Step 7

Ruthie’s Step 7….What to Eat!
Okay are you ready to get started? Let us learn about the food that is going on your plate. For one thing you are going to have to do some research. Sometimes sugar free is higher in fat and sometimes low in fat is higher in sugar. It is just a tough market out there.

It is best to limit your sodium intake by limiting process foods. Do this in moderation.

Cooking from scratch is great and the internet is full of wonderful delicious recipes.
Some are easy to prepare. For instance if I am in the mood for a cake I will type in Weight Watcher recipe for angel food cake. It will come up. If you don’t have a computer you can do this at a Library or buy a cook book. You can get recipes you normally use and just make substitutions. For instant, you want mashed potatoes! Yum! Sub the milk for skim or 1 percent and low calorie margarine and limit your portion. I find I am happy with a half of cup and I just load my plate with veggies!

Eat protein because it burns calories, speeds up your metabolism, and helps build muscle.

I eat very lean meats. Fish, chicken, ground beef {the leanest one I can find}, pork and venison. I trim all the fat and take the skin off. Turkey is good also and the lean luncheon meats.

You need fiber foods to help fill you up! Veggies are a good way and that daily apple which is good for you!

Start preparing your food differently. Give up that fried stuff! Baked, broiled, grilled or poached! I haven’t had fried food in over 15 months and I don’t miss it! I love eating better!

You can add whole grains at meals and snacks.
I just love popcorn!! The microwave 94 percent fat free mini bag is great! I spray the bottle margarine on it. Even better for you just air pop it!

You need to eat often during the day. You need to make better choices when you are shopping! If you’re weak when it comes to cookies or chips just don’t buy them!

Fill up on those veggies and fruits. Think of low cal and low fat ways to spruce them up a little.

You can do research and find the best foods. Limit your portions [step 5]. I will list some foods in my group.

Keep on keeping on ….Making better choices for a healthier you!