6 Simple Summer Diet Tips
Healthy Eating 
Consult your physician before starting any diet and/or exercise plan.
While you're having fun in the sun this summer, you can stick to eating healthy with these 6 Simple Summer Diet Tips. Give them a try and stay on track during this social season. With two bonus recipes and seven no-fail diet tips, this is exactly what you need to eat right and keep the extra pounds off while still having a blast!
1. Eat small meals every three hours so you don't feel the need to overeat in one sitting. Also, drinking 8-10 cups of water per day will keep you hydrated and feeling full. Add some fresh slices of lemon or lime to give your water some zing!
2. Instead of snacking on popsicles or ice cream, try freezing fruit to eat as a snack. A frozen banana or a cup of frozen berries are just as tasty as a frozen dessert!
3. Protein smoothies are a perfect mid-morning or late afternoon snack. If you like cappuccino, you'll love this Muscle-Building Frappucino:
- 1 cup of water
- 4 ice cubes
- 1 scoop of low-carb chocolate whey protein
- 1 tbsp fine ground instant coffee
Dissolve coffee in a separate container of ¼ cup warm water. Blend coffee concentrate with remaining ingredients in a blender. Pour into a glass and sprinkle some cocoa powder on top for the finishing touch!
4. Don't skip breakfast; it really is the most important meal of the day. It's like the ignition of your car. Without turning the key, the motor won't run. Well, the same thing applies to your metabolism. If you miss breakfast, you won't start your calorie-burning motor until later in the day when you finally eat (or turn the key!). Ultimately, missing breakfast translates into burning fewer calories in your day. Be sure to kick-start your day with a good blend of protein and carbohydrates to get your metabolism revving, and don't forget to take your three servings of Hydroxycut to burn even more calories and stay energized all day long! Try these Power-Packed Protein Pancakes for a wake-up call:
Power-Packed Protein Pancakes (2 servings: makes 4 pancakes)
- 2 cups of instant oatmeal
- 1.5 scoops of protein
- A sprinkle of cinnamon
- 1 tbsp of brown sugar substitute
- ½ cup blueberries
- 4 egg whites
Blend ingredients in a bowl and let sit five minutes. Add water until ingredients blend to a thick consistency. Do not over-thin. Spray non-fat cooking spray in a pan while it heats up. Pour ¼ of mix into pan and cook until slightly golden (2-3 mins. per side). Do not overcook. Top these tasty pancakes off with some light/low-sugar strawberry jam or light maple syrup
5. If you're socializing with friends at a party, bring a low-calorie food dish to make sure you have something healthy to eat. Veggie trays, chicken breast strips with a light sauce and/or salsa with whole wheat flatbread to dip are great munchies that people will love.
6. Carefully read the entire label before use and take Hydroxycut as per directions, as you never know what foods could tempt you this summer. Knowing you've taken your three daily servings will ease your guilty conscience and help you burn extra calories all season long!
