People are always looking for a good weight loss meal plan to follow, but how can you really follow a meal plan that wasn’t created for you. Generic meal plans can be good for guidelines, but not to follow strictly. Each person has their own individual needs. Also, someone who is 250 pounds is going to need a lot more calories than someone who is 140 pounds even if they are both looking to lose weight.
So here are a few quick tips to help you create your own weight loss meal plan:
1) Focus on Protein.
Pick a quality protein source for each meal. Pick a good meat source for a few meals and other protein sources for other meals. But make sure you get in at least one big protein source with each meal.
2) Choose Your Veggies.
Each meal should also contain at least one serving of vegetables, preferable two. Even if your meal is a protein shake, throw some spinach in the blender to give your shake a boost. Veggies are important for digestion and antioxidants so get at least one source each meal.
3) Protein and Carbs After Workout
After your workout is the best time to get in those carbs you like so much. This is because your body needs the energy and will metabolize the carbs, rather than store them as fat. Some may also go to replenish muscle glycogen stores.
4) Protein and Fat Most Other Times
For the rest of your meals, focus on getting in a little bit of healthy fat. Add nuts, eggs, flaxseed, almond butter, etc. to your meal plan to get a good dose of Omega-3′s.
5) Eat When You Are Hungry
Listen to your body. It will tell you what you need, when, and how much. Your meals should satisfy you but not leave you feeling stuff. You should never let yourself be hungry for and extended period of time. Your body wants to be a healthy weight, so listen to it.
These weight loss meal plan tips are meant to get you thinking of how to personalize your own diet. You have your own individual needs and tastes. Listen to your body and follow the healthy principles. Do this and you will get healthy and fit.
For more advice on creating a weight loss meal plan, please visit the website of my friend, NYC nutritionist Lisa Cohn.
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