts to getting warmer and sunny, maybe try hiking or going out for a long walk. It’s always great to get out of the monotony of the gym and/or house.





If you have 4 to 6 months:



Food, mix it up. By now you have a comfortable diet plan and are well on your way to your goal. Try different healthy recipes.