Here we are – in the final days of our Cityline 2013 Weight Loss Challenge. We have had incredible success with our weight loss winners and want to wrap up the final month with a bang!
To give you a brief update, the following is the amount of weight our winners have lost thus far:
Mary – 28 pounds down!
Mel – 17 pounds down!
Stefania – 30 pounds down!
That is a total of 75 pounds!
In the final 30 days, I am planning to “crank it up” a notch. For those of you who have been following along with me and have lost weight, or, for those who just realized they wanted to jump-start their weight loss before the summer hits – this is for you. All I am asking you to do is to just give me 1 month. Why 1 month? The reason is because I know if I have you follow the steps outlined below for just a month, not only will you lose weight and flatten your tummy, you will also feel energetic, well-rested and an overwhelming sense of wellness.
So whether you only have 5-10 pounds to lose or are just getting started…. let’s get it done! Simply commit to following the 7 simple steps below and you too will have incredible success.
To help you out, we have our free weight loss journal online (yes…you must food journal for 30 days! Ask Tracy – it works.) and our Cityline Weight Loss Challenge start-up package.
Are you ready to be part of my 1-month club? Let’s do it!
Step 1 – Drink 2 litres of water per day. Upon waking, squeeze half a lemon into 1 cup of water for its cleansing effect. For weight loss purposes, include 2 cups of green tea as well. The EGCG content in green tea has been shown to boost metabolism.
Step 2 – Limit yourself to 1 grain maximum per day. Do not eat your grain option past 3pm. Grain options include:
- 1/2 cup of cooked quinoa (gluten-free!)
- 2 pieces of sprouted grain bread
- 1/2 cup of brown rice
- 1 whole grain wrap
- 10 Mary’s crackers (gluten-free!)
- 3/4 cup of whole grain cereal (i.e. All-Bran, Nature’s Path)
Step 3 – Do not…. I repeat, do not skip breakfast. Please refer to the Cityline website for some quick and easy protein-filled breakfast options.
Step 4 – Focus on nutrient-dense, calorie-light foods. In other words – all your vegetables are free. I don’t have one client who gained weight from eating too many carrots or celery sticks. Whether is it a vegetable soup, salad or just munching on raw veggies in the evening – go for it!
Step 5 – Protein it up! If you are hungry in between meals– grab for some protein. It can be a small amount of chicken, a hard-boiled egg or a small Greek yogurt. When eating a meal, women should consume a minimum of 3-5 ounces of protein per meal; men should consume 5-7 ounces of protein per meal.
Step 6 – To crank up your results – cardiovascular activity is king. A brisk walk or run for 30 minutes 5 x per week is best. With the weather getting warmer, springtime is the best season to tackle your weight loss goals.
Step 7 – As the Nike slogan states – just do it! There is nothing better than feeling strong and energetic. The meal plans, video clips and recipes posted on our 2013 Weight Loss Challenge will take you there.
Are you ready to join me for the final month? If so…I am here to help! Remember – I love hearing from you (and all your positive results). If you would like to reach me, simply e-mail drjoey@drjoey.com!
Yours in good health,
Dr. Joey
Twitter: @drjoeyshulman
Website: www.drjoey.com