Plan and Prepare Meals = Success

Good morning!

I am up at 5am making food for the next few days. This is how members are going to be successful. Eating too many packaged meals (Lean Cuisines and Healthy Choice) could lead to a lot of sodium taken in if you are not carefully; therefore, if you invest maybe two days a week to preparing your meats, you can always quickly make a side of vegetables and some form of sweet potato for you lunch or dinner. This also helps you in saving money. Living in New York City, it is so expensive, and can force someone to spend a lot of money eating out - especially if you are trying to eat healthy.

Preparation is key to being successful. See you on the healthy side.

Try a NEW FRUIT - GRAPEFRUIT!!!

 TRIED A NEW FRUIT RECENTLY?

NO? TRY GRAPEFRUIT!!!!

No, not the Grapefruit Diet, but the fruit, grapefruit. It is delicious and is great for you. The benefits of eating grapefruit are:

1.                Can assist in your weight loss if eaten daily

2.               Lower insulin levels; remember excess insulin can lead to weight gain

3.               Increases your fiber intake; 1 grapefruit = 2 grams of fiber

4.              Helps to maintain your vision

5.               Low in calories – 40-50 calories per whole grapefruit

6.              Can lower your cholesterol numbers

If you are getting bored with the same fruits, try GRAPEFRUIT – you won’t be disappointed!