In order to lose weight, you must cut calories. Simple tips to cut calories include eliminating sweet drinks like soda, sweet tea, fruit punch and lemonade. Alcohol has a lot of calories, so don't forget to reduce the alcohol.
A simple plan would include:
* Breakfast:*
1 cup cooked oatmeal or a packet of instant regular oatmeal with cinnamon and Splenda
2-3 scoops of egg whites or 2-3 hard boiled egg whites on the weekend
Unlimited fresh fruit
1 carton of yogurt or 1 glass of skim milk
* After workout:*
6 oz of juice
1 scoop whey protein
OR a glass of skim chocolate milk
* Lunch:*
6 oz of lean protein, grilled chicken, fish, lean beef or pork (no fried food)
1 small potato or ½ of rice (about the size of the palm of your hand)
Unlimited cooked vegetables
Unlimited salad with low fat dressing
Unlimited fresh fruit
1 glass of reduced fat or skim milk
* Dinner:*
A repeat of lunch
* Snacks:*
Low fat yogurt, Low fat popcorn. No eating after 8 p.m.
Editor's note:To hear more health tips from strength and conditioning coach Dan Riley and team nutritionist Roberta Anding, tune in to SportsRadio 610 every Saturday morning at 7 a.m. for The Houston Texans Fitness Show with Roberta & Riley (*radio promo**
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