Yes, I always make sure to eat AT LEAST my daily recommended points, I think it’s very important to get the minimum in because otherwise your body will feel deprived and try to store the food you did eat.
One thing I do when I have points left over is to just try to make better choices (food groups I may have neglected during the day ~ have a glass of milk or something with a lot of protein like sliced turkey/ham) if I’m scrambling around for something to finish them…
You’ll find a good balance eventually, but another suggestion is trying to incorporate more of your points into the first half of the day (breakfast/lunch/snacks) since your body will have more time to burn through and use them.
Try to also have a decent snack 30 min. before and after you exercise. I've heard that it's good to have a relatively high-carbohydrate, moderate protein, low-fat meal before working out so I try to keep Fiber One Oats and Chocolate Granola Bars (Target has a generic copy also), Hummus/Carrots and Weightwatchers String Cheese/Reduced-fat Wheat Thins on-hand or in my purse for before my workout. And since I eat dinner soon after I work out in the evenings, then I just try to eat a high-protein dinner (like Teriyaki Grilled Chicken Breast or some of the WW Smart Ones and South Beach frozen meals generally have lots of protein). Protein is not only important in helping keep you feeling full and more satisfied, but also essential in rebuilding and repairing your muscles!
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