Trim n' Slim

Trim ‘n Slim - Triple Action

By following the Trim ‘n Slim plan as directed, you are well on your way to a trimmer, slimmer, you. This meal plan has been developed by nutritionists to ensure you are eating the right amount of nutrients as per Canada’s Food Guide to Healthy Eating. The reduced calorie intake and easy-to-prepare meals will not only help you lose weight, but it will also help you learn to eat right.

The ingredients in Trim ‘n Slim’s Triple Action formula work synergistically to suppress the appetite, boost energy and support the body’s natural fat-burning capacity.

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Nutrition Basics

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As part of weight control and healthy eating, it is important to understand some basic facts. Carbohydrates, protein, fat and water are the basic building blocks of a healthy diet. Carbohydrates supply energy, protein helps build and repair body tissue and fat supplies energy and aids in the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins. Water is an essential nutrient that is involved in every bodily function. Your body needs a proper balance of these nutrients together with vitamins, minerals and other micronutrients for optimum health. Too much or too little of any one of these nutrients can upset this balance.

The typical North American lifestyle combines a lack of physical activity with a diet high in calories, saturated fats, refined sugars, and low in fibre, fruits, and vegetables. This contributes to the growing epidemic of overweight and obese individuals. When we take in more calories than we have burned, we gain weight. Excess calories are then stored as fat. Therefore, in order to lose weight, you must burn more calories than you take in from food. A calorie is simply a unit of energy. To lose one pound, you must eat 3,500 fewer calories than your body uses. This can be accomplished through eliminating approximately 500 calories per day, or the equivalent of 3-1/2 oz. potato chips, or 1 cup of chocolate fudge ice cream. One gram of protein or carbohydrate contains 4 calories, whereas a gram of fat contains 9 calories — more than twice the amount of calories. You can see how eating too many fat-laden foods can easily add excess calories and contribute to overweight.

The Trim ‘n Slim Weight Loss Plan has been carefully designed to provide healthy meals and snacks that are measured for optimum nutrient and caloric intake. Each meal day is based on the average person and provides between 1,200 to 1,400 calories. Less than 30% of the energy is derived from fat, as recommended by health experts. It is also recommended that you drink between six to eight 8-oz. glasses of water per day.

Active Living

After years of research, we now know that the most effective method for losing weight and keeping it off is one that includes regular exercise. Exercise helps strengthen and tone muscles as well as speed up your metabolism, making your body more efficient at burning calories. Start by adding regular daily walks. Walking is one of the best aerobic activities because it is easy, inexpensive, effective, and there is no special equipment required. Regular walking can burn calories, which can aid in weight loss.

Before you go for your walk, begin with some light stretches to warm up your muscles. Then, start walking at a slow pace to get your heart and muscles further warmed up. After a few minutes, pick up the pace with a brisk walk, swinging your arms vigorously while keeping a full stride. Remember to breathe properly — in through your nose and out through your mouth. This keeps the oxygen flowing properly through your body. Keep up this brisk pace unless you feel any shortness of breath. Finish your walk by cooling down, walking at a relaxed pace for several minutes and then stretching your muscles. Ideally, you should walk for 30 minutes, 3 times per week. You may have to build up to this amount — do not overdo it — it’s ok to start off with what your body can manage.

As your fitness level progresses, you should incorporate some weight-bearing exercises into your weekly plans. Weight bearing exercises, such as muscle strengthening, help build and maintain lean body mass, which gives you that lean, trim look. As you firm your muscles, your body becomes more efficient at burning calories. It also helps increase bone density, which is extremely important for women and osteoporosis. Increasing bone density makes them less brittle as you age.
Push-ups are a great way to build upper body strength. You can start with bent-knee push-ups (knees on floor) and build up to military-style (with toes on floor).

These are just a few exercise tips to get you started. You‘ll be surprised how great you‘ll look and feel when you combine healthful eating with regular exercise.

Keys To Weight Management

  1. Eat a diet that is rich in whole grains, fruits and vegetables with little saturated fat and few processed foods.
  2. Make sure you get plenty of fibre.
  3. Be sure to get sufficient water.
  4. Watch the size of portions on your plate.
  5. Maintain an active lifestyle through regular exercise.
Good Luck! You are well on your way to a trimmer, slimmer you.
Note: Before starting a reducing program or taking any new supplement, it is wise to check first with your doctor.

The following is the Trim ‘n Slim suggested 7-day meal plan (Download Download)

Day 1 BREAKFAST:
1/4 cup cream of wheat, 3/4 cup skim milk, 1 medium orange
LUNCH:
4 oz tuna, 1 tbsp. mayonnaise (light), 1 whole-wheat pita, 1 lettuce leaf, 1 medium apple
DINNER:
4 oz roast beef, 1/2 cup boiled carrots, 1 cup boiled broccoli, 1/2 cup brown cooked rice, 1 cup Boston lettuce, 2 tbsp. light Italian dressing
SNACK:
1/2 cup sliced pineapple, 1 cup cottage cheese (1% or 2%), 2 social tea biscuits
 
Day 2 BREAKFAST:
2 hard boiled eggs, 1 slice whole-wheat bread (toasted), 1 medium banana, 1 cup skim milk
LUNCH:
1 cup iceberg lettuce, 1/2 cup sliced cucumbers, 1/2 cup sliced tomatoes, 4 oz roasted or broiled chicken, sliced, 2 tbsp. light dressing (Caesar or French), 1/2 cup raspberries
DINNER:
4 oz turkey, roasted, 1/2 cup boiled Brussels sprouts, 1 medium potato boiled with the skin, 1 tbsp. margarine, light (optional for potato), 1/2 cup boiled carrots
SNACK:
2-1/2 cups plain popcorn
 
Day 3 BREAKFAST:
1 whole-wheat pita, 1/2 cup cottage cheese (1% or 2%), 1 cup fruit cocktail
LUNCH:
4 oz veal broiled, 1/2 cup cooked egg noodles, 1/2 cup boiled broccoli, 1/2 cup boiled cauliflower, 1 cup skim milk
DINNER:
4 oz roasted chicken (thigh), 1/2 cup sautéed onions, 1/2 cup boiled string beans (yellow or green), 1 med. boiled potato (without skin), 1 tsp. margarine, light (optional for potato)
SNACK:
1 medium peach, 2 pieces melba toast
 
Day 4 BREAKFAST:
3 oz Bran Flakes, 1 cup skim milk, 3/4 cup blueberries (as topping)
LUNCH:
1 cup lentil and ham soup (canned, ham optional), 1 cup romaine lettuce, 2 tbsp. light Russian dressing, 1/2 cup cottage cheese (1% or 2%)
DINNER:
4 oz broiled chicken breast (boneless, skinless), 1/2 cup boiled spinach, 1/2 whole corn (on the cob), 1 cup coleslaw
SNACK:
1 cup fruit gelatin, 1 large sliced kiwi, 1 cup strawberries
Day 5 BREAKFAST:
1 cup plain 1% yogurt, 1/2 cup fruit cocktail, 1 slice whole-wheat bread toasted, 2 tsp. margarine, light or tsp. jam (no sugar added)
LUNCH:
1 Italian bun (toasted), 4 oz chicken breast (broiled), 1 leaf lettuce, 1/3 tomato sliced, 1/3 onion sliced,1 tbsp. mustard, 1/2 stalk celery, sliced, 1/4 cup carrots, sliced
DINNER:
4 oz broiled salmon, slice lime for garnishing, 1 medium boiled potato without skin, 1/2 cup boiled Brussels sprouts, 2 cups spinach, 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms, 1/4 cup sliced red onion, 2 tbsp. light Russian dressing
SNACK:
1/2 cup frozen yogurt
 
Day 6 BREAKFAST:
French Toast: 2 slices whole-wheat bread, 1 egg, 2 tbsp. skim milk added to egg mixture, 1 tsp. cinnamon added to egg mixture (or added on top), 1 tbsp. margarine for cooking, 2 tbsp. maple syrup on the side
LUNCH:
2 slices whole-wheat bread (toasted is optional), 3 oz white tuna, 1 tsp. light mayonnaise, 1 leaf iceberg lettuce, 1/2 celery stalk sliced, 3 radishes, 2 slices pickles
DINNER:
4 oz sole, broiled or baked, 1/2 cup mashed potatoes, 1/2 cup green peas, 1/2 cup spaghetti squash, 1 slice or bun mixed grain bread
SNACK:
1/2 medium orange, 1/2 apple, 1/2 banana, 3 social tea biscuits
 
Day 7 BREAKFAST:
1/2 cup all bran, 1 cup skim milk, topped 2 tbsp. wheat germ, 1/2 pink or red grapefruit
LUNCH:
2 slices whole-wheat bread toasted, 4 oz turkey, roasted dark meat or white meat, 30 g Swiss cheese, 1 leaf lettuce, 1/3 medium sliced tomato, 1/3 cup carrots shredded, 1 tbsp. mustard
DINNER:
Vegetarian Pizza: 1 whole-wheat pita bread, 1/6 cup tomato sauce, 15 g mozzarella cheese, shredded, 15 g monterey cheese, shredded, 1/4 cup sliced onion, 1/4 cup red pepper (sliced), 1/3 cup green pepper (sliced), 1/3 cup mushrooms (sliced)
SNACK:
2 pieces melba, 1 pear

Beverages:

Consume 6-8 glasses of water per day. If you desire coffee or tea a minimum 1-2 per day with or without milk and preferably no sugar, however, if sugar is required 1 teaspoon is sufficient. Also vegetable juice can be replaced for a serving of vegetables. Calorie reduced beverages may also be consumed, 1-2 per day.

Note:

Vegetables can be boiled or steamed, where boiling is specified. As well, dark meat can be replaced with white meat. Also Meat dishes or Vegetables can have spices added; salt and pepper to taste, or other spices in the cooking process, unless following a sodium reduced diet.