Bowflex BXE216 Assembly & Owners Manual page 53

Introduction and Overview
• Lose weight and get lean
• Improve your health and wellness
• Increase your energy and vitality
in your chest, become short of breath, or feel faint. Contact your doctor before you use the machine again. Use the values calcu-
mation and should be used for reference only.
• Quality
• Balance
success.
• Consistency – Getting about the same number of calories each day is important for your metabolism and your mindset. If you overdo it one
day, don't try to make up for it the next day by not eating or cutting your calories drastically. Get right back on track by following this guide!
Results & Expectations
energy levels.
5 Tips for Long-Term Success
1.
www.loseit.com
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body adapts to exercise and nutrition changes.
3.
the Portion Sizes Guide for other foods.
4. Plan ahead – Make a meal plan for the week or log your food a day in advance. Planning sets you up for success, especially for social events
and eating out.
Practice your desired long-term habits
How to Use this Guide
• Eat breakfast within 90 minutes of waking up and balance your meals and snacks throughout the day
– Don't go longer than 5-6 hours without eating
– If you're not used to eating breakfast, start out small with a piece of fruit and have something else 1-2 hours later. Your body adapts to
not eating breakfast, but as soon as you start eating early in the day and cutting back on dinner portions you'll notice your hunger will
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– Select 1 option from the appropriate meal plan (male or female) for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, paying close attention to portion sizes
– Select 1-2 snack options per day
– You have the option to substitute one snack for one treat under 150 calories
– Use the meal plan, sample options, and grocery list to create your own meals for more variety
Bowflex™ Body Weight Loss Guide
– no more and no less. Weighing weekly rather than daily or every other day is best. You'll track
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