This post about Smart Steps to Drop Pounds this Spring was sponsored by Hood as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own.
A couple of months ago I read the smartest tip I’ve ever come across in regards to shedding weight. Of all the unlikely places and sources, it was from Bobby Flay in Parade magazine. I can’t quote him exactly, but in short, he said, “Consume less calories, move more.” Never one for fancy diets or formulas, I loved the simplicity of his sentiment. Because really, isn’t this what it all comes down to? Eat less, burn more. That’s why I’m so keen on smart finds like Hood Calorie Countdown. I shared this genius calorie-saving dairy beverage with you last month, and weeks later, I’m still loving on this find and have made it a solid part of my plan to drop pounds this spring.
5 Smart Steps to Drop Pounds this Spring:
- Cut calories. As Bobby Flay noted, this makes a difference! Reduce your calorie intake, and the pounds will drop. Thank goodness for products like Hood Calorie Countdown which allow you to continue enjoying food and beverages while doing away with unnecessary extra calories! Check in HERE for ways to use this product in yummy calorie-saving recipes!
- Move it, move it! I love my Fitbit with a passion. It allows me to tackle my day with loads of mini rewards–another 1,000 steps? Score! Hitting my daily 10,000 step goal? I feel like a rockstar! Yet aside from my tracker’s reports, the primary reward is that I am moving. Movement = calorie burning, which is a good thing.
- Down that water! Listen, I have been there–thinking does it really matter if I gulp down that glass of water?–but by consistently drinking lots of water, you keep your metabolism grooving and potential bloating at bay. Not to mention, it can help keep you full. So fill up that water bottle, mama, and thank yourself later.
- Know your vices. I am not sweets gal, but I love my carbs. So I have learned to enjoy them–in moderation. While it won’t do my diet any good to rock them around the clock nor to avoid them full-stop, by occasionally indulging in a handful of tortilla chips (my go-to weakness!), I am doing myself a favor. Total deprivation would only lead to me breaking down and eating ALL THE TORTILLA CHIPS. Allowing myself to enjoy a few along the weight loss way helps keep me on track in the overall scheme.
- Focus on protein. This is my #1 tip. If I eat a hefty dose of protein at every meal/snack, not only do I feel fuller, I have consistent energy to tackle my day. As a busy mom of young ones? This is an immeasurable help!
More scoop on Hood Calorie Countdown as part of your plan to drop pounds:
- Choose from Whole, 2%, Fat Free and chocolate-flavored:
- Hood Calorie Countdown Whole (per 1 cup serving)
- 100 calories or 33% fewer calories than traditional whole milk
- 3 grams carbs or 75% fewer carbs than traditional whole milk
- 3 grams sugar or 75% less sugar than traditional whole milk
- Hood Calorie Countdown 2% Reduced Fat (per 1 cup serving)
- 70 calories or 42% fewer calories than traditional whole milk
- 3 grams carbs or 75% fewer carbs than traditional whole milk
- 2 grams sugar or 75% less sugar than traditional whole milk
- Calorie Countdown 2% Reduced Fat Chocolate (per 1 cup serving)
- 80 calories or 56% fewer calories than traditional chocolate milk
- 5 grams carbs or 67% fewer carbs than traditional chocolate milk
- 3 grams sugar or 75% less sugar than traditional chocolate milk
- Calorie Countdown Fat Free (per 1 cup serving)
- 35 calories or 56% fewer calories than traditional fat free milk
- 3 grams carbs or 67% fewer carbs than traditional fat free milk
- 3 grams sugar or 75% less sugar than traditional fat free milk
- Hood Calorie Countdown Whole (per 1 cup serving)
- Calorie Countdown blends ultra-filtered milk with water, cream (and other ingredients) for a delicious and creamy taste while delivering fewer calories, less sugar, and fewer carbohydrates than regular milk
- Calorie Countdown is made with milk from farmers who pledge not to use artificial growth hormones
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Now that you have the whole scoop on Hood Calorie Countdown and smart steps to drop pounds this Spring, go out go hard after your own weight loss, friends! We CAN do this, I promise!
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Meredith blogs at The Mom of the Year, where she dedicatedly earns her title one epic parenting fail at a time, offering quick, relatable laughs for fellow parents and all their empathizers. She has been part of several best-selling anthologies, featured on prominent sites such as Huffington Post, In the Powder Room and BlogHer, and loves her role as the Executive VP/Operations Manager of The BlogU Conference. When she's not breaking up fights over Legos and juice boxes, she remains fully committed to sharing a less serious look at the world of parenting.
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Janine Huldie says
I could definitely stand to lose 5 pounds after the long winter and holiday season. So thanks for the great tips and advice above. Will definitely be referring back to this now 🙂
Meredith says
We moms have to keep tackling it bit by bit every day to keep those pounds in check! Go get those 5 lbs., mama! 🙂