Foods that Keep you Fuller Longer

Did you know your body burns and digests foods at different rates.
One of the best foods for keeping you fuller longer and giving you energy is cheese. Cheese is full of protein and actually keep you fuller longer. Yes it is fattening!... But with the right amount this is a great choice to give your body some energy that it needs.
Celery is also another one. Celery is a great source of fiber and your stomach works on digesting it for a lot longer than most foods, which keeps you feeling full longer. It is also very healthy and really counts for no calories, so eat as much as you like!!
Oatmeal is one of my favorite choices in the morning, and it keeps you full and satisfied for hours to come. Eat it with raisins or dried cranberries instead of brown sugar. A GREAT choice!

Eggs have been called the "perfect protein food" well thats because they pretty much are. A study has found that people who eat more eggs or a higher protein diet, stay fuller longer and actually ingest less calories per day.
Beans are another winning choice. They are very high in  protein and are slower digested.

Try incorporating theses foods into your diet to see if you notice a difference. You should have more energy and be eating a lot less!

Step and Sculpt

Ooo I loved this class tonight! I have honestly never been to a step class before but I decided I needed to do something different for once. I had been to some other classes before offered at the rec center, but they weren't as high impact as I was looking for. But tonight was different! I had such a good time, loud music and a fast paced. I am actually soar already. I had to stop a few times and catch my breath., but I really had fun. I cant wait until next Monday!

Don't Believe the Hype!

Something is bothering me out there....
All this hype about weight loss products. "try our special cleansing tea" or "Weight loss pills" or "vitamins that help you lose weight".

Let me tell you, DONT BUY THIS STUFF!! You are wasting your money. Being slim and fit, shouldn't cost you anything more than regular living. In-fact should and could possibly cost even less!
If you want to so called "cleanse yourself" Drink WATER! I mean carry a water bottle around with you everywhere you go and drink 5 full water bottles! Drink Green tea. In fact even drinking black tea will help cleanse you, but of course with no sugar in it. EAT YOU VEGGIES. natural raw foods help you lose weight by regulating your metabolism. You should be intaking enough fiber daily to keep you regular. Also drinking water will help with that too. You should honestly be going #2 when you wake up or very close to that time, every single day, the green tea I promise will help with that. LOL

So don't buy into this Herbal Life stuff, or whatever else is out there trying to rip you off. Promise me, you can do without these products.
If you honestly would like something to boost your metabolism in a pill form the only thing that is going to work are Wake up pills and Ephedren with ASA.  BUT THIS IS DANGEROUS. AND if you stop taking them you will lose your natural metabolism and even put on more weight than before!
it is best to train your body the natural way. Give yourself love :) and healthy food, exercise and plenty of water.

To Lose Weight AVOID SUGAR!

Watch that sugar intake! In order to have your metabolism working properly and most effectively you have to avoid sugar as much as possible.You might not realize it but sugar is in pretty much everything. Even something salty can have lots of sugar in it.  I have a major habit of reading ingredients on everything I buy. If sugar is one of the first three ingredients on something thats not candy, or meant to be sweet then I won't buy it. Watch closely with cereals. Another one to watch is granola snack bars. Those things are so packed with sugar, you might as well eat a chocolate bar. I choose cereals like plain Rice krispies  or Cheerios. For a bit of sweetness I go for the Multi grain Cheerios. You should never be eating something filled with sugar first thing in the morning or really ever in fact. Here is a great article on how sugar effects your metabolism, and how your body processes it.
 HOW SUGAR EFFECTS YOUR METABOLISM

Secrets to Maintaining a GREAT METABOLISM!

My body has not changed shape since I was a teenager. I have always weighed withing 2-3 pounds the exact same weight all my adult life. I am only 27, but yet still I do not to very much to maintain my weight, and most would say that your metabolism starts to go around 25.
I don't really believe that so much. I do think as you get older it is going to be harder to gain muscle weight, and maybe if you gain some, it may be a bit harder as you get older to take it off again. But I think as long as you stay consistent with things you wont ever have to worry.

SLEEP- Sleep is extremely important. Your body needs plenty to be functioning at its ultimate level. You should be getting at least 8 full hours every night. When you don't get enough sleep your body begins to stress. Therefore it is not going to burn as many calories, as well as it is going to crave different foods that give it a quick boost of energy like sugar. Making it harder to stay on a healthy meal plan.
Also as you sleep believe it or not you are burning calories. Your actually burning a lot! For every hour of sleep your burning approximately 50-55 calories. So in eight hours you would burn up to 440 calories!

Also DO NOT skip BREAKFAST! Sooo many people believe that they will loose more weight by not eating as much. This isnt really true. You are teaching your body to store fat. it thinks its in starvation mode and so when you do eat it is going to want to store that food, and not burn it up. Also by skipping breakfast you will have much less energy and therefore not burn as many calories. I have always eaten breakfast. I make sure to have something healthy. I choose to eat cereals with low sugar, or none at all. Add a banana for natural sweetness, or even some raisins, or dried cranberries. And I always pair it with Green tea! But remember to also hydrate yourself, as the green tea will dehydrate you.

Dont Sacrifice good food just to lose weight!

I ate a cinnamon bun last night, and I ate a cinnamon bun this morning!
BUT this is not something I do all the time, also I choose to cut my cinnamon bun in half and eat half at night, and the other half in the morning. That way I am allowing myself to have what I want, but splitting it up allows my body to burn up those calories.
Also I don't have one of these every single day. But I will allow myself to snack on one, once in awhile. If you don't let yourself have treats you will go crazy, and probably binge eat for a whole day!

I have always allowed myself to eat whatever I feel like, I just really watch my portion control. Make sure you don't treat to often either, that way you will really enjoy it when you do!
I also believe that drinking plenty of water is really good for cleansing yourself and keeps your metabolism working properly.

If ever I begin to feel that I have over indulged to much. Or if I begin to see that I have put on a few pounds, I always make sure to drink lots of green tea.
Green tea has played a huge role in keeping me healthy. It is full of antioxidants and also is great for your metabolism. It cleanses the body from fat, and because of the caffeine in it. Your heart rate will increase slightly to help you lose weight.

Get A Killer Butt! Brooke Shares Her Favorite Butt Exercises.

These are my favorite Butt exercises. As long as you have a ball, you can do these at home, which I love. They are not to hard either. My problem area is my butt, and I have found these exercises to work the best!

Welcome Easy Weight Loss and Healthy Living into Your Life!

Thanks for checking out my brand new blog! I am going to be posting some really easy secrets that I have known for years that has kept me in good shape, without ever having to even sweat! I don't believe in working out everyday, or doing really hard exercises that make you want to pass out.
I believe in a sustainable solution that you can live with for life. You should never have to sacrifice things just to be in shape. I find that you just have to really watch your portion control.  If you really want to lose weight you can have your dessert after dinner. Just make a wiser decision. Maybe instead of ice cream have some frozen yogurt instead.
Also if you want to have french fries with your meal, try only having them maybe once every week. You shouldn't be having deep fried food everyday. It is not healthy for your heart, and will make you put on weight.
It is easy to lose weight and keep it off.
I will be posting helpful information and exercise videos to my blog for you to check out. So make sure you subscribe! And stay tuned!