Here is a great template for you to work from for General Rules in your weight loss program.
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General Rules for Fat Loss Template
- Minimize or eliminate alcohol consumption during the week
- Shoot for 90% adherence through the WHOLE week
- Log meals and exercise daily in a notebook, app or online log
Non-Workout Day | Meal Examples | Workout Day | Meal Examples |
Breakfast | · 1 Protein · 1 Fruit or Vegetable |
Breakfast | · 1 Protein · 1 Fruit or Vegetable |
Mid-morning Snack | · 1 Quick Snack · 1 Fruit or Vegetable |
Mid-morning Snack | · Quick Snack · 1 Fruit or Vegetable |
Lunch | · 1 Protein · 1-2 Vegetables |
Post Workout Meal | · 1 Protein · 1-2 Starchy carbs |
Afternoon Snack | · 1 Quick Snack · 1 Fruit or Vegetable |
Afternoon Snack | · 1 Quick Snack · 1 Fruit or Vegetable |
Dinner | · 1 Protein · 1-2 Vegetables |
Dinner | · 1 Protein · 1-2 Vegetables |
*Note: Post Workout Meal time can be modified depending what time you work out. |
Sample shopping list | |||
Protein | Fruits | Vegetables | Quick Snacks |
Portions Women: 4-6 oz. Men: 6-8 oz. |
Fresh/ Frozen, No canned since full of sodium 1-2 cups |
Fresh/Frozen, No canned since full of sodium 1-2 cups |
1 Bar or 2 servings |
· Canned Tuna or Chicken · Lean Beef (Steak) · Lean Chicken (Breast) · Eggs · Fresh Fish (Tilapia, Tuna, Flounder, Salmon) · Seafood (Shrimp, crab, Lobster, Scallops) |
· Apple · Banana · Blue Berries · Cantaloupe · Avocado · Cherries · Grapefruit · Grapes · Pear · Pomegranate · Kiwi · Watermelon · Strawberries · Apricot · Honeydew · Orange |
· Artichokes · Asparagus · Spinach · Bell Peppers · Carrots · Beet · Broccoli · Cabbage · Cauliflower · Celery · Cucumber · Eggplant |
· Protein Bar · Protein Shake · Hard Boiled Egg · Cheese Cubes · Cottage Cheese · Sliced Lunch Meat (Sodium Nitrate Free) · Raw Nuts (Handfull) · Greek Yogurt (1 cup) |