90 Day Fiancé's Liz Woods in Bathing Suit Says "Summer"
90 Day Fiancé's Liz Woods has lost a bunch of weight and she's enjoying the fruits of her labor. "Summer ☀️," she captioned a new photo of herself in a swimsuit. How does she stay so fit? And how can you lose weight responsibly? Read on to see 5 ways Liz Woods stays in shape and the photos that prove they work—and to get beach-ready yourself, don't miss these essential 30 Best-Ever Celebrity Bathing Suit Photos!
She Lost Weight
"Goodbye size 5, hello size 3," she captioned a photo. "To implement a successful dietary intervention, consider:
- Eliminating high-caloric beverages, such as juices, sodas and alcoholic beverage,; and processed foods, such as potato chips, pastries and candy, which often are the source of unwanted calories. Instead, drink water throughout the day to stay hydrated.
- Eating smaller portions and incorporating healthy snacks, such as fresh fruit, vegetables and nuts, between meals.
- Self-monitoring by involving the use of food diaries, activity records and self-weighing. Tracking your efforts is one of the elements of a successful behavioral weight loss program," says the Mayo Clinic.
She Eats Protein, Carbs and Veggies for Meals
"Creating healthy meals starts at the plate. That's why the food pyramid has been replaced with a plate. As you see, half of your plate should be fruits and vegetables, preferably nonstarchy vegetables. Good choices include spinach, carrots, lettuce, cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, tomatoes, cucumbers, beets and peppers. Grains fill another section. Choose brown rice, whole-wheat pasta or whole-wheat tortillas. Protein completes the plate. Healthy options include chicken or turkey without the skin, fish and other seafood, beans, soy, and lean cuts of beef and pork. Round out your meal with an 8-ounce glass of fat-free milk," says the Mayo Clinic.
She Ate Turkey
Liz shared photos of turkey bites. "Finding the perfect turkey can get overwhelming — fast. Laura Jeffers, MEd, RD, LD, recommends you keep an eye out for the following:
- USDA-certified organic birds are free-range turkeys raised without antibiotics or pesticides.
- A turkey from a local poultry farmer (non-certified). Ask how it was raised and whether or not it's been enhanced.
- Heirloom breeds are a slower-growing turkey with a little more fat marbling, meaning you get a richer flavor and texture.
- Conventional grocery store turkeys are bred to have more white meat. These birds are confined and they grow fast," says the Cleveland Clinic.
Protein Helps Build Muscle
"The recommended dietary allowance (RDA) for a healthy, non-pregnant adult is 0.8 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight. But let's be clear—the RDA is just the minimum amount you need to meet your baseline nutritional requirements," says our sister site Eat This, Not That! "So, that's your RDA if you're solely seeking to maintain your current muscle mass. But if you're trying to build muscle, Cedrina Calder (aka FitDoc), MD, preventive medicine doctor, and health expert, suggests heeding the American College of Sports Medicine's guidelines, and consuming between 1.2 to 2.0 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight of protein daily (or about 0.54 to 0.9 grams per pound)."
She Hate Three Meals and a Protein-Packed Snack
"Snacking is important way to constantly feed your body with the nutrition it needs every few hours," says registered dietitian Kate Patton, MEd, RD, CSSD, LD to the Cleveland Clinic. "When you allow for healthy snacking in addition to your meals, you'll feel more satisfied and can maintain your energy and blood sugar in a more steady and balanced way throughout the day," she says. "Just make sure your snacks aren't too high in calories, bad fats, salt or sugar."
