Eager to lose weight, but don't know where to start? Well here are fifteen of the best dieting tips, that you can add into your diet right now, for almost no effort, and see immediate results. So follow these rules, and make an effort to eat a balanced healthy diet, and you'll be losing weight in no time.
No need to make sacrifices! Just follow these simple guidelines to lose your first 10 pounds, last 10 pounds or give your weight loss program a boost when it seems to have stuttered to a halt. This is a balanced and flexible plan that you can use for as long as you want.
1. Keep track of everything that you eat and drink. You don't need to track exact calories, but just note down approximately what and how much you eat. You'll find that being more aware of what you are eating, when, helps you plan your shopping trips better.
2. Reduce your intake of pure fats. This means, cut down on things like butter, oil, or mayonnaise. Try using half as much as you usually do, and see it if it really affects it. Remember, every little helps!
3. Reduce the sugary treats you eat. Try and cut down your snacks on high sugar food like chocolate, to at most a few times per week. The rest of the time, substitute a piece of fruit for that bowl of ice cream or candy bar.
4. Keep your protein low in fat. Instead of eating a big juicy burger, try a chicken breast fillet or low fat steak instead. It tastes better, and is better for you!
5. Include two fibrous meals a week. Every week, plan at east one lunch and dinner that don't contain any meats or cheese - just healthy whole grains and vegetables.
6. Drink lower fat milk. Cut down the fat percentage in your milk by one level -for instance, if you're current drinking whole milk, go to 2%. If you're drinking 2%, go to 1%. Choose lower fat cheeses, and yogurt with no added sugar.
7. Have at least two servings of fruit every day. This can be for dessert or snacks. Choose fruit that is in season.
8. Drink sugar-free drinks. Instead of downing sugar packed sodas or high fat milk, switch to water or tea instead. Hot water with some lemon in the morning can be very refreshing.
9. Eat lost of vegetables. Have at let two servings with every meal, and if you still feel hungry, add some more vegetables to your plate instead of piling on extra servings of the main course.
10. Don't rush your food. The body takes some time to react to having eaten and reduce hunger, so to take the edge of that after-dinner craving, slow down your eating and enjoy your meal.
11. Grated vegetables make great snacks. You'll find that grating your food makes it seem somehow a lot more filling than ungrated food is.
12. Eat whole grains. The high fiber content will keep you feel full for longer, as well as supporting your digestion.
13. Eat chewy foods. Foods that can be chewed tend to be higher in fiber, and the act of chewing will actually make you feel more full. So eat fruit instead of fruit juice, and try and avoid soup as just not helpful unless it's full of chunks.
14. Plan your meals and snacks ahead of time. Plan your shopping too - make a list of what you need and stick to it. If you just grab something when you are feeling hungry, you will probably choose high calorie food.
15. Don't eat while you watch TV. When you're watching TV, you are less aware of how full you are, and therefore a lot more likely to overeat then if you are paying attention to the food. You might be surprised at just how much food you really need.
No need to make sacrifices! Just follow these simple guidelines to lose your first 10 pounds, last 10 pounds or give your weight loss program a boost when it seems to have stuttered to a halt. This is a balanced and flexible plan that you can use for as long as you want.
1. Keep track of everything that you eat and drink. You don't need to track exact calories, but just note down approximately what and how much you eat. You'll find that being more aware of what you are eating, when, helps you plan your shopping trips better.
2. Reduce your intake of pure fats. This means, cut down on things like butter, oil, or mayonnaise. Try using half as much as you usually do, and see it if it really affects it. Remember, every little helps!
3. Reduce the sugary treats you eat. Try and cut down your snacks on high sugar food like chocolate, to at most a few times per week. The rest of the time, substitute a piece of fruit for that bowl of ice cream or candy bar.
4. Keep your protein low in fat. Instead of eating a big juicy burger, try a chicken breast fillet or low fat steak instead. It tastes better, and is better for you!
5. Include two fibrous meals a week. Every week, plan at east one lunch and dinner that don't contain any meats or cheese - just healthy whole grains and vegetables.
6. Drink lower fat milk. Cut down the fat percentage in your milk by one level -for instance, if you're current drinking whole milk, go to 2%. If you're drinking 2%, go to 1%. Choose lower fat cheeses, and yogurt with no added sugar.
7. Have at least two servings of fruit every day. This can be for dessert or snacks. Choose fruit that is in season.
8. Drink sugar-free drinks. Instead of downing sugar packed sodas or high fat milk, switch to water or tea instead. Hot water with some lemon in the morning can be very refreshing.
9. Eat lost of vegetables. Have at let two servings with every meal, and if you still feel hungry, add some more vegetables to your plate instead of piling on extra servings of the main course.
10. Don't rush your food. The body takes some time to react to having eaten and reduce hunger, so to take the edge of that after-dinner craving, slow down your eating and enjoy your meal.
11. Grated vegetables make great snacks. You'll find that grating your food makes it seem somehow a lot more filling than ungrated food is.
12. Eat whole grains. The high fiber content will keep you feel full for longer, as well as supporting your digestion.
13. Eat chewy foods. Foods that can be chewed tend to be higher in fiber, and the act of chewing will actually make you feel more full. So eat fruit instead of fruit juice, and try and avoid soup as just not helpful unless it's full of chunks.
14. Plan your meals and snacks ahead of time. Plan your shopping too - make a list of what you need and stick to it. If you just grab something when you are feeling hungry, you will probably choose high calorie food.
15. Don't eat while you watch TV. When you're watching TV, you are less aware of how full you are, and therefore a lot more likely to overeat then if you are paying attention to the food. You might be surprised at just how much food you really need.
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