“The big secret in life is that there is no big secret. Whatever your goal, you can get there if you’re willing to work.” - Oprah #teentips”
—@cherylforbergrd
June 2012
6 posts
“At the coffee shop, order unsweetened tea, preferably green tea, for a zero-calorie replacement for high-cal specialty coffee drinks. #teentips”
—@cherylforbergrd
“Eat lean protein with every meal and snack to curb hunger longer. #teentips”
—@cherylforbergrd
“Occasionaly, red meat is okay to eat, just buy an extra lean cut such as sirloin with limited visible marbling (fat). #teentips”
—@cherylforbergrd
“Add cinnamon to yogurt, fruit, cereal, coffee, and dessert recipes to stabilize blood sugar and reduce appetite. #teentips”
—@cherylforbergrd
“Smaller sized plates and utensils make you not even realize that you are actually eating less than you would have with bigger dishes. #teentips”
—@cherylforbergrd
May 2012
26 posts
“Even if you only want to lose weight in a certain area, you still have to exercise your entire body regularly to get results. #teentips”
—@cherylforbergrd
“Most barriers to your success are man-made. And most often, you’re the man who made them.” - Frank Tyger #teentips”
—@cherylforbergrd
“When eating Mexican food, order fajitas with corn tortillas so that you have control over what you end up putting inside. #teentips”
—@cherylforbergrd
“Eat non-fat frozen yogurt or sorbet instead of ice cream. #teentips”
—@cherylforbergrd
“The body doesn’t react to all sugars in the same way. Buy naturally sweet food like fruit instead of foods with high fructose corn syrup. #teentips”
—@cherylforbergrd
“Cook pasta dishes with vegetable-based red sauces instead of cream sauce. #teentips”
—@cherylforbergrd
“Thirst is often confused for hunger, so drink a glass of ice water first and then see if you are still hungry in about 10 minutes. #teentips”
—@cherylforbergrd
“When waiting in line, alternate lifting one foot off the ground to firm and tone the muscles in the opposite leg. #teentips”
—@cherylforbergrd
“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, therefore, is not an act but a habit.” - Aristotle #teentips”
—@cherylforbergrd
“Ask your waiter if you can trade your side of fries for a side of raw carrot sticks or celery. #teentips”
—@cherylforbergrd
“Many products labeled “diet”,”light”, or “fat free” use added chemicals, sugar, and salt to boost the flavor lost when cutting out fat. #teentips”
—@cherylforbergrd
“Always use measuring cups instead of “eye-balling” portion size to get a more accurate account of what you are putting into your body. #teentips”
—@cherylforbergrd
“Don’t rely on a goal number on the scale to track your progress, base your success on how your clothes fit, your mood, and your energy.#teentips”
—@cherylforbergrd
“Build muscle: one pound of muscle burns 3X more calories each day than one pound of fat does. #teentips”
—@cherylforbergrd
