You may well be one among the millions of people desperately trying to lose weight. You may be determined, but then suddenly something diverts your attention, tempts your will, and throws you off the balance. And before you even realize it, you are back there where you started from... I present to you some fast tips which might as well prove out to be helpful.
START STRONG: People who eat a healthy breakfast generally feel less hungry throughout the day.
CURB YOUR APPETITE: Drink a glass of water or just some tea just before a meal.
STOP COUNTING CALORIES: The best diet foods are complex carbohydrates. Low in fat, fast-burning and rich in vitamins and minerals. They are also high in bulk, which means you can feel full on fewer calories. Example: Whole grain cereals, rice, breads, pasta, fruits and vegetables.
DON'T EAT WHAT YOU HATE TO EAT: It makes dieting more and more difficult and eventually... you quit it.
SIT DOWN: Train yourself to sit and eat in one place, preferably at a table. It is very easy to overeat while grabbing food on the run or while standing in front of the refrigerator.
SLOW DOWN: Eat slowly to give your body the time to release the enzymes that would be telling the brain when you have eaten enough.
EXERCISE: It burns fat, builds up muscle and suppresses appetite. There can be no weight loss program without the incorporation of this lovely thing. An easy way is to go out for a walk, and increase the mileage by small and reasonable amounts each week.
DON'T GIVE UP: Falling off the diet once or twice does not mean that your weight loss program has been spoiled and further effort is hopeless. Learn from your mistakes and get back to the plan.
FEEL GOOD: Be positive about your weight loss program. Believe in it and most importantly, believe in yourself.
A LIGHT WEIGHT SNACK:
Between-meal hungers are quite obvious. Here are some suggestions for safely eating your way out:
>Air popped popcorn seasoned with herbs.
>Bagels
>Bread sticks
>Broth-based soups
>Cereal, low sugar, low fat
>Cocoa, low sugar, low fat
>English muffin
>Fresh fruit
>Fruit juice
>Frozen yogurt
>Gingersnaps
>Graham cracker
>Milkshake, low fat
>Pita chips with salsa
>Plain non-fat yogurt with fruit and cinnamon
>Pretzels
>Rye crisps or rice cakes thinly spread with peanut butter or low fat cheese
>Vegetables marinated in vinegar or dipped in low fat yogurt seasoned with herbs.
By: JaiKanoria