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You'llbe learningto assemble
healthy meals,what to order when
eating out, howto reduce portion
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sizes,how to boost exerciselevels
this booklet
and the reasonsbehind why you
eat. To increasethe likelihood of
achievingyour goals,you'llalso $ M..rur" ,p
keep a food and exercisediary
which will help to create awareness ffi c"t prepared
about your eating and lifestyle
, | .. habits.Awarenessis the first step ffi Eatwisely
and
uongraturattons towards change. exerciseregularly
on taking the next step towards To achievethe changesyou've
getting fit and healthy.lf you took alwayswanted to make, allyou ffi Recordyou.
part in the HFG 12-weekDiet and need is motivation,the support of efforts,focusing
ExerciseP/anlast yeat you'll loved ones and, of course,this on the emotional
alreadyknowthat this plan is booklet. Stickto the plan, avoid
side of eating
anlthing but a fad - it! a way of depriving yourselfofthe foods you
life.For those ofyou who are new love, and enjoy the journey. Before
Setgoalsand
to the HFG l2-week Diet and too long you'll be enjoying health
ExercisePlan,it! important to and weight losssuccess.Here'sto
maintainthem
remind you that it does not a happier,healthieryou!
promise quick weight loss or
miracleweight cures.lt's based on
expert nutrition and exercise
advice that helps you make the
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Breakfast
Choosefrom a rangeof delciousoptions 8
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Learnhowto buid a healthyunch 10
Dinner
Dlnneroptionsanda ceverportionguide '12
Low kJ recipes
P zza,pasta,curries allthe taste,no extrakllojoulesl 13
Eatingout
flsethis easy guide to choose trettertakeaway options 19
Snacks
Both sweet and savouryopt ons, for crushing crav ngs 22
'Fillup'foods
Fee{ul byeatingasmanyoftheseasyoL.r
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Overcomings ip ups
Trytheseusefui'recovery
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Exercise
Yourglrideto cardioandweights,
p usa workout
plan 28
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Beforeyou begin,you'llneedto recordyour measurements. Thiswill helpyou
set your goal.Be sure to recordyour measurements every four weeksso you
caneitherrejoicein your progress,or step up youreffortsa little.As a general
rule,asyouchangeyourroutineto includemoreexercise andalteryour
eatinghabits,youwillfindthatyourmuscles 'tone'andyou'llbeginto losefat
stores,givingyou a slimmerlook.Plus,you'llhaveloadsmoreenergy!
SIVIARTgoals
Once you are at the preparation
stage,you must plan properly
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and set your goals.The best
goalsare SMART My /2-werkSool
Specifrc:Seta well-definedgoal.
Measurable:Establish criteriaso
youcanmeasure yourprogress.
Achievable:Setgoalsthatare
withinyourlimits.
1l RealistieThismeans'doable',
not easy.
i:l Time-based:Create a deadline-
without one it! easyto lose
motivation.
MEASIJREMENTS
BMI(kg/ml
Waist
circumference(cm)
Resting heart .ate
(bpm)
Energylevels
(low,medium,high)
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mornings?
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porti on si ze and,
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dinnertirne.Still
not hungry?
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schedulingin some
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. ierghtthan b reakfast-s kippers,they are alsolesslikelyto experience
:ravingslaterin the day.Research showsthat when people skiptheir
n ro r n i n gm u n c h,th e y a ctu a l l ytri ckth e ir br aininto thinkingthey want
nigher-kilojouie foods * foods that can increasethe riskof weight
gain. "When people skip meals,especiallybreakfast,changesin brain
activityin responseto food may hinderweight lossand even promote
rveightgain," saysresearcher and endocrinologist TonyGoldstone.
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skimmilk,7+cup
yoghurtandsliced plusa regularskinnylatte low-fatyoghurtand
bananaor freshberries andan orange 509blueberries
O WholemealEnglish 6) 2 slicesraisintoast
muffintopped with (not cafe-style)with
cheeseandtomato, 2 tablespoons reduced-fat
grilled,plusa whitetea tablespreadanda regular
and a pieceof fruit : skinnycappuccino
O 2 poachedeggswith O Berrysmoothie I
'l slice97%fat-freebacon O Toastedham,reduced-fat (madefrom1 cup
cheeseandtomatosandwich
on 1 slicesourdoughwith skimmilk,1/z cup
on wholegrain breadwith
2 teaspoons reduced-fat low-fatvanrllayoghurt . -
a glassof applejuice
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recommendedintakeof importantnutrients.On top of this,eating lunch
helpsto preventbinge eating laterin the day,makingweight lossand
weight managementeasier.For a healthylunch,haveone option from
each of the categoriesbelow and add a glassor two of water.
Benefits of protein
A sourceof protein is a must for lunch.lt increasesfeelingsof satiety and
keepsyou feeling fullfor longer.Researchshowsthat overweight people
who eat a higher protein diet maintainmore musclemassand lose more
fat than overweight people following a higher carbohydratediet.
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the portion of food on your plateand your partner'splate,it'sa good ideato
reduceyour serve.To help you stickto appropriateportionsizes,we've listed
standardservesfor vegetables,proteinand carbohydratesbelow.lf you are
male or very active,you may need to slightlyincreasethe portion sizes.
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4 sweetpotatoes,trimmed
4 teaspoonsricebranoil
or other oil
3 cupsSwissbrown
mushrooms, halved
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c oc onutoi) Bo kho (beef and vegetable stew)
Mixao don (crisp,deep fried Salad dishes
noodles) Banh chung (sticky rice and
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Cabbage Low-joulesauces
Carrot M ustard
Cauliflower Pepper
Beverages Spices
Celery
Cucumber Lemonju ice Tomatosalsa
Eggplant L i mej u i ce Vegemite
G ar l i c Mi n e ra l water Whitevinegar
Leek Tea
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keeplngyour backstraight.
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