Amy Culver - The Queen Of Lean


Holiday stress


Holiday season isn't all just about food


Plan ahead to stay on the right track


Prioritize this Thanksgiving


Choose treats wisely during the holidays


Starting a weightlifting routine


Healthy body has right signs


You need a livable food plan


Tailor your food according to needs


Plan strategies for when life gets hectic


Traveling can challenge eating habits


Parenting your own inner spoiled child


Long-term motives create long-lasting results


Interval training works for anyone


Check ingredients when eating out


Get out of the house for your workout


Lack of sleep may lead to weight gain


Cooking extra saves time and calories


Even small changes can make an impact


Swimming is a good
all-around exercise


Don't let slip-ups destroy your plan


Make your lifestyle and health compatible


A little exercise can yield big results


Food plans can help you eat right


Moderation is weight-loss key


Give your weight-loss plan time


Combat post-holiday blues with activity


Choose holiday calories carefully


Good kitchen tools make life easier


Enjoy feast in moderation


Start planning holiday meals now


Don't buy Halloween candy too early


Theaters offer healthy snacks


Try to avoid evening snacking


Tips to stave off hunger pangs


Stuck?  Reassess your routine


Avoid peaks and valleys in diet


Measure size of food portion to help tip scale in your favor


Learn to love being thin


Change your lifestyle; don't just diet


Fruity thoughts to keep fit


Water can ease cravings


Working a pool into your exercise routine


Stay focused, move forward


Delay caving to craving


Review of daily plan should include diet & activities


Holidays are never-ending


Measuring food is key to weight loss


Food-logging can help in weight loss


Find ways to make exercise fun


Reserve time for your exercise program


Substitutions for your holiday treats


Moderation is key to good diet

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Plan strategies for when life gets hectic

Life gets out of control sometimes, and when it does, our eating can get out of control.  It's helpful to consider possible scenarios and plan a strategy to handle them if they come up.

1:  It's the middle of the week and the kids' sports practice ran late.  You had a dinner planned, but you know there is no way you are going to stick to your plan and get everyone to bed at a decent time.  The only option you see is heading to the nearest drive-through or calling pizza delivery.

Go ahead, do either of those things, they will work in a pinch.  The key is to make wise choices while doing so.  When life is hectic, we tend to compensate with large food amounts to calm and satisfy us.  Then we gulp it down in a rush without even tasting it.  Order a small burger and small fries, or get a thin-crust pizza with veggies.  This way you get everyone fed, including yourself, and you don't completely derail your food plan.

2:  That meeting lasted far longer than you anticipated, you have about five minutes until you are due at the next one, and you haven't had lunch yet.  This means a stop at the vending machine. 

There are healthier options at vending machines, and the choices may surprise you.  While a granola bar seems healthy, your better bet is the animal crackers.  They are much lower in both sugar and fat.  Also, look for baked chips.  Most importantly, stay away from the sugary candy bars that will only leave you feeling crashed in an hour or so.

Remember, when life is crazy, keep your focus.  Always keep an eye out for quick, healthy options that you can grab in an emergency.