Don’t fall for this

This might come across as a soapbox rant; for that I apologize, but this is a message that needs to be spread. Your fat loss depends on it.Why do we fool ourselves into thinking we are eating healthy, when our diets consist of so many processed foods?Donít fall for it: So-called healthy packaged foods are NOT guilt-free.I canít tell you how many folks Iíve seen chow down on organic, all-natural, gluten-free, vegan or high-fiber packaged foods, only to see their fat loss halt and reverse. Packaged snacks and desserts are going to stop fitness results and encourage fat storage. Every. Single. Time.If itís processed and packaged, itís getting in the way of your results.If you are serious about shaping up your body, throw out the packaged foods and opt for wholesome, real foods instead.Start with these: ï lean protein ï fruits ï vegetables ï nuts ï seeds ï avocadosWhen it comes to fat loss, eating clean is half the battle. The other half is all about effective, challenging and consistent exercise.You snooze, you loseSleep matters when it comes to dropping fat. Your body requires a certain number of hours for rest and recovery, especially when your workouts are dialed in. Seven to eight hours per night seems to be the right amount.A study that followed almost 70,000 women for 16 years showed that those sleeping fewer than five hours per night weighed more than women sleeping seven to eight hours per night.Simple Tuna SaladHereís a simple and light version of tuna salad. It cuts out high-calorie mayonnaise and adds chopped fruit and vegetables. Servings: 4Ingredients ï 1 green apple, chopped ï 2 green onions, tops only, chopped ï 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped ï 2 cans albacore tuna, in drained ï 1 tablespoon dijon mustard ï 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted ï 1/4 cup red grapes, halved ï sea salt and pepper to tasteMix all of the ingredients in a large bowl and serve immediately. I like to serve this salad in large butter lettuce leaves, or scooped onto avocado halves. Enjoy!Nutritional Analysis: One serving equals: 222 calories, 16g fat, 9g carbohydrate, 194g fiber, and 14g protein.