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HEY YOU!

Yes, YOU.

I see you, scrolling past this post based on the title. But let me break it down for you. *starts rapping 90’s music*

5 Easy Tips Towards Healthy Eating

1. Don’t just calorie count to lose weight. That’s right. DO NOT. Calories are energy, and it’s more important to eat right than to eat a lot less. Seriously. Don’t.
2. You should never deprive yourself. That’s right, you enjoy that double chocolate cake… In moderation. That’s the key. You can eat “bad” things that you like on occasion, it’s just important to have portion control.
3. Prepare meals for the week on the weekend. Grab your fruits and veggies, protein source, etc., and ziplock bag and refrigerate the ingredients! If you can’t prepare foods, at least plan your meals so you have the ingredients on hand when you need them. Find out more about food prepping at http://www.organizeyourselfskinny.com/2014/10/23/a-beginners-guide-to-once-a-week-food-prep-20-starter-recipes-and-meal-prep-ideas/.
4. Smart snacking leads to smart eating, so try substituting chips for unsalted nuts (almonds are my favorite- bonus: they’re chock full of protein!), candy for fruit, and even ice cream for frozen yogurt, or almond/coconut milk ice cream.
5. Cut down on sodas, and increase your water intake. There is so much sugar in soda, and supposedly, some companies have put addictive substances in their drinks. Be strong. Also- STOP DRINKING ENERGY DRINKS. They’re the worst thing you could possibly do to yourself, soft drink-wise. If you NEED caffeine (we’ve all been there) try drinking coffee instead, or better yet, caffeinated herbal tea. I’ve never been a tea person, but I can stand to drink chamomile.

I hope this helps to get some of you started, and keep the rest of you motivated on healthy eating habits! What are some things you do to keep you on a healthy eating track? Let me know in the comments below!