Paying close attention to your diet is extremely important, especially as you begin a new exercise routine and choose to be healthier. You won’t lose weight without watching how much, of what types of food you eat every day, and what kinds of foods you’re choosing for your protein, carbs and healthy fat. Take the meat in your diet, for example. Make sure you choose lean cuts of meat to benefit both your health and your waistline. By definition, lean cuts of meat are lower in fat and calories. Eating a healthy meal of fish like salmon is as delicious as it is healthy for you. There are also a number of different methods and seasonings you can use to prepare your chicken, turkey and other fish varieties. Though red meat can be high in saturated fats and calories- you don’t need to cut out red meat entirely from your diet. As long as you make sure that the red meats you choose are lean, there won’t be a significant enough difference in fat and calories to derail your fitness goals. All you need to do is educate yourself on the healthiest cuts of meat and the cuts that you should definitely avoid if your looking to burn body fat. The ribbons of fat that are found in a typical cut of meat help provide flavor and tenderness, while adding fat and calories to your daily intake. Prime cuts of meat have the most marbling (that ribbon effect), and select cuts have the least. Choose select cuts of meats with loin or round

in the name, such as sirloin, tenderloin and eye of round, as they are typically the leanest. Choosing a lean cut of meat can assist you in your weight loss goals. But just because they are leaner cuts, doesn’t mean they have to be tough or flavorless. When cooking a lean meat, try marinating it or dressing it with a salsa, specialty mustard or other low-calorie and low-sugar dressing. These options will help the meat to remain tender without packing in excess calories. Just because you’ve selected a lean meat, and cooked it without butter or oil, doesn’t mean you can have as much as you want. You still need to watch your serving size. Ask your trainer and nutrition consultant what amount of protein is appropriate for your goals because everyone’s body has different needs. Make sure to load up your plate with clean veggies of all varieties. Clean-meaning no butter, excess oil or heavy dressings. Eating extra veggies before your meal like a salad and during your meal, for instance steamed asparagus, will not only help fill you up but help your body digest your protein properly. Lastly, don’t forget to change it up here and there. Occasionally adjust your meal plan to avoid getting bored with the same foods-tempting you to cheat on your program with rich, calorie dense meals . And as always, talk with your personal trainer or nutritionist to make sure that the foods you are eating meet your body’s needs. We’re here to help! Enjoy!

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