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Abby's Magazine - May/June 2015 | Page 55 6902 West Linebaugh Ave Tampa Fl 33626 www.drdelraedetox.com delrae@drdelraedetox.com p: 813-475-6472 about physically writing down what you eat, how you are feeling and your workouts. Be sure to show it to your accountability partner (physician, personal trainer, or friend) weekly. I have an online diet and exercise tracker that holds my clients accountable and allows them to have access to new weekly workouts and nutrition recipe videos. 5 Tips to Start Losing Weight Today After working with thousands of clients, I realize one of the most common struggles people have with healthy nutrition and weight loss is eating more frequently throughout the day. Skipping breakfast or only eating 1-2 times per day can lead to fatigue, sugar or salt cravings, and over-eating (especially at night). Set yourself up for success by following my top 3 tips for healthy weight loss. 1. Eat breakfast - research shows consuming a high quality protein shake first thing in the morning can boost your metabolism by 25%! My Fit Shake not only has the highest quality protein on the market, it has 6.1 grams of branched chain amino acids, 200mg of antioxidants and a full b-vitamin complex. It's gluten- free, soy-free, has NO artificial sweeteners, fillers or preservatives. And, it tastes like a vanilla milkshake! 2. Stop thinking of eating "meals" as sit-down, large- portion, energy-draining events! Instead, start thinking of food in terms of small-plates, small-portions, whole food, energy-DRIVNG fuel for your body! 3. Perfect pairing. Let's be honest - it would be nearly impossible to never eat a carb again for the rest of your life. Instead, learn to eat the right kind of carbs at the right time of day to leave you feeling satisfied, full of energy, and burning fat for fuel so you can finally maintain your weight loss results for a lifetime. 4. Start eating foods without labels. We all know processed food is unhealthy. But, it's frustrating to learn that even foods labeled as "natural" can contain sugar, sodium and unhealthy fats. My general rule is to start eating more whole foods, or foods that don't come in a wrapper or container! Fruits, veggies, lean meats, raw nuts and seeds, and healthy fats like coconut oil and avocado are a great place to start. 5. Accountability is key. Research shows accountability is the #1 determining factor in successful long-term weight loss programs. I recommend a physician- supervised program with weekly weigh-ins and periodic body fat analysis. I offer a supervised program at my office, Blast Fitness and Performance Center. Remember to surround yourself with supportive friends and family that encourage healthy choices.