Eat 2-3 Servings of Green Vegetables Per Day
Say what? Green veggies? Does eating 3 slices of supreme pizza count? Seriously, when is the last time you ate 2-3 servings of green vegetables in a day? Can't remember can you? Now look, I'm not about to go all vegetarian or vegan on you, but most likely you don't get nearly enough vegetables in your diet. If I'm being honest...neither do I...and that is to our detriment. Green veggies are extremely low calorie, but are also nutritious and very filling. When you make it a point to eat 2-3 servings of these little beauties each day, you are helping to avoid the more calorie dense foods that can throw off your weight loss and fat loss plan. "Well I don't like green veggies...they taste nasty!" (insert whinny 5 year old voice here and begin stomping feet). Changing your body is going to require you to change some of your habits. If you keep doing what you've always done, your going to keep getting what you've always got!
So, try adding veggies to some lean protein and you have a filling meal that is also low calorie! Some ideas: broccoli, brussel sprouts, cabbage, zucchini, asparagus, spinach, green beans, peas, lettuce, collards, leeks, etc.
So, try adding veggies to some lean protein and you have a filling meal that is also low calorie! Some ideas: broccoli, brussel sprouts, cabbage, zucchini, asparagus, spinach, green beans, peas, lettuce, collards, leeks, etc.
How you know if you are performing Rule #9 successfully
Simple...I'll even break it down step by step for you. 1) Go to grocery store. 2) Put green veggies in your basket. 3) Purchase green veggies. 4) Take green veggies home with you. 5) Store green veggies in refrigerator. 6) Find serving size for appropriate green veggies. 7) Prepare and eat 2 to 3 of said servings of green veggies every day. If you do this, you earn your veggie point for the day. If you don't, start back at step 1 and repeat until you get this right!
Helpful Tip
You have to find out what veggies you like so you don't feel like you have to choke down a handful of sod at every meal. Broccoli is my go to. I love this stuff. We have a pampered chef steamer and it only takes 5 minutes to steam a bunch of broccoli. Put a small amount of butter and a little salt or lemon pepper seasoning and BOOM! Low calorie awesomeness. If you are unfamiliar with how to prepare various veggies, just go online and do some google or youtube searching.
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