Today, I am feeling the effects of going away from healthy eating for the last couple of days. We went on a small trip with the family, and stayed with some friends so we ate out quite a bit. Even with trying to make healthy choices, the salt and other methods of preparing the food had a negative affect on my belly. My stomach has been bloated and very uncomfortable since I stopped eating my three healthy meals and three healthy snacks per day. This was the first time that we have derailed on our 21 day fix nutrition/workout plan. Boy, do I ever feel the difference. Here are five tips to keep from feeling the bloat...
How to Avoid the Bloat:
There are times when we can’t avoid a bit of bloating, especially for women, but at every other time of the month, we do have a choice.- Avoiding alcohol can make the difference between a flat tummy and the morning-after belly.
- Food that’s high in sodium, like chips, pretzels, soy sauce, prepackaged soups, and pizza, can make us retain water and never want to take our sarongs off.
- Eating large portions of food, as opposed to small meals throughout the day, can also make our waistline look bigger. Try eating three healthy meals and three healthy snacks per day to properly fuel your body. You should be eating every two hours.
- If you’re going to strut your stuff down the beach, try eating a bunch of meals consisting of lean protein, fruits, and vegetables, no larger than the size of your fist. It’s the perfect size for your body to assimilate without overwhelming your stomach. Examples of healthy snacks would be almonds, salt free or sea salt peanuts, sunflower seeds, hard boiled eggs, apples w/healthy peanut butter or almond butter, oranges, berries, celery, or carrots.
- Be sure you are maintaining a daily workout at least 3-5 days per week.
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