Picture me fist-pumping when I say Rules.
Bob Harper - of Biggest Loser fame - has a newish book out called "The Skinny Rules." I haven't read the book (for shame), but I've read a ton of other "diet" books.
I hate the word diet.
My friend Betty posted these rules for our group during The Biggest Loser challenge I put together.
Here are The Skinny Rules:
1. Drink large glass of water (16 oz.) before every meal and snacks--5 a day
2. Don't drink your calories--stay away from fruit juices and sodas that are high in sugar. 2 cups coffee okay
3. Eat lowfat protein at every meal--protein doesn't have to be animal based. Protein minimizes hunger.
4. Slash intake of refined flour/grains--try brown rice, quinoa, barley, farro
5. Eat 30-50 grams of fiber
6. Eat apples and berries each day
7. No carbs after lunch--eat lean and green at night. Protein and veggies are best
8. Read labels--stay away from artificial ingredients or foods that sound like bad chemistry experiments
9. Get portion size right--you can bag some portions ahead of time
10. No artificial sweeteners
11. No white potatoes
12. One day a week meatless--eat more beans and nuts
13. No fast foods and fried foods
14. Eat a real breakfast: include protein, grains and fruit (lowfat plain yogurt is great protein source)
15. Make your own food and eat at least 10 meals a week at home
16. Banish high salt foods--use more herbs
17. Eat veggies--as much as possible
18. Go to bed hungry--try not to eat after 8 p.m. or 4 hours prior to bedtime
19. Sleep Right--get adequate sleep
20. Plan one splurge meal a week--but don't go crazy with the calories, fat and sugar in it
Seems like a no-brainer, right? It sounds like something I might be able to handle in my life. I love my white carbs though! Such a drug they are!
I think I'm going to give it a shot though. I need to start making better food choices. Making good choices has always been my problem, and I need to start fixing it.
Anyone followed this approach? How did it work for you?
Just found your blog! Thank you for posting this!
ReplyDeleteMy approach is all in moderation, which seems to follow these rules. Did you read the book? Did you like it?
I look forward to reading more from you! :)
Thanks for stopping by Shannon! So happy to see a comment :D
ReplyDeleteI totally agree with everything in moderation. I try to follow that, but I know my diet needs to be better. It's my ongoing struggle!
I have not read the book, just the rules ;)
I've been seeing "the rules" around a lot recently! I haven't formally tried to follow all of them, but there are definitely a few I do on my own. I should try to do them ALL more consistently though.. :) Do you think you'll get around to reading the book?
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Thanks for the comment, Jen! I would love to read the book, I'm a big Bob Harper fan! I feel like I've read a bunch of "diet" books already and the information seems similar to Jillian's Master Your Metabolism and Jackie Warner's "This is Why You're Fat." I will definitely try to get a copy from the library!
ReplyDeleteI read, read, read, but I need to really make the commitment to put what I read into action. I have commitment issues! LOL.