Want to lose weight fast? It's easy to
say goodbye to 10 pounds of unwanted fat with these easy diet tips.
Just pay attention to what you eat and be sure to have good tasting,
fresh and healthy food including snacks, fill up on vegetables and
keep your taste buds happy with fruit.
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 a note of everything that you
eat and drink. You do not need to estimate calories. Just write down
what it was that you had and the approximate quantity. You will find
that being more aware of what you are eating helps you to plan
healthy meals and snacks.
2. Halve your intake of all pure or
added fats. This means using half as much butter or spread on your
bread, toast, muffins and potatoes; half the usual amount of
mayonnaise or sauce on your salad; and half the oil in the fry pan
every time.
3. Limit treats containing sugar to
three times per week. This includes chocolate, ice cream, desserts,
cake, pastries, cookies, etc.
4. Include a lower fat source of
protein at most meals: chicken, fish, beans, cottage cheese, or low
fat yogurt. Have eggs, nuts and red meat occasionally but not every
day.
5. Plan at least one lunch and dinner
every week without meat or cheese. Build those meals around whole
grains, vegetables and beans to increase fiber and reduce fat.
6. Reduce the fat content in your milk
products. If you are currently drinking whole milk, reduce to 2% fat.
From 2% reduce to 1%. Choose lower fat cheese and yogurt. When you
buy yogurt, also check that it does not contain 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 water instead of sodas,
juices, milky drinks or alcohol. Avoid diet soda - the sweet taste
only encourages you to crave sugar. Hot water with a slice of lemon
can be very refreshing in the morning.
9. Include at least two servings of
vegetables at lunch and dinner. If you are getting hungry, have more.
10. Eat slowly. The body is slow to
register when you are full and it is easy to eat too much if you are
racing through your meals.
11. Grated carrot makes a great snack.
You will find that a grated carrot is much more filling than a whole
carrot. Strange but true.
12. Use whole grains wherever possible.
The fiber will give you a fuller feeling and also help your
digestion.
13. Choose food that you can chew.
Again this will increase your fiber intake, and the act of chewing
will make you feel more satisfied too. This means eating fruit
instead of drinking juice. If you have soup, make sure it is chunky.
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. Always switch off the TV when you
eat. That includes snacks as well as meals. Studies have proved that
we eat larger portions in front of the TV, probably because we are
much less aware of what we are eating. When you eat, only eat if you
want to lose weight fast.
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