If you have been brave enough to take the first step to changing your nutritional habits and possibly your life.. then the next step is "Lean in 13". What the heck is this??? Right? Well, most of us are carb addicted emotional eaters that lack the control we need to get lean, stay lean and live a vital active life.
As I have eluded to in my previous blogs it is not that you can not have carbohydrates, it is more about how much in a given day, week or month.. (i.e. "Lifestyle"). See the "Fueling for Performance vs. Weight Loss" post earlier this year.
The "Lean in 13" plan involves a plan that is easy to follow and very manageable. I have seen a number of my clients who have struggled in the past do very well following this plan when they stick to the plan. Lean in 13 involves eating real food 80% of the time with a couple of supplement suggestions. The "Fuel" days allow for you to eat carbs a little more generously. However, the "Burn" days are days that carbs are limited. See more at these links Burn\Refuel . Once you understand the Burn vs Refuel then it is time to just follow the calender and food suggestions given at this link Burn\Refuel Calender .
As compared to the "24 Day Challenge" (again see previous posts if unfamiliar with this program) there is only a couple of supplements suggested. I would suggest using the MNS C Pack see link at C Pack . This will help support basic nutrient needs and cut down on cravings. The other suggestions would be to use the meal replacement shakes Shakes when you do not have time to cook or make meals. The snack bars are also a good choice to add protein in the pm low cal snack at 140 calories. Most of us spend more on lunch and a latte each day then these suggestions will cost you per month. With a small change on prioritizing your spending will allow you to keep your budget in check and be successful in improving your health and lifestyle.
