WINS THE RACE!
SLOW & STEADY
Stick to your goals for
lasting weight-loss results
L
ong-term fat loss may
not happen overnight,
but with persistence
and a little hard work, it
will happen. That’s the
message from Melissa
McCarthy, who’s shed an amazing
34kg over the past three years.
The Bridesmaids star jokes that
the secret to her success is leading
a ‘super boring life [where you] go
to bed at 7.30pm’; however, Me l ’s
approach has been a little more
involved than that! Along with
reducing her carb intake, the
47-year-old mum-of-two has made
a point of eating more protein.
To accompany a protein-rich
diet, celeb trainer and nutritionistCharlene Ciardiello advises
easing into an exercise regimen.
‘Hit the pavement or treadmill
for 20 to 30 minutes, alternating
between walking or jogging for a
minute, then running or sprinting
for a minute,’ she explains.
Another star who knows
a thing or two about slow-release
weight loss is Jennifer Hudson.
The 36-year-old mum-of-one
dropped 36kg after her Oscar-
winning turn in Dream Girls- and she’s never looked back.
‘Before I had my weight loss
there were certain things I would
avoid eating... now I eat whatever
I want, I just know how to eat it
in moderation,’ the singer reveals.
BREAKFAST
Omelette of 2 egg whites, 1 tbsp
olive oil, 1 yellow and 1 green
capsicum, 1 tomato, 2 tbsp
parmesan and (350 calories).Omelette of 2 egg whites with
1 ham slice, 2 cheese slices and
1 tomato (208 calories).A low-carb, high-protein
breakfast will help you lose
weight while providing energy.LUNCH
70g tinned tuna, 1 hard-boiled
egg, 2 cups lettuce, 1 pickle,
5 olives, 1 tomato and 1 medium
boiled potato (320 calories).70g cod fillet with 1 tomato,
3⁄4 cup barley, 1⁄2 red onion
and 5 olives (400 calories).The omega-3s in fatty fish will
fire up your metabolism, while
vegies will make you feel fuller.DINNER
Grilled chicken breast with
lemon pepper seasoning,
1 cup boiled carrot and 1 cup
of boiled broccoli (398 calories).1⁄2 chicken breast, 1⁄2 cup rice,
1 cheese slice, 1 pear, 10 grapes
and 10 almonds (500 calories).Protein doesn’t just help you
stay satiated, it also promotes
muscle maintenance.SNACK
AM: 1⁄2 cup yoghurt with
1⁄2 cup berries (120 calories).
PM: 1⁄2 cup chickpeas with
12 almonds (190 calories).Get your vegie fix with 1 cup
of carrot sticks and 4 tbsp of
hummus (150 calories).Fruits and vegies contain fibre
and water, which help you stay
full, energised and hydrated.Eat
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THE SLIM DOWN COMFORTABLY PLAN
‘I stopped
over-analysing,
over-thinking,
over-doing anything,’
Melissa reveals of
her lifestyle change‘It’s all about
portions for
the most part,’
Jennifer spills.
‘I don’t work
out a lot, but
I do like to
be active’Health