The Memorial Day Weekend starts tomorrow!
Here’s Part Four of your 7 Day summer Fat Loss Plan to help you kick start your summer ready body!
Stock Up On The Top 10 Tummy Flattening Foods
1. Rolled Oats
They fill you up with fat fighting fiber to not only keep you satisfied and give you the energy to start your day but this flat tummy food also helps to stabilize your blood sugar levels – which keeps your body off the fat storage roller coaster and helps to fight cravings!
2. Apples
Apples are so easy to grab and go, we always have them on hand, they are high in water content and fiber, plus research has shown the pectin in apples aids in your fat loss efforts for it causes the stomach to empty more slowly and you feel satisfied longer.
3. Blueberries
I always have a giant bag of these powerful berries on hand! Not only super high in antioxidants to keep you youthful, healthy and energetic, they are also a sweet source of fiber and they contain tannins, which act as astringents in the digestive system to reduce inflammation – promoting a healthier digestive tract.
4. Almonds
“Portable protein” – the perfect emergency snack or pair it up with a fruit or veggie. High in metabolism-boosting Protein and Healthy Fats. Watch your portions though – measure out 1/4 cup servings and stick in a snack size baggie.
5. Eggs
Yes, they ARE good for you. They are considered the gold standard of protein quality because of their superior amino acid content, providing your body with the building blocks for lean muscle – the heart and soul of your metabolism – they keep you satisfied and energized. Plus they are affordable and super easy to make – it takes less than 3 minutes to prepare an egg.
6. Spinach
This super veggie goes with everything. At only 5 calories per cup how could it not?! Use in omelets, wraps, salads, side dishes…the list goes on. Great source of beta carotene, vitamin C, calcium, folate and magnesium to keep your body healthy and your metabolism humming!
7. Yogurt
A great source of protein and the live cultures help boost immunity and aid in digestion. My favorite – Greek Yogurt. NOTE: Avoid choosing brands that contain High Fructose Corn Syrup and artificial sweeteners. Read the ingredients!!! (ex – yoplait – not a good choice).
8. Frozen Wild Salmon Fillets
A simple and delicious protein source! I buy mine frozen to last longer and for easy prep. Loaded with omega-3′ – essential fatty acids that promote fat loss by helping to regulate insulin and even decrease insulin resistance. They improve blood sugar control, which helps reduce food cravings and overeating. Plus omega-3s help your body to burn off calories before they get stored as fat.
My favorite meal replacement shake!
As a partner of Prograde Nutrition – the ONLY supplement company I truly trust – I have been enjoying their out-of-this-world delicious Chocolate Meal Replacement just mixed plain with water for those mornings that are too busy to sit down for breakfast …to getting creative and adding Lean to smoothies and even to make fun snacks like Cocoa Oats!
Cocoa Oats
3/4 cup rolled oats
1 TBSP Almond Butter
1 Scoop Prograde Lean Chocolate Meal Replacement
1-2 TBSP water or “milk” (I use almond or coconut milk)
Mix and enjoy – no I do not cook the oats. I think of this like a No Bake Cookie.
10. Salsa
Yes, tomatoes have wonderful health benefits, but in salsa form they also work well to add low cal, energizing flavor to your meals. Choose a spicy variety and get the added metabolism-boosting kick from Capsaicin — the chemical in peppers that gives them their bite. I use salsa as a supportive condiment and even as a salad dressing.
With these Top 10 Flat Tummy Foods on hand, you can mix and match for a variety of metabolism boosting meals and snacks!
Follow Full Body Workouts
The key to an effective resistance training program is to challenge the major muscle groups of your body with each workout so you improve strength and endurance as well as boost your metabolism.
Want tank top ready arms?
Stop wasting time on isolated exercises!
Trade… triceps kick backs for push ups, bicep curls for rows and shoulder raises for shoulder presses.
Rather than spending hours isolating each muscle group at a time – choosing compound moves creates workouts that are short and to the point.
Choosing full body moves not only recruits more muscles so you burn more calories …but keeps your workouts short and intense! Feel a difference in a matter of 15 minutes!
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