Many clients admit to avoid snacks because they’re afraid that it may lead to unwanted weight gain. However, most personal trainers recommend healthy snacking because it offers incredible benefits for your body and can even aid in your weight loss journey!
Did you know that enjoying healthy snacks throughout the day can:
- Stop you from overeating
- Keep your blood sugar levels steady
- Boost your energy levels
- Improve your productivity and concentration
Achieve Dramatic & Sustainable Weight Loss Results With Our Calgary Personal Trainers
Achieving and maintaining your weight loss results is not an easy feat, especially during the summer time! Our team of qualified and dedicated personal trainers can help create a customized fitness and nutrition program that fits into your lifestyle and helps you achieve your weight loss goals in the most sustainable and healthy way.
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4 Healthy Summer Eating Tips to Boost Your Weight Loss Results
For many Calgarians, summer is a time to take things slow, enjoy the great outdoors, and enjoy fun outings with family and friends. Unfortunately, it is also the time when many unhealthy foods, such as sugary frozen cocktails, carnival treats, and more, make their way into your diet, making weight loss difficult.
But don’t worry! These 4 healthy summer eating tips will ensure you won’t sabotage your weight loss efforts:
1. Use Fresh Produce
Summer is the perfect time to indulge in nature’s finest by eating the freshest fruits and vegetables. During the hot months, make sure to add these to your diet:
- Tomatoes: Add these to your lunch or dinner salad and they’ll give you your daily intake of Vitamin C.
- Avocados: Avocados are perfect for putting in your salads and burgers, but you can also toss them in a blender and make a fresh smoothie.
- Spinach and lettuce: Greens such as spinach, lettuce, and swiss chard are all in season throughout the summer months and are full of cell protecting antioxidants.
- Bell peppers: Bell peppers make a great addition to a snack or meal and they have even been shown to lower your risk of developing cardiovascular disease and age-related eye diseases.
- Berries: All berries are high in fiber, Vitamin C and antioxidants, so add them to your morning smoothie.
- Watermelon. Watermelon is 92% water, meaning that it will prevent bloating, keep you full for longer, and boost your immune system.
2. Go For Lean Meats
One of the simplest ways to stay healthy this summer is by choosing to eat leaner meats such as ground turkey, fish, and skinless chicken breasts. If you want to indulge, why not grill some tuna, lobster, or salmon for a low-calorie, protein-packed lunch?
Build Your Own Burger: Have a barbeque coming up? You can build a healthy burger without sacrificing taste by using whole wheat buns, lean meat, and opting for healthy and delicious toppings such as pineapple, guacamole, and low-fat feta cheese.
3. Choose Your Cold Treats Carefully
Want to satisfy your sweet tooth without feeling guilty? Why not look for alternatives to the calorie-heavy sweet summer treats by opting for sugar-free ice cream or sorbet, which offers a low calorie, tasty, and refreshing alternative.
Tip: Experiment with different brands of sugar-free ice cream but don’t forget to watch your portions!
4. Stay Hydrated
With the rising temperatures and increased outdoor activities, dehydration is a major concern of summer. To make sure you are drinking enough water, why not buy a reusable water bottle and keep it with you at all times as a reminder to take sips regularly.
Stay Healthy All Summer Long
Our personal trainers can help you create a customized summer weight loss and nutrition program to ensure you maintain your weight loss results throughout summer without sacrificing any of this season’s tasty offerings.
Want to know more? Visit our gym at 217 7 Ave SW Calgary, AB, T2P 0X1 or you can contact us at 403-612-3538 or fill in our online contact form.
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