7 Ways to Snack Smarter and Work out Harder ...

1. Cut up Veggies

Chop up some celery, carrots, tomatoes and broccoli so you can have them fresh and on hand to enjoy before your workout. This healthy snack will help you to feel fueled and ready for your next workout. And this is one of the best ways to snack smarter so that you can work out harder!

2. Carry Portable Fruit

Carry portable fruits, such as a pear, apple, banana or plum, when you are out and on the run. When hunger strikes, you can avoid diet sabotage by making an unhealthy choice, and search no further than the convenience of your purse. And when you have your afternoon workout, you can feel the difference after fueling your fitness the healthy way!

3. Always Have Nuts in Your Pantry

Nuts are packed with protein along with being healthy for your heart, so why wouldn’t you want this portable snack in your home or on the go? The good fats in nuts have been proven to lower your cholesterol and better your heart. This is also a great pre and post workout snack to help you make the most of your workout. Just to make sure to never eat more than a handful a day because of the high fat content.

4. Never over Indulge

Snacking smarter means you need to pay attention to portion control. A snack is a mini meal so this should be a quarter the size of your main meals. Little snacks should be eaten every 2-3 hours to keep your metabolism strong and help you avoid overeating at main meals. This will also help you to refuel and recover quicker from workouts!

5. Stock Your Freezer with Frozen Fruits and Veggies

It is much easier to make healthy choices when they are all on hand. So stock your freezer with frozen fruits and veggies and if you are out of fresh, you can always open the freezer and make a healthy shake. This is great before your workouts to help fuel a fitness blast while stabilizing your blood sugar level. So shake up your day the healthy way with a green smoothie!

6. Prepare in Advance

Plan your meal plan for the week and prepare in advance by cutting up veggies, always having a fruit salad in the refrigerator and making sure your food pantry and refrigerator are always stocked with healthy food choices. And after your workout, you will be ready to refuel. This will ensure success in weight loss and health results for your life. You only have one life so live it right!

7. Never Have Cookies or Chips in Your Home

If you want to indulge, do so outside of the home. Remove all chips and cookies from your home. Stop saying you will get on track starting tomorrow because you will never do it. And if you want to indulge when you dine out or attend a party, do so guilt free, by having one cookie or a scoop of ice cream. Living life in moderation is the best thing you can do for yourself, and it will keep you on track to healthy eating without feeling deprived and depressed. Just don’t overdo it, the key word is moderation. And you will work out harder in your next workout to burn off the cookie you ate.

With all the ways to snack smarter and work out harder, are you ready to put these tips to the test? Do some research on healthy meals - or better yet, check out our other articles to help you get on track to weight loss and health success!