Do you find it difficult to stick to a diet? Do you still eat foods you shouldn’t even be eating just because you’re dieting and you don’t want to see any of your favorite foods go to waste? You are not alone. The issue that creates a vicious cycle for many people trying to lose weight is theirAP TEASsto eat.
You may be one who tells yourself that you can have just a little bit of this or that food. You may be one who thinks that because you have had some to your diet you can indulge yourself on it now and again. Is this really serving your interests though? Who are you harming?
People who pine for a fast fix always have an excuse and it is not your fault. You are being human and most of the time you are depriving yourself of foods you enjoy.
Here is an easy dieting fact for you: you should include foods that build muscle in your diet. The funny thing is you even already have muscle. You just don’t realize it. Building muscle along with a diet can give you the confidence and a healthy healthy body to enjoy life on your terms while at the same time help you lose the weight you refer to as extra fat.
Change your portion sizes. This is an easy thing to do beginning today if you are eating at restaurants. Take less than you normally would. Notice I didn’t tell you to go home and eat what is left on your plate by the time you leave the restaurant.
This tip alone will cut 60 calories out of your diet. Just think of how that can be beginning today. Don’t stop eating them. They are good for you and you should eat as much as you can but remember to exercise portion control.
Pamper yourself with a non-fattening, non-cholesterol, fat-less, low-fat, 27 hour fast. Make sure you drink plenty of water during this period.
Then when you are moderately hungry again, eat a diet and workout snack or meal that balances protein, carbohydrates, and healthy fats.
You can have one cheat meal with no binges. Enjoy that one extra cookie at a time. It will help control the quantity for that one meal or that one dessert. Don’t just continue with the cheat meal or the extra calories for that one meal. Experience that one sweet snack or that one extra dessert and then get right back with your healthy eating plan.
You should eat five to eight balanced small meals and snacks a day. This will help you avoid hunger. Your blood sugar will stay balanced for long periods and your body will respond by burning more energy.
Another tip to help you is to avoid the vegetables that are high in carbohydrates. This is done by peeling them, cooking them in less oil and then mixing them with other ingredients. Use them sparingly in recipes.
5. Listen To Your Hunger.
You should not skip meals -especially breakfast. When you do you will be hungry later and are more likely to pig out. You are also more likely to binge if you skip dinner. Eat when you are hungry and stay away from the prepared and easy to grab foods like chips, cookies, and desserts. Plan ahead for snacks and the meals you can cook throughout your busy day.
Eat healthy snacks that are easy to grab like a low fat cheese stick, an apple with peanut butter, mustard, a piece of fruit, dried or fresh cranberries, a low fat cracker.
These small food choices will help you get away from the vending machines, fast food menus and convenience stores. It will help you control your weight and your health.
