Going Green

We have all been there, those last few pounds that just don’t seem to want to come off. Why not take a greener approach to losing those last few pounds or any weight at all for that matter. With a greener way of looking at weight loss you can cut pounds can calories as well as money too. Here are a few steps to looking at your weight loss in a green way.

1. Drink a lot of water:

Filtered water is best, but even water from the tap can help keep you weight loss green. Cut up a few slices of organic oranges, limes, or even lemons or grapefruit is a great way to put a bit of taste into the water as well. Write your current weight down and then divide by 2 and drink that much water in ounces a day. That is a great way to ensure you are getting plenty of water. Even if you can’t drink that much water in a day, just trying to is start enough. If you exercise your body will want the water.

2. Only eat one item:

If you only eat one item for a meal then you are less likely to over eat. Pick a good choice that is not only natural and nutritious but also organic as well. Eat an apple for lunch or an orange for breakfast. Steamed organic new potatoes, or carrots is a great way to start when it comes to dinner and once you get in the routine it will be easier and easier to maintain. 3. Eat less: If you eat less you end up buying less. Eat your meals on smaller plates and bowls. The regular size dinner plate is too big of a plate for anyone to be eating a full meal off of. Use your dinner plates for serving the whole meal instead of just one meal on.These are simple guidelines to help you stay the course when it comes to greening up your weight loss plan. If you know it’s healthy, then stick it in your mouth. If it’s organic, munch away. In time your greener diet goals will come into perspective. Best of luck!

*For more weight loss advice, visit the Shrinking Mama Blog here at Today.com.