What should I eat in conjunction with your program?
My philosophy is to eat “as close to the farm” or as naturally as possible.
For breakfast I’ll eat oatmeal or scrambled egg whites with spinach and tomato.
Mid-morning I have a protein drink or a smoothie.
Lunch is usually a salad with vegetables or half a turkey or tuna sandwich.
Dinner again is a protein, vegetables, and a starchy carb the size of a fistful.
The key is small meals. It’s about being disciplined. You need to set a goal. Poor snacking is a problem for us. French fries, onion rings, and shakes taste good, and abundance is on every corner.
The bottom line is, “Energy in is energy out!” Avoid fried foods as much as possible. Starchy carbs need to be burned off. The Italians and other Europeans eat a piece of protein, a small amount of pasta, and a salad at a meal. Overall caloric intake means portion control. It’s actually not rocket science.
So for those still on the fence about getting off the couch and really committing themselves to getting fit, what would you say to them?
You don’t have to be a bodybuilder, but you owe it to yourself to stay as healthy as you can, especially as you age. And what I’m trying to show people is that you don’t have to join a gym or adopt a complicated routine to show real improvement in your fitness level.
My 10,000 Steps a Day™ to Your Optimal Weight is a tool to help you implement a simple and enjoyable walking program into your daily routine that will allow you to shape up, respect yourself, and improve your lifestyle. We’ve also included a lot of encouraging tips and suggestions to help you develop healthy habits and keep you inspired along the way. And when you exercise more, you can eat more. Just remember to eat healthily! I want to encourage people to develop good habits. And the 10,000 Steps program is a great way for so many people to start.
Thank you Greg.
Thank you Kelly.
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