By Shaina Zazzaro
New year, new you.
How many times have you heard that? ‘Tis the season for weight loss goals!
Skip the magic shot that you don’t know what it’s doing to your body and trust me. I’ve lost more than 50 pounds three times and I know what I am talking about.
It is simpler to lose weight than you think. I think social media just overcomplicates everything.
Science is science. Calories in vs. calories out.
There is a website — www.tdeecalculator.net — that you can visit to get an estimate of what your calories burned are daily. If you’d like to lose weight, you can also find out what your macronutrients (fats, carbs and protein) are for weight loss calories. This is not 100% accurate but is the best free web formula that I’ve found.
Once you figure out your “macros” you can download the free app “My Fitness Pal” to program in what you eat daily.
Remember: the key to weight loss is consistency.
You cannot eat well for four days and then overeat for three and expect solid weight loss results.
You must be patient. It is much easier to put on five pounds than to take off five pounds.
One tip I’ve learned is to watch for your “bites, tastes and licks.” Eating your kids’ extra chicken nuggets, having a couple of bites of a cookie, those extra licks of ice cream — those are calories, not magical free food (like celery), so watch out for them.
Weighing your food and portion control will get you to where you need to be a lot faster.
I was able to lose and keep off more than 50 pounds by eating Effortlessly Healthy Meal Delivery Service. The key was the food is portioned and weighed out.
Funny story about weighing food. If you look at my Instagram @shainazazzaro you’ll see a viral video I created. It has more than 15 million views. It is literally me showing a proper portion of whipped cream on pudding.
So go watch that viral video.
Follow those steps. Skip the weight loss drugs. Reach your goals. You have one life — let’s make this the healthiest year yet!
Shaina Zazzaro is a devoted wife and mother of two, blending her roles with a passion for health and wellness. She is the owner and chief executive officer of local meal delivery service, Effortlessly Healthy. For more information, visit www.ehmeals.com.