Tips on Healthy Weight Loss Most of us know the drill when it comes to losing weight but still some choose to take shortcuts on their road to weight loss. Doing it the right way can ensure better and more long-term results. The best way to lose weight is a healthy balance of diet and exercise, though in these two, people can find themselves falling off the wagon very quickly. They key to losing weight is to take small and easy steps that is manageable enough for you to apply in your everyday life. Here are just some few tips to help you in your weight loss goals: Eat breakfast Most people make the mistake of skipping breakfast, but this is supposed to be the most important meal of the day as it gives you the energy and nourishment you need throughout the rest of the day. Missing out on the first meal of the day makes you eat more lately, which can be harder to metabolize as you exert less physical activity as the day wears on. So get your daily dose of a healthy breakfast. Drink water more often Sometimes, people may think that they’re hungry and end up eating when what they’re body is really telling them is to stock up on liquid. Your digestive system releases acids that are used to digest food, and this what causes you to feel hungry during the times, which the body recognizes as your usual mealtime. So keep sipping on water at regular intervals. Eat in portions Everything in moderation is the key to healthy living, and this includes food. Some people who go on a diet can take it to the extremes by depriving themselves totally of certain types of foods. However, this method can backfire and end up with the person binge-eating because of intensified cravings from food withdrawal. The best you can do is to not deprive yourself of anything you want to eat, but instead allow yourself to eat them but only at small portions enough to satisfy your cravings. Control portion size Order the smallest portion of everything. If you’re ordering a sub, get the 6-inch sandwich. Buy small popcorn, a small salad, a small burger. It’s a known fact that we tend to eat what’s in front of us, even though we’d feel just as full on less. Regular exercise It goes without saying that exercise helps you lose weight. However, a lot of people fall off the wagon and end up going off exercise completely. The key to keeping up with your exercise routine is to find one that you enjoy as well as one that interests you so that you will feel motivated to do it regularly even on the days that you feel lazy or exhausted. Avoid white foods Large amounts of simple carbohydrates from white flour and added sugar can wreak havoc on your blood sugar and lead to weight gain.. While avoiding sugar, white rice, and white flour, you should eat plenty of whole grain breads and brown rice. Switch to ordinary coffee Fancy coffee drinks from trendy coffee joints often pack several hundred calories, thanks to whole milk, whipped cream, sugar, and sugary syrups. A cup of regular coffee with skim milk has just a small fraction of those calories. And when brewed with good beans, it tastes just as great. Avoid any prepared food that lists sugar, fructose, or corn syrup among the first four ingredients on the label. You should be able to find a lower-sugar version of the same type of food. If you can’t, grab a piece of fruit instead! Eat fruit instead of drinking fruit juice Whole fruits will keep you satisfied much longer than juices, so you’ll eat less overall. Eat slowly and calmly Put your fork or spoon down between every bite. Sip water frequently. Your brain lags your stomach by about 20 minutes when it comes to satiety (fullness) signals. If you eat slowly enough, your brain will catch up to tell you that you are no longer in need of food. Choose healthy snacks Substitute a handful of almonds, low fat yogurt, and peanuts in place of a sugary snack. Shop Smart When you shop, choose nutritious foods based on these simple rules: Avoid partially hydrogenated. Avoid high fructose corn syrup. Choose a short ingredient list over long; there will be fewer flavor enhancers and empty calories. Look for more than two grams of fiber per 100 calories in all grain products (cereal, bread, crackers, and chips).
Posted on: Mon, 15 Jul 2013 07:16:18 +0000
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