The Dangers of BLTs

Did you know that BLTs can stop you from losing weight by adding too many extra calories to your daily intake?

And we're not talking about bacon, lettuce, and tomato sandwiches...We're talking about Bites, Licks, and Tastes!

BLTs stands for Bites, Licks, and Tastes that you take throughout your day without even realizing or thinking about it!

For example, it could be finishing your kid's snacks, eating the cut-off crust of a sandwich, or even eating part of a dinner while you're preparing it.

These can be detrimental to your goals because weight loss is all about calories in vs. calories out, and adding calories in with these BLTs makes it more difficult to achieve the calorie deficit needed for weight loss.

The best habit you can create to help avoid BLTs ruining your weight loss goals is to BE MINDFUL.

You don't want to negate the progress you've made, so make sure that, anytime you eat anything, you are mindful of what it is, why you're eating it, and if it's part of a meal or just a random BLT.

Also, if you plan for nutritious snacking, then you will be able to stop BLTs with a healthy snack!

What are some best practices you can implement TODAY to help prevent BLTs?

The best habit you can create to help avoid BLTs ruining your weight loss goals is to Be Mindful. 

You want to maintain the progress you've made, so make sure that, anytime you eat anything, you are mindful of what it is, why you're eating it, and if it's part of a meal or just a random BLT.

Planning Nutrtious Snacking is another way you can prevent BLTs.

If you're engaged in an activity where you know a BLT might become an issue, then you can enjoy a nutritious snack to help avoid unnecessary calories!

Finally, you should Pack Your Meals with Protein since it can help you feel full and satisfied between meals!

Now you know what BLTs are, how they can be damage your weight loss goals and, most importantly, what you can do TODAY to ensure your weight loss goals don't get set back by those pesky BLTs!