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Portion your meals and track your calories. There are many free mobile apps available to help track your activity level and calories.
Control impulsive urges to buy junk food, and instead, allow yourself to one "cheat" meal a week.
What to Eat
Use the following as a guideline:
Protein, such as eggs, chicken, and lean red meat
Vegetables, but avoid corn and peas
Fruit
Fat, such as olive oil, nuts, and seeds
Limit the consumption of bread, pasta, white potatoes, and processed food. These foods are high in carbohydrates.
When you shop for groceries, shop the outside aisles and buy organic when possible. Stock up on fresh vegetables, almond flour, and flax seed.
Check out our Meat of the Week for new meat ideas.
combine all ingredients in a plastic bag and marinate for at least an hour.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Bake chicken for 30-35 minutes or until juices run clear.
Broil on high for two minutes or until brown.
Serve with a fresh side salad.
