SLIMQUICK Program

Eating for success is an essential part of the SLIMQUICK program. To help you eat sensibly and cut calories, we’ve put together an easy-to-follow 7-Day Meal Plan with delicious and simple recipes. SLIMQUICK caplets and packets can also support your reduced calorie diet by helping you control your appetite.

Nutrition Basics

All food is composed of protein, carbohydrates, fats, water or a combination of all four. These four components are called macronutrients and are important to optimal health. The units of energy in macronutrients are known as calories. When losing weight, it’s important to watch your calorie intake. Remember, all activities you do each day help expend calories! And if you use up, or burn, more calories than you eat your body is forced to take energy, or calories, from your fat stores.
 
The SLIMQUICK™ meal plan encourages you to eat more small meals throughout the day. By eating five to six smaller meals, you help to stabilize your energy levels all day long and prevent overeating.

Protein: Eating the right amount of protein is absolutely necessary if you want to drop those unwanted pounds (and inches) and preserve your muscle tissue. Studies show that eating protein helps your body burn calories (called thermogenesis), maintain muscle tone and keep you feeling full.

Carbs: Not all carbs are bad. Complex carbs such as starches and fibers generally take a long time to break down. As a result, they help control hunger, give you an even supply of energy and support fat loss. Opt for complex carbs like oatmeal, brown rice, beans, lentils and vegetables.

Fats: It’s recommended to keep your fat intake to less than 15 percent of your total calories. Choosing the right sources of fat is important.  Select foods rich in omega 3 fats like flaxseed, tree nuts (e.g. almonds, pecans, walnuts, etc.) and cold water fish (such as salmon, sardines or tuna).

Water: Being well hydrated enables all of your bodily processes to occur efficiently. Water helps the body remove waste products, control appetite, improves skin’s appearance, prevent water retention and even aids with your metabolism!

If you’re serious about dropping the pounds, pass on those sugary, calorie-laden drinks like juices and regular soda. Instead, make water your drink of choice and aim to guzzle down an eight-ounce glass every two hours. For variety, add SLIMQUICK packets for guilt-free Mixed Berries or Lemonade flavor!

3 easy rules
You can continue the way you’re eating and cross your fingers that the figure of your dreams will magically appear. Or, you can turn your eating habits upside down and start noticing a difference – immediately! Here are three easy ways to help shape your body’s destiny.

1. Be a smart shopper
When you go grocery shopping think “clean” and eliminate processed foods as much as possible. Avoid keeping fatty and sugary foods in your cupboard – you’ll be more likely to give in to temptation if they’re easily available. A great way to help make sure that you steer clear from these tempting treats is by shopping on a full stomach.

2. Manage your meals
Your diet should consist of meals high in protein, moderate in carbs and low in fat. You should try to eat meals and snacks every two to three hours, which will help to stabilize your energy levels all day long and reduce your appetite to prevent overeating.

3. Control your portion sizes
Whether it’s oatmeal, rice or chicken, you must keep portion sizes under control. The portion should be about the size of your fist. Remember – eating too much healthy food can also prevent fat loss!

Tips on Eating Out and The Grocery Store
Watch portion size – Restaurants typically serve double or triple the portion you would normally eat at home. Order the “half size” or try leaving at least a third of your meal on your plate and take it to go.

Try to stay away from all-you-can-eat buffets.

Choose light – Even fast food restaurants offer healthier choices on the menu these days. Ordering foods that are baked, broiled or steamed is a good rule of thumb, as well as fresh fruit salads and veggies with lighter dressing.

Condiments – Today the grocery aisle is stocked with savory suggestions that can help you eat healthier, so you don’t have to sabotage your diet for flavor. Thicker sauces like jam and ketchup are generally full of sugar and excess calories, so it’s usually best to stick to condiments with a thinner consistency, such as soy sauce and hot sauce. Read the labels on all condiments carefully.

Limit your sodium intake. Choose natural sea salt as an option to table salt. Use garlic and other heart-healthy seasonings. Just don’t overdo it.

Grocery shopping – Every kitchen needs a few weekly staples for a healthy diet. If you’re losing weight, your choices are key. Buy virgin or extra-virgin olive oil. It’s an unsaturated fat that’s heart healthy. Look for the brightest fruits and vegetables, which are rich in vitamins and antioxidants. Apples, blueberries, broccoli and carrots are just a few items that should be in your grocery bag. Buy lean – Poultry, fish and pork are all lean. Extra lean ground beef or cuts of beef like filet mignon and sirloin are leanest.

Get in the Know
Following a healthy diet takes practice, so don’t beat yourself up if you’re finding it tough early on. Don’t make the mistake of assuming you know all there is to know about nutrition right off the bat. The key to shaping a better body is knowledge. There are still many women who think starving themselves will get them into a smaller dress size. If these women took the time to learn about proper nutrition, they’d realize how easy it is to eat right! You are already one step ahead by reading this to enhance what you already know.

Check out the following easy-to-follow (and great tasting) sample diet plans to help you in your quest for a better body:

So far, we’ve talked about supplementation and nutrition. There’s still one very important piece to the weight loss trio. It’s time to sweat! Exercise Programs