Diets! You tried them all and none of them worked, but have you tried Interactive Nutrition's Slim 1™? It's nutritious, delicious and a great way to lose weight naturally, without starving yourself. Slim 1™ features a unique Fibrefull™ Proprietary Fibre Blend that helps to stabilize blood sugar levels and moderates your appetite by promoting a feeling of fullness. We've designed a meal plan, snack ideas, and workout schedule to help you reach your goals. We also have a downloadable food journal, exercise journal and measurement chart to help you keep track of your progress.
You've heard it before and there's never been a truer cliché ... "Breakfast is the most important meal of the day." You wake up from a good night's rest and need to "break the fast" your body has experienced while you've slept. Start your day off with a large glass of cold water. The coolness of the water will jumpstart your metabolism as your body warms up.
Below is a sample meal plan to help you reach your goals and satisfy your cravings.
(Click the image for a PDF version for your fridge)
This meal plan is just a recommendation. Ensure at least 8 glasses of water are consumed while utilizing Slim 1™ as this will assist in the weight loss process. At least 30 - 45 minutes of exercise 3 times a week will also greatly contribute to this weight loss program. Please consult your physician before starting any exercise or diet plan.
Don't have time to make a shake every morning for breakfast? How about a delicious and smooth pudding you can make the night before? Mix two scoops of Slim 1™ (57 grams) with 350-500 mL of water or skim milk until smooth; place in a bowl and refrigerate. In the morning you can enjoy a satisfying, nutritious pudding.
As your body adjusts to your new lifestyle, you will need to maintain your metabolism by eating small, nutritious snacks throughout the day. We mentioned some nutritious snack ideas in the meal plan, here are some additional ideas:
Fruit — apples, oranges, grapefruit, pears, berries(strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, etc.), cantaloupe, cherries, kiwi, grapes, tomatoes, etc.
Vegetables — broccoli, celery, cabbage, cauliflower, green beans, peppers, etc.
Raw nuts and seeds — sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, almonds, cashews, peanuts, pine nuts, hazelnuts, etc. Make sure your selection is plain (not salted or roasted).
Water — water has been known to help suppress appetite, but can be a little boring to drink all the time. Spice things up with a slice of lemon, or lime, or both. Also try flavoured waters (look for the ones without added sugar), or different teas — herbal or green teas. Ensure you consume at least 8 glasses (8 oz) of water each day.
Not sure of a serving size for your snacks? Consult the packaging for an accurate serving size or use these general guidelines. A serving of fruit or vegetables can be measured in the palm of your hand, literally (medium apple, medium carrot, etc.) also measured as one cup, or ½ a cup for loose fruits (berries) or nuts. Nuts are very high in calories, but full of nutrients and help control appetite, so measure carefully.
Making a drastic change to your lifestyle is never easy. We've developed a food journal to help you track what you are eating. This will help you realize your habits, track your serving sizes and demonstrate the progress you are making as you implement changes to your lifestyle.
Just as important as what you eat, is having an active lifestyle. By incorporating exercise into your daily life, you will see even faster, more positive results. At least 30 - 45 minutes of exercise 3 times a week will generate positive results for your weight loss program. Cardio workouts are great to kick start your metabolism and burning fat. Weight lifting is important to firm up those areas where you are losing the fat. Remember to consult with your doctor before starting any exercise or diet plan. Once you have the "go-ahead", ask your doctor to recommend some exercises to start with slowly, join a gym, hire a personal trainer or join a local exercise club of your favourite activity. Work with a professional to develop a workout schedule that is right for you. Feel free to download our workout journal to help you track the progress you've made.
Want to measure your success, use our measurement chart to physically see the numbers changing. If actual numbers scare you, take out your favourite pair of pants (or other favorite piece of clothes) that you have trouble fitting into ... use them as your measurement tool once every couple of weeks. You'll notice that they'll fit as you remembered in no time by following your new healthy lifestyle and exercise program.
Slim1™ Diet Plan developed and written by: Janice McDonald
Consult your physician before starting any exercise or diet plan