My other Weight Loss Secret - Part III

This is the 3rd part of my postings about how my diet looks like right now to efficiently lose weight.

Lunch Time

Lunch time is the wrong term. I do not really do a lunch meal, I rather go with smaller portions through the day to keep the metabolism burning. The main lunch portion is bigger than a snack, but smaller than a normal weekday lunch would be. The advantage is that you will not suffer from “food coma” and that it helps you to lose weight.

My lunch meals vary. It can be a salad with light dressing or it can be a tasty sandwich. I switch back and forth to keep it from becoming boring. Make sure to use fat-free or dressing marked as light and keep it in moderation. I mix several salads - including bell peppers, tomatoes, and several leaf salads. Stay away from normal mayonnaise for your sandwich. I prefer Smart Balance Light for the butter or spread and use different mustards for better taste. Use lean ham or turkey and chicken breast. Except for the salad I spread eating out over a period of 30-45 minutes.

Since I work at out in the office gym, I take a break from eating for 1.5 to 2 hours after lunch and then do my daily workout routine. I work out for 30-45 minutes with cardio and maybe some weights. I might also just go for a (power) walk instead, but prefer the real workout. I usually burn between 400 and 500 calories according to the fitness equipment. It’s probably more around 300 in real life, but heck - who cares.

After my workout I eat an apple and a banana, but try to stretch this out to an hour or two after my workout to allow for best fat burning first. Drink lots of water and it reduces any hunger feeling. Total calorie consumption for the day is probably around 850/900 now.

Read Part I of my personal diet.

Read Part II of my personal diet.