Kudos to the author of “The Skinny Rules”, Bob Harper
RULE 1: Drink a large glass of water BEFORE every meal, no excuses!
RULE 2: Don’t drink your calories
RULE 3: Eat PROTEIN at Every Meal (or stay hungry and grumpy)
RULE 4: Slash your intake of refined flours and grains
RULE 5: Eat 30 to 50 grams of FIBER a day
RULE 6: Eat APPLES and BERRIES Every. Single. Day
RULE 7: No carbs after lunch!
RULE 8: Learn to read the food labels so you know what you are eating
RULE 9: Stop guessing about portion size and get it right for good
RULE 10: No more added sweeteners, including artificial ones
RULE 11: Get rid of white potatoes
RULE 12: Make 1 day per week MEATLESS
RULE 13: Get rid of fast food and fried food
RULE 14: Eat a real breakfast
RULE 15: Make your own food and eat at least 10 meals a week at home
RULE 16: Banish high-salt foods
RULE 17: Eat your vegetables, just do it!
RULE 18: Go to bed hungry
RULE 19: SLEEP right
RULE 20: Plan 1 splurge meal a week
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