Now that I’ve posted about Bob Harper’s book, The Skinny Rules, I’ve been getting a lot of questions about what the rules actually are. Even though I’m about to give you the rules, you should still ready the book so you can get the background research and more details on each one (in addition to the recipes). So, here it goes:
The Skinny Rules
1. Drink a large glass of water before every meal- no excuses.
2. Don’t drink your calories
3. Eat protein at every meal- or stay hungry and grouchy
4. Slash your intake of refined flours and grains
5. Eat 30 to 50 grams of fiber a day
6. Eat apples and berries every single day
7. No carbs after lunch
8. Learn to read food labels so you know what you are eating
9. Stop guessing about portion size and get it right- for good
10. No more added sweeteners, including artificial ones
11. Get rid of white potatoes
12. Make one day a week meatless
13. Get rid of fast foods and fried foods
14. Eat a real breakfast
15. Make your own food and eat at least 10 meals a week at home
16. Banish high salt foods
17. Eat your vegetables- just do it!
18. Go to bed hungry
19. Sleep right
20. Plan one splurge meal a week
