The Body for Life training program has transformed the bodies and lives of millions of people around the world. While the workout routines are vital to the success of this program, the eating regime is just as important, if not more. Perhaps the main problem many have had with this program is trying to fit in six small meals into their already busy schedules. Yet, eating six small meals a day isn’t as difficult as you would think.
Instructions
1. Plan a week's worth of meals at a time. Write out your grocery list on the first page of each week's food journal. Every meal should contain some sort of protein and a healthy carbohydrate, including at least two servings of vegetables per day. Scheduling is the most important step in your Body for Life eating plan.
2. Plan when you will eat each meal. Remember, not every meal has to be lavishly prepared. If you wake up at 8 a.m., plan your first meal at this time. Breakfast could be eggs and whole-wheat toast; a whole-grain cereal and skim milk; or fruit, yogurt and toast. At 10 a.m., schedule another small meal, say a protein drink. For lunch, have a well-balanced meal of protein, fruits and a vegetable, such as a turkey sandwich with veggies and an apple.
3. Schedule your meals to be two to three hours apart for the first half of the day. This will help keep you energized, and you’ll never feel hungry, which is key to any diet plan. After your first three small meals, you can spread out the remaining three depending on when your body feels hungry. Let’s say that by noon you have already eaten three small meals, including the protein drink. After work, have your fourth meal, around 5:30 p.m. or 6 p.m.
4. Be careful planning your meals for the latter part of the day, when scheduling becomes extremely important. After dinner, you will have two other small meals that you can consume. Make sure that these meals are low in carbs and high in protein. A bowl of raw vegetables with hummus, for instance, makes for a great fifth meal. Or keep a cooked chicken or turkey breast in your fridge for easy access to protein. For your last meal, a protein shake with some fruit will fill you up and keep your body full of fat-burning fuel.
5. Make sure you have your meals for the next day planned out prior to going to bed. Keep with the schedule you made at the beginning of the week. If you don’t have enough time in the morning to make breakfast, a protein shake with fruit is a quick and easy way to start off your busy day.
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