Preparation is a key to success.
Think ahead and plan out your week's meals. Stock your fridge and pantry with real, whole foods (organic whenever possible - check out the 'Dirty Dozen' and 'Clean Fifteen' lists we posted). It's not the quantity of calories consumed that determines weight gain, but the quality of the foods we eat.
I make sure to fill my cart with greens, reds, yellows, and blues. The more colorful, the better! This helps to brighten your plate naturally.
I've cut a lot of meat out of my meals, so I make sure to get my protein from vegetables and a plant-based protein powder (I love the Vega brand!). If you're a meat lover, stick to grass-fed meats and poultry. Omega-3 eggs and the right kinds of fats (i.e. avocado, olive/coconut oils, raw nuts) also make a good difference in your diet.
Shop the perimeter of the grocery store. Steer clear of the industrial foods (i.e. white flour, sugar, polyunsaturated vegetable oils, trans fats) and go easy on the "extras".
Fresh is best!
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