Looking to Lose Weight? Ten Practical Solutions That Will Help Shed the Pounds.
Losing a few pounds doesn't have to be a chore or expensive, either. As long as you can read the labels on the foods you purchase, you can be mindful of your intake of things such as fat, carbohydrates, sugars, etc. If you're disciplined enough, it doesn't have to cost you any more than you would normally spend at the grocery store. Here are ten practical things to keep in mind if shedding a few pounds is a priority:
1. Avoid processed foods like the plague. Fast food is a killer -- literally. So are things like cakes, ice creams, sodas, and candies. These foods often contain hidden fat and sugar.
2. Get off the sofa. The more idle you are, the more apt you are to convert those empty calories to fat. Even if your health prohibits anything too strenuous, a leisurely walk around the block will help. I'd ask my doctor first, though; especially if you have any concerns.
3. Know your fat-to-carb ratio. It's not necessarily just fats or just carbs that lead to weight gain. It's a combination of both. Obviously, if the intake of both is high, you'll gain weight. Figure out what's best for you. I'm not saying to eliminate both completely, as that's not good either, but begin to slowly scale back on one or the other until you start to see the results you want.
4. Cut out the fat. Read the labels. If you're a meat-eater, choose low-fat varieties of fish, skinless chicken, reduced-fat ground turkey, etc. When I cook chicken, I use my kitchen shears and cut off all visible fat. A pain in the neck? Yes. But my health is worth the effort.
5. Scale back on the sweets. As I said earlier, a piece of cake or pie every so often certainly won't do major damage. But if you have a sweet tooth, you have to discipline yourself to limit how much sugar you're ingesting.
6. Watch your alcohol consumption. This relates to the previous paragraph. Lots of sugar.
7. Eat less, but more. Huh? Eat 3 or 4 meals a day, but less at each meal so you feel satisfied. Make sure each meal contains the same amount of fat and carbs. This will also assure you maintain your blood sugar level.
8. Occupy your time. Get yourself a hobby. If you have something that will divert your attention, you'll have less time to think about food.
9. Eat healthier foods. That might seem overly obvious, but fruits and vegetables will provide fat-burning properties that you just won't find in processed foods.
10. Reduce your portion sizes. You'll find that a lower-fat diet will leave you feeling less satisfied. This is because you're not taking in the foods that filled you up before. You may find the need to snack more. If that's the case, just pick things that are satisfying but healthy. A Twinkie is not a good substitute for celery.
Just remember not to make any drastic changes at first. Ease into things slowly and see what works best for you. Soon you'll discover that low fat does not have to equate to low taste. - 17269
1. Avoid processed foods like the plague. Fast food is a killer -- literally. So are things like cakes, ice creams, sodas, and candies. These foods often contain hidden fat and sugar.
2. Get off the sofa. The more idle you are, the more apt you are to convert those empty calories to fat. Even if your health prohibits anything too strenuous, a leisurely walk around the block will help. I'd ask my doctor first, though; especially if you have any concerns.
3. Know your fat-to-carb ratio. It's not necessarily just fats or just carbs that lead to weight gain. It's a combination of both. Obviously, if the intake of both is high, you'll gain weight. Figure out what's best for you. I'm not saying to eliminate both completely, as that's not good either, but begin to slowly scale back on one or the other until you start to see the results you want.
4. Cut out the fat. Read the labels. If you're a meat-eater, choose low-fat varieties of fish, skinless chicken, reduced-fat ground turkey, etc. When I cook chicken, I use my kitchen shears and cut off all visible fat. A pain in the neck? Yes. But my health is worth the effort.
5. Scale back on the sweets. As I said earlier, a piece of cake or pie every so often certainly won't do major damage. But if you have a sweet tooth, you have to discipline yourself to limit how much sugar you're ingesting.
6. Watch your alcohol consumption. This relates to the previous paragraph. Lots of sugar.
7. Eat less, but more. Huh? Eat 3 or 4 meals a day, but less at each meal so you feel satisfied. Make sure each meal contains the same amount of fat and carbs. This will also assure you maintain your blood sugar level.
8. Occupy your time. Get yourself a hobby. If you have something that will divert your attention, you'll have less time to think about food.
9. Eat healthier foods. That might seem overly obvious, but fruits and vegetables will provide fat-burning properties that you just won't find in processed foods.
10. Reduce your portion sizes. You'll find that a lower-fat diet will leave you feeling less satisfied. This is because you're not taking in the foods that filled you up before. You may find the need to snack more. If that's the case, just pick things that are satisfying but healthy. A Twinkie is not a good substitute for celery.
Just remember not to make any drastic changes at first. Ease into things slowly and see what works best for you. Soon you'll discover that low fat does not have to equate to low taste. - 17269
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