Part of being an Irresistible Woman is living a healthy lifestyle. This doesn’t mean you have to be a size 2 ( I’m far from it!), but it does mean making good choices.
Over the past few years, there are healthy habits I’ve adopted and made part of my lifestyle. I may not be at my goal weight yet. However, I am proud that I have stuck to these habits.
1. Water – I know you’ve heard it a million times. Drink lots of water! Well, my friends, it’s true! I drink 100 ounces of water per day. I know that’s more than the recommended average but it does help flush out your system and assist with weight loss. Plus, it’s great for your skin! Hello!! Double Advantage!
2. Diet Soda – I used to drink sugary, calorie infested Coke all the time! I don’t even know how many a day. I started drinking Diet years ago and I love it. I actually can’t stand the taste of real soda. I refuse to totally give up my soda intake. If you are the same, that’s ok. Just ask for diet instead. You are saving hundreds of calories!!! Even when I’m at the club, it’s Bacardi n Diet for me!
3. Low Fat Kitchen – I refuse to bring certain foods into my home. I know that they will kill my diet routine and I’m too weak to refuse them (if their convenient!). Shop smart and only bring fat-free or reduced fat items. I’m also a fan of Skim Milk, Egg Beaters, etc. It really does make a difference. Do NOT stock your pantry with garbage foods.
4. Eat Breakfast! – Again, this isn’t the first time you’ve heard it. I eat breakfast every single morning. If I skip it, I will end up pigging out later in the day because my appetite turns into a wild animal. And don’t just eat toast. You will be starved. A breakfast with protein is the way to go.
Mimi’s Breakfast?
Here are 2 of my favorite breakfast items that you can catch me eating just about any morning.
♥ Egg Whites and Salsa with a fruit salad.
♥ SmartOnes Breakfast Quesadilla – These are great for eating on the run. 2 minutes and go!
5. Plan – Just like the old adage, “Fail to plan and plan to fail.” From personal experience, that is true. The weeks that I plan out my meals and cook ahead, I am very successful. When you wait until hunger takes over your body, you could careless about measuring and eating healthy. Nor, will a salad satisfy you. Even if it’s a rough draft of the meals you want to cook, it will help you stay on track.
Icing on the Cake – Extra Tips to becoming Irresistibly You!
Eat every 2-3 hours. The goal is to eat before you are actually starving. Try it. It works.
No matter what the number on the scale or the size of your clothes, remember . . .
What are your healthy habits? Do you follow any of mine?
“The greatest wealth is health.”
I love this! Because we are all different and we should love the skin we’re in! I know water is good for your skin! I’m getting better:) xoxo
Eating breakfast is so important! We often skip out and take that for granted.
Great post!
Thanks Vic! It’s not always easy to drink a lot of water but it’s a great habit to have!
I am not fun to be around if I skip breakfast! Thanks Nik!
I know I drink way too much water; I’m going to restroom like every 5 minutes…it’s driving me insane.
Yeah, and breakfast is really important. I never skip–probably too because my tummy is usually screaming at me by 9 am. lol
These are great tips. I have never eaten egg beaters. Something about them turns me off, but as I get older and think about better choices, I think I should give them a shot. Thanks again for the great tips!
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That was such a useful post, especially after so many ice creams I ate that summer!
You’re spot on with these tips! I try to follow them as much as I can, although the meal planning doesn’t always go according to plan.
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Corie – I know the feeling about the water. That’s why sometimes I don’t get it all in b/c it’s soooo annoying!!!LOL
Donna – I used to feel the same way and then I just tried it. They really aren’t bad if you can get past the liquid when making them!
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I LOVE this!!!!! Thank you
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Hi Mimi,
I am from India. I follow all the tips you have mentioned,…
Thanks for the wonderful post, and your blog looks great!
Wow! All the way from India! How cool! Thank you for stopping by! Stay in touch!
I’m somewhat late reading this post but I wanted to add something to tip #3. Frozen veggie burgers, meatless crumbles, and veggie sausage are great low fat alternatives to use. I LOVE them… Morningstar Farms and Boca products are staples in my house even though I’m not a vegetarian.