Get that Beach Body

Healthy Cooking for Two (or Just You): Low-Fat Recipes with Half the Fuss and Double the Taste

With summer just around the corner, it’s time that you do something about your body so you’ll look and feel good in that bathing suit. But if the trend remains true to form, you’ll make promises you can’t keep. So, you end up with that same figure you were stuck with last season. You think about making true to your promise the next year, but you can’t wait that long. The change has to begin today, and you just can’t excuse your way out of the situation anymore. If you give in to temptations and keep making promises for the future instead of today, you will never get that body you want.

To make things easier for you, find a plan you can actually live with. So rather than creating a one-size-fits-all kind of lifestyle, you need to make the necessary adjustments so you will be able to live with your decision more easily. There are ways to curb your cravings and give your body the fuel it needs to remain active. There are yummy treats in store, and these are the healthy kind. For many, they equate diet with meals that taste like paper. They can’t be further from the truth. If you looked through the collection of recipe books in your nearest bookstore or scouted around for helpful websites, you’ll see that preparing yummy, healthy treats is a definite possibility. With thousands of recipes available, you can actually add spice and variety for the foods you eat.

Okay, so what if you don’t cook? Instant gratification is your modus operandi and you’re known to be the takeout queen. If you go through the traditional route, you often fall short of the recommended daily nutrients your body should have. The best solution for this would be to hit the grocery and start buying veggies, whole grains, fruits, and nutrient-rich meals. You’ll be surprised at the choices you’ll have and preparing a meal won’t take much. Just mix and match some of these, add a teaspoon of tasty dressing, and you’re pretty much set.

Or, you could also be what people refer to as a diet rebel. You enjoy healthy meals, but you really want them to taste good. Plus, you love indulging on sinful desserts. This defiant attitude denies you of the vitamins and minerals you need. What you can do right now is focus on one meal that’s flavorful. Just control the portions so that you satisfy your cravings and still leave room for the healthy stuff. Choose extras that are rich in fiber. You’ll feel full for longer periods of time and you won’t easily be tempted to have seconds. Eat small portions and have six meals in one day instead of the usual three. When you start feeling hungry, at least you know that your next eating time is just around the corner. And remember: never miss breakfast. This is the most important meal of the day because it is easier to turn down temptation when you’ve filled your body with the right kind of nutrients.